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Data breach at Chesapeake business
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
HVAC issue ignites fire at Marketplace Dr. business
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
UNC Health CEO Dr. Cristy Page Receives National Leadership Award
Page is recognized for expanding access to care, growing rural residency programs and advancing health system transformation across North Carolina.
132 at UNC-Chapel Hill inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society, has inducted 132 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members. The recent induction ceremony... View Article
2026 Health Care Congressional Voter Guide
At NC Health News, we care about you and your family’s health and we think our elected officials should too. We started in September to reach out to all of North Carolina’s Congressional candidates asking them to answer a series of questions about health care issues that you care about: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, […]
Duke-UNC children’s hospital receives $100 million award from The Duke Endowment
The project is a collaboration between Duke Health and UNC Health to develop North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital, known as NC Children's Hospital. The $100 million grant marks one more step toward the planned facility’s $1 billion private fundraising goal.
Trump, in North Carolina, says Republicans will defy midterm odds
By Jacob Bogage GREENVILLE, North Carolina, Oct 20 (Reuters) - With his approval rating at record lows, President Donald Trump attempted to defy political gravity in a pep rally in
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in North Carolina
Early voting got underway in North Carolina last week, a key state in Democrats' efforts to retake control of Congress.
Alexander County Veterans Service Officer Cherry Kilby published in NC Medical Journal
Alexander County Veterans Service Officer Cherry Kilby has been recognized for her contributions to rural veterans’ health with the publication of her article, “The Quiet Crisis: A Call for Community-Embedded Solutions for Rural Veterans,” in the Fall 2026 issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal (NCMJ). The article appears in the journal’s special issue, “North […]
Trump to rally in North Carolina, even as GOP pulls its money
Michael Whatley, the state’s Republican Senate candidate, owes his nomination to Trump; the president continues to invest time, if not cash, on his behalf.
“The Politics of Abuse”: Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Shares How State Court Impacts Those Seeking Justice
Through the statewide tour, Trout and local advocates continued conversations about the barriers survivors face and the role North Carolina's legislature and courts play in addressing them.
North Carolina flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 7
As flag football season continues in North Carolina, these teams sit atop this week’s Super 10 rankings.
Can U.S. Rep. Don Davis beat a gerrymander?
A year ago, Republican state lawmakers redrew North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District to make it more conservative. But as Election Day draws near, incumbent Congressman Don Davis appears to have an increasingly strong shot at keeping his seat.
Now open in South Asheville, Novant Health launches new mammography mobile unit
Novant Health has launched a mobile mammography unit, bringing breast cancer screenings directly to Western North Carolina communities.
Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina
President to stump for Michael Whatley, who is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Roy Cooper for the Senate, as elections are just two weeks away
North Carolina Could Play a Key Role in This Year’s Midterm Elections, Wake Forest Expert Says
A note to readers: Science, accountability and elections
Dear readers, As early voting begins, I wanted to share some news — and why it connects to the decisions we make at the ballot box. I’ve been selected for the inaugural cohort of the South Atlantic Climate Journalism Hub mentorship program, hosted by Covering Climate Now. I’m excited to join this group, learn from scientists and fellow journalists, and expand my science reporting. Science directly ties to governance. Local officials make decisions about where development goes, how infrastructure is maintained, what emergency preparations receive funding, and how communities rebuild after disasters. Understanding the evidence behind those decisions helps us evaluate whether our government is serving us well. Here in western North Carolina, those connections are all around us, in Lake Lure and beyond. Flood maps inform decisions about property and development. Engineering assessments help identify risks at dams and bridges. Rainfall forecasts guide emergency preparations. Geological information helps explain landslide hazards. Water testing gives communities information they need to assess conditions. Meteorologists’ knowledge and public perception of weather events shape public safety. Each involves scientific or technical knowledge. Each also raises questions about public responsibility: What did officials know? How did they use that information? What did they tell the public? What did taxpayers receive for their money? A study can identify a problem. Elected officials still