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State budget eliminates NC’s Office of Health Equity
A North Carolina health disparities report cover page that includes three rows of photos of different populations in North Carolina, including older adults, pregnant women, couples, kids and others.

By Rachel Crumpler Key takeaways More than 30 years after North Ca...

Posted: July 31, 2026, 8:30 am
North Carolina’s drought hammers farmers, worsens food insecurity
Squash displaye on a Carrboro Farmers Market table with a neon green sign that says "Ugly Duckling $2.00/lb. 'Our beauty is within'." The drought this year has had a negative impact on farmers' produce,having an impact on their bottom line and making it more challenging for hunger relief organizations, many in food deserts.

By Diana Lopez  Key takeaways: As North Carolina weathers one of i...

Posted: July 30, 2026, 8:22 am
As political giving mounted, lawmakers backed mental health center
Wearing a teal shirt, Michael Estramone, founder of the Katie Blessing Center, stands at a podium. A screen behind him has his name on it.

By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger In 2020,...

Posted: July 29, 2026, 9:00 am

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