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NC Health News - Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year - double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare. Insurers want higher premiums to cover the usual culprits - rising medical and labor costs and usage - but are tacking

By Adam Wagner NC Newsroom Former Gov. Roy Cooper is officially running for U.S. Senate. "I've had enough. I've thought on it and prayed about it, and I've decided: I want to serve as your next United States senator because even now I still believe our next days are ahead of us," Cooper said in a video released by the campaign. Cooper is running for the seat currently held by

By Jaymie Baxley NC Health News In the winter of 2021, social workers in rural Wilson County were overwhelmed by a surge in reports of adults with disabilities being abused. In a typical month, the county's Department of Social Services receives about 30 such complaints. But that February, the agency fielded 33 reports in just seven days. When Nichole Atkinson, manager of the department's Adult and Family Services program, began

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Recently, I attended a Moral Mondays event with the Poor People's Campaign in downtown Raleigh. I brought my five-year-old German Shepherd, who was very friendly and adorable, if I can say so myself. An older black man remarked, "Wow! A peaceful German Shepherd, they used to chase us and bite us." I was glad he was not intimidated by my dog, but I also

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Tropical Storm Chantal has led to flooding in Central North Carolina resulting in homes, schools and businesses being destroyed or severely damaged. In response to this catastrophic weather event, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's leading non-profit association dedicated to preventing insurance fraud and crime, is warning residents and business owners about potentially fraudulent contractors who prey on consumers in disaster areas. NICB agents are

[caption id="attachment_12919" align="alignnone" width="1140"] More than 1,000 people attended One Wake's assembly to advocate for affordable housing on July 12, 2025. Mary Kintz One Wake[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer More than 1,000 Wake County residents gathered at Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in southeast Raleigh on July 12th with one pressing question for their city leaders: Have you kept your promises on affordable housing? The event, organized by One

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - After pouring brown, gritty liquid from a huge silver tank into a flute-like container known as a refractometer, South African beer brewing master Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela gives an expert nod of approval and passes it around to her students, who yell their observations with glee. "When you are brewing you must constantly check your mixture," Nxusani-Mawela instructs them. "We are looking for a balance between the sugar and

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer This month's "Coffee with Leaders" series, presented by The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, featured a compelling discussion with Kevin Dick, President and CEO of the Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF). The event provided local business owners and entrepreneurs with invaluable insights into navigating the small business ecosystem and fostering equitable economic development. [caption id="attachment_12869" align="alignleft" width="326"] Kevin Dick, Courtesy photo[/caption] Kevin Dick, whose

NC Newsline - If you've ever shopped at a big-box store like Walmart or Home Depot, chances are you've noticed merchandise locked away behind glass cases or tightly bound by a security tag. A few years ago, retailers used these tools to deter occasional shoplifting. Now it's estimated that the average American family pays more than $500 annually in additional costs due to the impact of organized retail theft. Scott

[caption id="attachment_12841" align="alignnone" width="1536"] (Photo: Clayton Henkel)[/caption] NC Newsline - Despite bipartisan support for bills to expand the state's property tax relief programs for elderly and disabled North Carolinians, there's unlikely to be movement on the legislation this year. State lawmakers have gotten an earful from senior citizens and others on fixed incomes who worry that rising property taxes across the state will make it impossible for them to remain