have to decide what to do about it, how to pay for it, and how to explain their choices. Reporting should examine both the evidence and the response. That is where I want to strengthen my work. My reporting on Helene recovery, infrastructure, flooding, public safety, and public spending has repeatedly brought me to questions that require scientific expertise alongside public records. This mentorship may help me better understand the research, ask more precise questions, and explain the answers clearly. I also bring the perspective of someone living with these concerns. I live downstream of Lake Lure Dam, and landslides affected my property during Helene. Those experiences bring urgency to my questions. Careful reporting helps establish the answers. Readers deserve to know what the evidence shows, where uncertainty remains, and whether officials accurately describe the information guiding their decisions. You also deserve scrutiny of proposed solutions: what they cost, what they are expected to accomplish, and what risks remain. Access to that information matters. As a mostly deaf journalist who relies on written communication, I will continue pressing for written public warnings, records, and explanations that people can read and use in real time. As you consider the candidates seeking your vote, consider how they approach evidence, preparedness, and transparency. Do they support local journalism, even when it’s not parroting a press release? Do they explain weather events clearly in plain English and explain their decisions after them? Make supporting records available? Acknowledge uncertainty? Follow through when a report identifies a risk? Those are practical questions about governing. Thank you for supporting Cops & Congress and the work that makes these questions part of the public conversation. I’m grateful to David Dickson and the CC Now team for this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing what I learn back to you. Annie DanceEditor & Publisher, Cops & Congress — Learn more about this newsletter, ethics policy, how you can help shape this work, and support it. Follow on X and Facebook. Send constructive criticism, fan mail, and tips with public documents for future stories: CopsandCongress@gmail.com ICYMI: View the Cops & Congress archive — Annie Dance is the publisher of Cops & Congress, a newsletter that analyzes what happens when crime, courts, disaster, democracy, and small-town policies collide. Views expressed here are covered by the First Amendment. Dance has a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan University in Communication with a focus in Journalism and Government. She has been a journalist for over 20 years. Share Upgrade now or give a gift subscription
U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal Funding
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not pay any financial penalties but agreed to abide by the Trump administration’s views on diversity and other matters.
North Carolina's Carter Faith believes in country music
LOS ANGELES — Carter Faith has read the articles about Gen Z turning away from humanity's oldest vices, and she's here to say those articles don't speak for her. "Yeah,
Trained community volunteers to monitor seagrass for study
The research is geared toward finding the best ways to train community volunteers to collect data on underwater seagrasses in waters throughout the state in a program led by Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and the University of North Carolina Wilmington and funded by North Carolina Sea Grant.
Fact or fiction? Examining the claims behind North Carolina political ads
As Election Day approaches, political ads across North Carolina are making claims about candidates’ past. The Chronicle examines the claims and the context behind them.
Flashpoint | North Carolina lawmaker pushes for political spending reform
North Carolina Football vs. Duke: Betting Lines, Injury Report
Fresh off an upset at Pitt, the underdog North Carolina Tar Heels visit Durham to battle the Duke Blue Devils.
Jennifer Balkcom looks to continue her growth in public service
Balkcom is a mortgage loan officer and a two-term state representative in the North Carolina House.
North Carolina could play a key role in this year's midterm elections
Midterm election results in North Carolina could significantly influence the state and shape the national political landscape, says John Dinan, a Wake Forest University professor of political science. Dinan explains what North Carolinians will see on the ballot, the importance of key candidate contests and the potential ripple effects on the state and federal levels.…
Duke Health, CaroMont Health Partner To Develop Two New Hospitals In Charlotte, North Carolina
Duke Health and CaroMont Health are partnering to develop a 120-bed hospital and an 80-bed hospital in Charlotte, N.C.
NC Life Sciences News: Labcorp’s $722M Acquisition, IQVIA’s Veeva Partnership & More
North Carolina – Regional Life Sciences Roundup -October 16th, 2026 Each week, our Regional Roundup delivers the most important and timely life sciences…
Atrium invests $340M to add 168 behavioral health beds in North Carolina by 2028
North Carolina State Health Plan to pull most Atrium Health providers out of network
Starting January 2027, most Atrium Health providers will be considered out of network for thousands of teachers and state employees in North Carolina.
