NC lawmakers are considering “Solly’s Law” to raise the tobacco age to 21 as youth vaping rates rise and enforcement gaps persist statewide.

From Outer Banks to tobacco-belt communities, county officials say those most likely to lose coverage are the ones working hardest to get by.

Families say ABA has been life-changing. But a surge in Medicaid spending — and questions about who's collecting it — has drawn scrutiny.

About 10 percent of county social services positions dedicated to Medicaid are currently vacant, even as recertification work will double.

Want to catch up with your lawmakers are doing? It’s challenging, given that the modern streaming era has come slowly to our state legislature compared to neighboring states, such as Virginia, South ...

Atrium Health’s planned four hour closed‑door meeting is raising eyebrows because it’s a public hospital authority expected to operate transparently.

Duke researchers say the science on how plastic could be affecting our health is still emerging, but there already are ways to reduce risk.

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs aim to reduce criminal involvement and connect people to care.

North Carolina’s Medicaid package progresses, but immigration rules are raising concerns about families avoiding care and losing access.