White House denies NC’s FEMA reimbursement extension request
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The White House denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA to extend full reimbursement for Helene damages. The...
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Proposed NC bill would ban virtually all abortions — with one exception
House Bill 804 seeks to outlaw nearly all abortions at the moment of conception without exceptions for rape or incest....
5 years after the pandemic, NC woman facing $6,000 unemployment confusion
The state failed to issue $438 million in unemployment benefits in a "timely" manner at the start of the pandemic....
North Carolina bill would let pharmacists test, treat flu & strep throat
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new bill making its way through the North Carolina Senate is looking to expand the role...
Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community highlights transgender challenges
NC lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 516 this week that would limit rights of transgender individuals, including bathrooms in public spaces....
North Carolina Senate approves bill requiring medical transparency bill
RALEIGH, N.C. — A bill that would restrict the practice of surprise billing by hospitals passed the North Carolina Senate...
NC’s state health department loses $100 million in funding, more cuts expected
NCDHHS says this will impact immunization efforts, infectious disease monitoring, behavioral health and substance abuse services. RALEIGH, N.C. — The...
NC parents could soon have more access to their child’s heath treatment
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, held a press conference Wednesday to introduce House Bill 519, which she titled the “Parents'...
North Carolina lawmakers approve $500 million Hurricane Helene relief package
The most destructive storm in state history, Helene killed more than 100 North Carolinians and did an estimated $60 billion...
NC bill aims to close breast cancer screening coverage gaps
RALEIGH, N.C. — A bill in the state House would close health insurance coverage gaps for life-saving breast cancer screenings...