Duke Health, CaroMont Health seek to jointly build, operate 2 Charlotte-area hospitals
Duke Health and CaroMont Health are partnering to build a pair of new hospitals in North Carolina’s fast-growing Mecklenburg County, the nonprofits shared Wednesday. | The pair filed Certificate of Needs with the state to build two hospitals comprising 200 beds in fast-growing North Carolina's Mecklenburg County.
North Carolina lawmakers highlight health care, grocery costs at Asheville event
With early voting underway in North Carolina, two state representatives stopped in Asheville as part of a national bus tour.
Fighting Flooding Through Research
An ECU graduate student is applying community research to a real-world problem, serving her hometown of Grifton and eastern North Carolina.
Judge’s order explains decision in State Health Plan, Atrium dispute
A North Carolina Business Court judge offered a written explanation Wednesday for his decision not to issue a temporary restraining order or injunction in a dispute between the State Health Plan and Atrium.
NC State Health Plan moves most Atrium providers out of network
An ongoing dispute between the North Carolina State Health Plan (SHP) and Atrium Health intensified on Wednesday, with the SHP moving most Atrium providers from the non-preferred tier to the out-of-network tier for its 750,000 members, effective Jan. 1.
Pay for performance, not for politics
The North Carolina General Assembly approved substantial pay increases for public schoolteachers earlier this year. If a bipartisan commission has its way, teacher compensation will soar over the next few
Atrium Health shifted out of network for State Health Plan
(The Center Square) – Atrium Health on Jan. 1 will be moved to out-of-network tier for the State Health Plan in North Carolina, first-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Wednesday.
State Health Plan to take Atrium Health out of network, NC treasurer says
Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have been fighting for months over healthcare pricing.
Daldrop Opens for Business in Southern Oswego County
$10 Million Facility in the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11076 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB CEO Jens Daldrop addresses attendees at the 2025 groundbreaking for the project. Daldrop also chairs the advisory board of Germany-based Daldrop Group.[/caption] A new era of cleanroom technology is underway in Central New York. The Daldrop Group’s advanced manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters is physically built within the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. This industrial park is located in the town of Schroeppel. It marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history. Daldrop SBB is based in Neckartailfingen, Germany. It is a global supplier of cleanroom technology, primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. It designs and builds advanced cleanroom environments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries. It nvested $10 million in the new project. “We broke ground in 2025; we were under construction all winter. We just opened this spring, early spring,” said Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control. The company consolidated sites in Salina and DeWitt into the industrial park in Schroeppel, Morrow added. “The next move here is to maximize every square inch of this facility and then we are already looking at the expansion. So, it is more capital investment on equipment — definitely higher-end automation in additional equipment so we can produce more components and then to support the ever-growing base in North America,” Morrow continued. “We are the headquarters for service, maintenance and spare parts. So as Daldrop has more and more installations, they need more and more service, maintenance and spare parts. So that will come out of this facility as well — it already is.” “As a global leader in GMP (global manufacturing support) pharmaceutical cleanrooms for decades, I am very proud to bring manufacturing jobs to Upstate New York,” said Mike Sullivan, president of Daldrop US operations. Key to choosing Southern Oswego County [caption id=attachment_11077 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park when the company announced the start of construction.[/caption] Sullivan said that the selection of the Schroeppel industrial park was mainly due to the help of Operation Oswego County and two people in the organization. “Prior to being purchased by Daldrop International from the Stuttgart region of Germany, Vince Bongio was a founding partner in SBB Inc. as well as our head of engineering. We based out of Syracuse due to Vince’s skills in HVAC and the manufacturing capabilities found in Syracuse,” said Sullivan. Bongio moved to Syracuse from California in the 1970s to work in Carrier’s Industrial Division of Large-Scale Petrochemical Refrigeration. Next, he advanced to General Electric’s TV Tube Plant where he got into cleanrooms ,leading to his role of head of engineering for Clestra Cleanrooms where he met Sullivan, their