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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
Dogwood notifies attorney general’s office that HCA is in ‘potential noncompliance’ with Mission sale contract
Exterior view of Mission Hospital, a large multi-story medical center with red brick and glass architecture, at a street intersection under a partly cloudy sky.

By Ted Clifford Asheville Watchdog A report from the independent m...

Posted: July 28, 2026, 8:20 am

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