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(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined the NC Rural Center's 2026 Rural Summit to highlight his commitment to investing in the infrastructure and resources North Carolina's rural communities need to thrive. Governor Stein also marked the third anniversary since North Carolina passed Medicaid expansion, which has provided more than 720,000 North Carolinians, including 250,000 rural North Carolinians, with affordable health care. "Our state is home to more than 3.5 million

NASHVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Brinkley has lived in rural North Carolina nearly all of his 65 years, and he likes it “out in the county,” past the street lights and bustle of the small towns that carpet the landscape. But the former truck driver can feel left out when elections roll around in this battleground state. “People don’t come out like they should and ask you how you feel about things,”

By Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer A fire that broke out the morning of March 1 has left significant damage to Helping Hand Mission, a longtime Raleigh nonprofit that has served families in need for decades. Firefighters responded to the organization's building on Rock Quarry Road, where large flames and heavy smoke were seen coming from the roof. Roughly 40 firefighters initially arrived on scene, with an additional 25 personnel called

By Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer Artist Derwin Knight's work took center stage last Thursday at the Durham Main County Library, where visitors gathered for a showcase with his distinctive paintings and storytelling. Born in Long Island, New York, Knight studied at the State University College of New York at Old Westbury before graduating from North Carolina Central University. He joined the military in 1986, and it was during his time

BPR News - New data from a national insurance-comparison platform, Insurify, shows that homeowner's insurance rates are rising across the nation - in many cases, due to climate risk. Insurify projects North Carolina's insurance premiums to rise only by about 5% in 2026, and have risen 14% overall since 2023, though rates actually fell a little in 2024. Compared to other high climate-risk states, the premiums are fairly flat -

DURHAM, N.C. - March 23, 2026 - M&F Bank, North Carolina's only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and minority-owned bank, awarded $10,000 to Sherrill's University through its Empowering Growth Small Business Grant. The Raleigh business provides vocational and entrepreneurial training focused on cosmetology, barbering, natural hair care, and instructor training. The award was made possible through the bank's ongoing partnership with Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial

THE HILL - The U.S., Israel and Argentina on Wednesday voted against a United Nations resolution led by Ghana to label the international slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" and call for reparations. The resolution received 123 votes from the U.N. General Assembly in favor and 52 countries abstained, including all 27 European Union members, the United Kingdom, Australia, Oman and Japan. It states that the "trafficking of

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - In his second annual State of the Schools address, Superintendent Dr. Robert P. Taylor delivered a message that was equal parts celebratory and sobering. Speaking to a room filled with educators, students, business leaders, families, and elected officials, Dr. Taylor painted a picture of a district leading North Carolina in academic growth and innovation, while simultaneously bracing for the "difficult choices" posed

WUNC - Duke University says it will commit more than $200 million to expand economic opportunity in the Triangle. The "HomeGrown" initiative will unfold over the next three years and include a combination of hiring, investing in affordable housing, and spending with local and regional businesses. More than half of the money, $120 million, will go to increasing partnerships with Triangle-based construction companies. Another $45 million is earmarked for contracting

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - The 73rd Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, themed "Legendary," welcomed a pretty girl takeover of downtown Raleigh with a focus on sisterhood and service to all mankind. The weekend featured dynamic trainings, impactful workshops, and signature events, each thoughtfully curated with the membership in mind. A major highlight of the event was a keynote by outgoing Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Nadine Vargas Stewart. Stewart shared