New England distributor. “Vince Bongio is a phenomenal engineer. Formerly of Carrier, he grew up in California and went to Cal Poly,” Sullivan explained. “Carrier hired him right out of college and he moved to Syracuse. He is the reason we are in Syracuse today. He is retiring this year. We are very proud and his legacy is having brought Daldrop to Syracuse.” In 2000, Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio Inc (SBB) was formed with engineering and manufacturing, based in Syracuse, and sales and construction based in Massachusetts as it is today. “SBB Inc. started in Syracuse. I had a design–build contracting firm out of Massachusetts that was primarily doing all the new technologies coming out of MIT,” Sullivan said. “I started a manufacturing side. A big thing for cleanrooms is the HVAC. Most cleanroom suppliers are architecturally focused people. The strength in Syracuse is HVAC. So, SBB developed with me running sales and construction out of Massachusetts and manufacturing out of Syracuse.” “Daldrop wanted to have a relationship in the States and of those who approached us, they were the only ones who really understood HVAC. So, we were the right fit for them. We did a joint venture focused out of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018 leveraging their technologies,” Sullivan explained. “The commitment was if we brought their product to the States, we would do that if they built it here. “The pieces that had to be in place to make the investment, they wanted to acquire us, we were great with that. If you looked at business recommendations the general guidance was to build in a low labor area — something like North Carolina — but Syracuse had a strong background in HVAC and we chose Syracuse and Oswego County to be our headquarters in the States. So, it is built off of history, technology and the existing supply chain — bringing jobs back to the area.” During the initial discussions with Daldrop about coming to the U.S., SBB agreed to sell under the conditions Daldrop would manufacture in the U.S. There are many areas that offer incentives and economic packages, but the strength of HVAC expertise and skilled manufacturing was a big part of the discussions for site selection. Coming home [caption id=attachment_11078 align=alignright width=451] Construction moves forward in March at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park.[/caption] The second key person to building in Oswego County is Ben Morrow, Sullivan added. “Ben has been working with Daldrop SBB for more than 12 years and has advanced to COO of manufacturing and engineering. Ben grew up in Phoenix, so building a factory for the Germany company in Phoenix is a strong success for both his community and the appreciation of Ben’s skills as a team leader,” Sullivan said. “I went to high school in Phoenix. So, this is like full circle for me. It’s a small world,” Morrow said. “I hadn’t been back to Phoenix since graduation. This is one of the properties that John Trimble of C&S, he is the former president of C&S, he just retired, suggested. He and I were very good personal friends. John was from Mexico and I was from Phoenix. We knew each other from high school. And the architect of this building, Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture in Batavia — I went to high school with him. So, this was a project that’s full circle a coming home kind of thing. The three of us knew each other — kind of like it was meant to be. Very serendipitous.” Schroeppel was one option for Daldrop to consider; the original intent was just to get a warehouse to store some product, he added. The facility is Daldrop’s largest outside of their native country. Total payroll at the facility will be approximately $2.4 million once fully staffed. “Here is 32,000 square feet and we plan to expand and put in an additional 10,000 square feet,” Morrow said. “We have 17.5 acres. We can put at least three more facilities here, just on this property. The master plan submitted for the current building is the first of possible three buildings on the campus.” “If we can find the right people and advance the production according to the plan, we should be able to grow for the next decade. One of the first jobs we filled was our new HR manager, with a primary focus posting and filling new positions,” Sullivan said. Stop the exodus, start hiring [caption id=attachment_11080 align=alignright width=452] Principals at the local Daldrop SBB headquarters, from left: Ben Morrow, Mike Sullivan and Jens Daldrop.