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NC NEWSLINE - North Carolina's community land trusts are working to raise the profile of their housing preservation model, which its members see as a vital tool in the struggle for affordable housing in a rapidly growing state. Community land trusts keep housing permanently affordable by maintaining ownership of the land and selling the homes or buildings sitting on it to individuals or groups. The model removes the land cost

NC Newsline-Retaliatory tariffs could have harsh economic consequences for North Carolina's agricultural sector, according to a new report from the John Locke Foundation. Over the past year, President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on foreign imports to the U.S. Major trade partners like the European Union, China and Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs in response, leading to trade wars and increased prices across the board. "How Tariffs Threaten North Carolina Agriculture:

North Carolina Health News - North Carolina health officials are beginning to sketch out plans for turning the first wave of funding from a new federal program into on-the-ground changes for rural communities that have long struggled with provider shortages, hospital closures and limited access to care. During a virtual town hall on Jan. 16, leaders from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services discussed the state's recently approved

WUNC-North Carolina is facing a looming deadline to find more funding to cover new federal work requirements for Medicaid. President Trump's megabill that became law last summer requires most Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or receive job training at least 20 hours a week. But it will be up to state and county agencies to keep track of the requirement when it starts next year. State health officials estimate that

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein held his latest briefing to provide updates and guidance as a winter storm approaches North Carolina. The Governor was joined by NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Jeff Smythe, NC Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson, NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray, NC State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddy Johnson, and Major General Todd Hunt of the North Carolina National Guard. "Starting Saturday, please stay off the

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Large portions of the country are forecast to experience extreme winter weather this weekend, which could cause damage to property in the form of frozen pipes bursting, downed trees or tree limbs, and potentially collapsed roofs or decks from heavy ice and snow. Taking steps to prevent property damage and being ready to file an insurance, if needed, can save homeowners time and headaches. "The insurance industry

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Last Friday morning, dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Wake County Public Health Center. The 154,000-square-foot facility, located at 200 Swinburne St., is set to officially open on February 23, just minutes from the original structure on Sunnybrook Road, which served the community for nearly 40 years. The new four-story building features a five-level parking deck and a public lot with eight

AP NEWS - As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems. The "Be The People" campaign aspires to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to overcome

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Dunn, NC - In a room where history and hope sat side-by-side, Dr. Benjamin Chavis didn't just give a speech; he delivered a roadmap for the modern movement. Standing before a crowd in Dunn, NC the man who once wore the "black on black" uniform of 1960s militancy spoke with the seasoned grace of a minister, a scientist, and a survivor of one of North

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Across the Triangle, communities came together throughout the weekend and into Monday to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking the federal holiday with events centered on service and culture. The weekend culminated Monday morning in Durham with the 45th annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, welcoming hundreds of visitors to the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. The longstanding tradition brought together faith leaders, community advocates