If we’re not open, none of the businesses are going to get their workers,” says Marcia Whitney, a western N.C. child care center president.

As Christmas nears, many children will be anticipating a visit from Santa. But despite drops in North Carolina’s unemployment rate and a slowly recovering economy, many of North Carolina’s children ...

Uptown Charlotte and neighborhoods, including the Historic West End are hot zones, a heat mapping study reveals.

The VA Caregiver Support Program provides resources such as monthly stipends, respite care, support groups and training.

First Day and post-holiday hikes are beneficial for mental health, family dynamics, social connections and overall health.

The respite house opening in Wake County signals North Carolina’s evolving approach to mental health, with the state increasing investment in peer-run programs.

North Carolina’s men seem to be doing better than the state’s women in getting exercise and improving their life expectancies over time. And while all of North Carolina’s counties saw increases in ...

Aerial view of Charlotte’s McCrorey Heights neighborhood. “Elevated levels of pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, as well as carbon ...

State auditor critiques late nursing home inspections. DHHS says audit unfair for including COVID era. Advocates skeptical of explanation.