[/caption] “I have been coming to Syracuse for 30 years. One of the things I had a hard time watching was the exodus of factories. One of the toughest things is to watch it with my partners’ kids who had to move away for jobs. It is important for us to give opportunity where people’s kids don’t have to leave the area to get work,” Sullivan said. “My responsibility is to find people who have skill sets that want to work and then I have to build opportunity for that work to happen. “After years of watching companies and Vince’s three sons all move out of the areas to get jobs, it is important to us to provide opportunities for the Syracuse region and help grow our company. We have been hiring for our new factory and will continue for the next few years.” “We are hiring and will continue to hire. Currently we have about 19 on staff right now,” Morrow said. “We expect to grow that by about 10 to 15 in the next 12 to 18 months or so. We are at 19 currently — one in the wings. It’s been great being able to hire locally. All these folks that we’ve been hiring, they all live within a few miles from here.” “We hired someone this past week (end of August). She grew up in the area, raised a family and is working down in Florida. She just took a job with us so she can move back and be with her family. We will be moving her back and she should be starting in October. We are very happy to see this happen,” Sullivan said. “I feel strongly about having a spot for the kids to not have to move out of the area. It is better to have people moving into the area.” Currently, Daldrop SBB has openings for finance manager, COO of construction and delivery, as well as mechanical, electrical designers and Revit modelers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many other skills that are needed. Along with Daldrop’s reputation in life science cleanrooms, there is a strong history in semiconductor, electronics, glass, photonics, aerospace and other markets. This may be helpful with any new technologies building in the market such as the Micron expansion and the support network, Sullivan said. “We acquired this property and closed on it two months before any announcement from Micron. It is serendipitous that they’re right down the street from us,” Morrow added. “Everybody started thinking ‘you guys are supporting Micron.’ We were here first. That is not a goal of ours. We may or may not … they are talking to us; it is an opportunity.” The long run [caption id=attachment_11079 align=alignright width=450] Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control at Daldlrop, speaks during a recent ribbon-cutting event in Schroeppel.[/caption] “Long term, we will expand the Phoenix facility,” Sullivan said. “We built our facility with a campus approach. Sustainability is big. We designed our rooms to be more sustainable. Our building has no gas lines for heat. We put geothermal wells in the ground. We put heat pumps in for heating and cooling out of those wells and we put a large layer of solar panels up on the roof. We worked with National Grid for metering. Our building is a high efficiency model. We upgraded all the instillation and the glass filtering. So, it is a very green building. We will have a very minimal carbon footprint. It also adheres to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction standards.” “We are a bunch of HVAC engineers. We did a large scale geothermal and spent the money up front because we knew it made sense in the business sense in the environmental sense and sustainability,” Morrow said. “We have insulated metal panels on walls and roof; we are an envelope from the exterior.” Daldrop, as a global player, has a strong culture of sustainability that is found in all its products including the new facility. The building has been designed with (sixteen) 400-foot deep geothermal wells, high efficiency construction methods, approximately 70 kilowatt solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle chargers and 26% recycled content. “Daldrop thinks of long-term investing,” Sullivan said. “On the roof, photovoltaic panels supplement our power. Over half the energy that I use is coming from the sun. We have chargers up front for employee electric vehicles. This place is built to last. This slab that we are walking on, normal buildings are four inches, some go to six inches, we are nine inches all the way through — except where the heavy equipment is — that is 10 to 12 inches thick, solid concrete. It allows us to reconfigure for whatever type of equipment we want to bring in,” Morrow said. “We are authorized by Underwriters Laboratory to self-certify so we don’t need to have an inspector come out and recertify. We get audited often, but we certify our own electronics. The control system in this building is rather high-end. Our thermostat in every room is zoned, independent. We analyze the data; incorporate it with our solar panels.” “There is a lot of competition for people to work. It’s not just about how much salary they are going to make — it’s about the work environment, the ability for stability. We want to make sure our employees have the best environment to work in,” Morrow added. Similarities “One of the reasons I believe why Daldrop chose this area, Phoenix in particular, is because it is a village, a river-based village. Neckartailfingen in Germany where Daldrop is based is also a river-based village, manufacturing community. So, there is a lot of similarities — that smalltown feel,” Morrow said. “We have a lot of connections through multiple employees that lead back to Carrier, also. Everything came together, the timing everything.” “We are thankful for all the economic