The governor said North Carolina’s Medicaid program would begin cutting reimbursement rates to offset a $319 million shortfall.
Past Stories
Democrats Are Losing Members in N.C. But Are the Republicans Gaining?
Much has been made of the decline in registered Democrats. But who it’s benefiting is more complicated.
A Last Gift From Her Father
Writer Laura Carney lost her father in when she was just 25. In completing his unfinished “bucket list,” she reconnected with him—and herself.
Appeals Court Affirms Exoneration
The N.C. Court of Appeals has seemingly affirmed the exoneration of the men convicted of killing NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather.
Is Duke Energy Liable for Climate-Related Property Damage?
The town of Carrboro filed suit against Duke Energy last year, alleging the utility has promoted a decades-long climate deception campaign.
WRAL-TV Fights to Succeed in a New Media World
WRAL confronts a precarious future as locally owned television stations deal with declining viewership and advertising revenue.
Arduous and Unequal: The Fight to Get FEMA Housing Assistance After Helene
A ProPublica and Assembly analysis found households that got the most Helene aid had higher incomes.
Tell Us About Your Helene Rebuilding Experience
Are you still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene? We want to hear from you.
River Rescue on Edwards Avenue
A Swannanoa resident describes how he rescued neighbors via kayak after Hurricane Helene flooded their community.
Josh Stein on ‘24 Hours of Rainfall That Changed the Region Forever’
North Carolina’s governor reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and what lies ahead for the region.