development support. Everyone has been helping make this happen. So, keep it up, it is working, that is all I got to say, Sullivan said. “If you look at historical industrial manufacturing, this region has skills that have been un-utilized. The northern industrial region has a lot of skills that if we can tap before they go away, we can leverage them. That is what we are trying to do. You’d be surprised at the supply chain left behind from Carrier — that supply chain is still there.” “Operation Oswego County has been fantastic,” Morrow added. “I can’t say enough good things about that group.” What Is Cleanroom Technology Cleanroom technology is a system of specialized engineering, filtration and operational controls used to maintain an extremely low concentration of airborne particles, microbes and chemical vapors. How It Works • Air Filtration: Uses HEPA or ULPA filters to remove 99.97% of tiny particles down to 0.3 microns. • Airflow Control: Directs air in a steady, unidirectional (laminar) or filtered turbulent pattern to push dust away from work areas. • Environmental Regulation: Maintains precise control over temperature, humidity and positive air pressure to block outside air leaks. • Specialized Attire: Requires personnel to wear full-body garments (“bunny suits”), gloves and masks to stop human shedding
Judge rejects NC State Health Plan's request to block Atrium affordability program
Atrium Health scored an early courtroom win on Tuesday when a judge rejected the state of North Carolina’s request for a temporary restraining order on an affordability program the health system pl | The state's treasurer has said the large health system's Affordability Protection Program, a response to being left out of a preferred provider program, would bankrupt the public health plan.
Perspective | Don't throw out what works: Leveraging cooperative learning as a scaffold for science and engineering practices
With new science standards in North Carolina, the solution might be to incorporate them into old strategies like collaborative learning.
UNC sets football season openers for 2027, 2028
The Tar Heels moved games against FCS opponents North Alabama and North Carolina A&T to late August.
Cooper, Whatley run 'cautious campaigns' in critical Senate race
The candidates in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race are running on very different messages but following similar campaign strategies.
Cooper, Whatley run 'cautious campaigns' in critical Senate race
The candidates in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race are running on very different messages but following similar campaign strategies.
Atrium Health plan gets judge’s approval
(The Center Square) – Monthly premiums may go up as much as $50 per month in 2028 for members of the North Carolina State Health Plan regardless of their healthcare
HRS: Walk to support mental health
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
Animosity in North Carolina, and MA shooting stars
In this edition of Health Care Inc., we examine the controversy around the health plan covering North Carolina's public workers and retirees, and more.
North Carolina flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 6
As flag football season continues in North Carolina, these teams sit atop this week’s Super 10 rankings.
Trump to fly 3,400 miles to Alaska in hopes of saving a Senate seat
With Republicans all but writing off their chances of winning Senate races in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
Top Races to Watch in 2026
We broke down the 10 North Carolina races that are expected to be competitive, consequential, or interesting—or all three.
Commentary: Access to rural healthcare is bigger than hospitals – and North Carolina is leading the way
Health begins long before someone steps foot in a doctor's office. Public health experts call these factors the social determinants of health. If you don't have a balanced diet or access to nutritious foods, your health suffers.
Scandal reshaped NC-11 race. Now, 3 candidates fight to represent WNC
After Chuck Edwards' censure, Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo offer sharply different visions for Western North Carolina.
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
THIS WEEK: “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Rolls On With Stops in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio
Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) Will Headline “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Events in...
North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?
In recent years, Muslim organizers in North Carolina have been working to build a political infrastructure to register voters, engage candidates and give the state's growing Muslim population a more organized voice in government.
NC's State Health Plan moves to block Atrium program it calls an 'unlawful pricing scheme'
North Carolina's State Health Plan announced Friday it had requested a temporary restraining order in Wake County Superior Court to halt Atrium Health’s new “affordability program.”
What Wake Forest Said After the NC State Win
Wake Forest got one of those wins Saturday that will get notated through the remaining weeks of the season as an important win. Coaches will tell you they are all important. Everyone else will acknowledge that there are some games that stand out on the schedule more than others. North Carolina State had beaten Wake …
College football: UNH drops overtime heartbreaker to North Carolina A&T
The University of New Hampshire football team lost to North Carolina A&T in overtime on Saturday, falling to 2-5 overall on the season.
Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina
We assess three campaign ads in the battleground states that have focused on the cost of living.
NC sues state’s biggest hospital chain, extends enrollment deadline for State Health Plan
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner is suing Atrium Health over new payment strategies he says could endanger the financial health of the State Health Plan, which insures 750,000 state workers and others.
Notre Dame Fans To Team: Just Win (Big), Baby
Welcome back to One Foot Down Reacts, where we ask the most connected Notre Dame football fans to weigh in on a weekly question of our choosing. This week, the biggest question after an 11-point win over a North Carolina team and a beleaguered Stanford on deck was: What does the team most need to […]
Sentara Health to host free drive-thru flu vaccinations
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
House Dems reach big in N.C. Are the seats winnable?
The campaign arm of House Democrats, known as the DCCC, has its eyes on some congressional districts in North Carolina that Republicans won by double digits two years ago.
Former NC State sports medicine director back in North Carolina to face sexual abuse charges
Gov. Stein and NCDHHS announces $17 million for rural mental health services
North Carolina will invest more than $17 million to expand rural mental health and substance use services in multiple ENC counties, including crisis-response te
North Carolina invests over $17 million in mental health service grants
State officials said they are investing over $17 million to expand mental health services in North Carolina.
Don Davis in tough re-election fight after redistricting
One of the most closely watched congressional races in the country is happening in eastern North Carolina.
Pittsburgh Opens as Only Four-Point Favorites vs. UNC
Oddsmakers predict a narrow clash as the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers host a struggling North Carolina Tar Heels squad.
Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company
A farm labor contractor exposed laborers on H-2A agricultural visas to heat-related health hazards, but the contractor is still bringing hundreds of migrant farm workers to North Carolina
Whit Fosburgh Misstates Menhaden Science on Qualified Captain Podcast and Overlooks American Fishing Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / The Qualified Captain is a North Carolina-based boating and maritime interview podcast hosted by Aaron Stasiak. On the podcast, Stasiak
Whit Fosburgh Misstates Menhaden Science on Qualified Captain Podcast and Overlooks American Fishing Families
The Qualified Captain is a North Carolina-based boating and maritime interview podcast hosted by Aaron Stasiak. On the podcast, Stasiak interviews ...
North Carolina flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 5
As flag football season continues in North Carolina, these teams sit atop the state in this week’s Super 10 rankings.
North Carolina Forecast to Struggle Against Pittsburgh This Week
The North Carolina Tar Heels are being given a low chance to take down Pittsburgh this week.
Hood: Pay for performance, not for politics
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly approved substantial pay increases for public schoolteachers earlier this year. If a bipartisan commission has its way, teacher compensation will soar over the next few years, as well. Fiscal conservatives should welcome these developments — so long as schools use higher pay as a means of attracting and retaining highly effective teachers, not of scoring political points or placating interest groups.
TowneBank to acquire NC bank for $154M
Suffolk's TowneBank plans to acquire Mooresville, North Carolina-based blueharbor bank for $154 million in cash and stock.
Red snapper season opens Friday; anglers can donate carcasses for science and prizes
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Recreational anglers will have three days to harvest red snapper this weekend, and North Carolina fisheries officials are asking them to c
Three Things UNC Fans Must Know About Pittsburgh
Facing a ranked opponent, the North Carolina Tar Heels must neutralize a high-scoring sophomore quarterback and survive a battle-tested defense.
National Health Survey Comes to Southeastern North Carolina
The CDC will collect data from residents in Scotland, Richmond, and Hoke counties as part of an annual health and nutrition survey.
Opinion: Pay for performance, not for politics
North Carolina should link teacher pay growth to hard-to-staff roles and performance, not seniority, credentials or political pressures, columnist John Hood arg...
Opinion: Pay for performance, not for politics
North Carolina should link teacher pay growth to hard-to-staff roles and performance, not seniority, credentials or political pressures, columnist John Hood arg...
Mystery Hill launches first after dark experience
BLOWING ROCK — Mystery Hill, home of North Carolina’s only Natural Gravitational Anomaly, will remain open after sunset this fall for Mystery Hill After Dark, a new evening event series
OPINION: Pay for performance, not for politics
The North Carolina General Assembly approved substantial pay increases for public schoolteachers earlier this year. If a bipartisan commission has its way, teacher compensation will soar over …
Should Bill Belichick Remain as North Carolina's Head Coach?
Should Bill Belichick stay with the North Carolina Tar Heels moving forward?
How Roy Cooper became Democrats’ best chance to flip a Senate seat
The former North Carolina governor is running in a state that for decades has more often preferred Republicans for federal office.
Some of NC’s weirdest and worst political ads probably aren’t on your TV
We’ve all seen the ads in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, but they aren’t the only memorable ads airing right now. | Opinion
Watch Notre Dame get on the board at North Carolina
Notre Dame used a long touchdown pass from CJ Carr to Jordan Faison to get its first score against North Carolina.
Three Last-Minute North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Predictions
The North Carolina Tar Heels face a juggernaut in Kenan Stadium.
Antitrust lawsuit against Mission, HCA hits roadblock
A North Carolina judge denied class certification in a lawsuit accusing the healthcare company of anticompetitive business practice.
College football on TV today: Saturday, Oct. 3
Have at it: No. 3 Notre Dame at North Carolina | 12 p.m. | ESPNNo. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State | 12 p.m. | ABCUCF at No. 20 Houston | 12 p.m. | ESPN2Boston College at No. 21 SMU | 12 p.m. | CWMichigan at Minnesota | 12 p.m. | FOXMiddle Tennessee at […]
Record 12th consecutive month of $500 million in sports bets
Advocates and counselors said more funding is needed to address sports gambling in North Carolina.
Record 12th consecutive month of $500 million in sports bets
Advocates and counselors said more funding is needed to address sports gambling in North Carolina.
Notre Dame Has One Weakness That North Carolina Can Exploit
The North Carolina Tar Heels have one area that they can exploit against Notre Dame this weekend.
‘Unbelievable’: CNN Political Director Gobsmacked as GOP Retreats From North Carolina, Pours Cash Into Kansas
Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas
The decision by the Senate Leadership Fund was disclosed Friday by four people with direct knowledge of the situation who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal strategy.
Mission Health antitrust lawsuit heads toward settlement
Agreement in principle could end yearslong legal fight over health care competition in Western North Carolina
Leading GOP Senate PAC pauses spending on NC candidate Michael Whatley
In a blow to Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, the leading PAC to maintain the Republican majority withdrew from his campaign, while other North Carolina Republicans find their races at risk.
AP report: Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas as battle for majority shifts
The moves offer a stark sign of how dramatically the Senate map has shifted just a month before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Top Senate GOP-aligned super PAC pauses N.C. spending, in sign of deepening woes
The Senate Leadership Fund’s pulling money from North Carolina is the latest signal the Republican Party is giving up hope of holding that Senate seat.
GOP super PAC pauses spending in North Carolina Senate race, shifting money to Kansas
The new moves from the Senate Leadership Fund reflect a difficult landscape for Republicans, with increasingly competitive races in red states.
Top Senate GOP group puts pause on spending in North Carolina
National Republicans are starting to make major moves to divert resources away from the North Carolina Senate race where GOP candidate Michael Whatley has long been trailing in polls.
Notre Dame vs North Carolina Game Predictions
The Fighting Irish risk their winning streak against a stingy Tar Heel defense. Our analysts break down whether Notre Dame’s elite unit can stifle North Carolina at home.