Cone Health's plans are part of a growing trend of consolidation in health care. An economist explains what that could mean for patients and prescription prices.

After another year of increased foot traffic downtown and minimal violations, Mebane's social district is expanding its hours. It's now open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Lucy Rose is listening to people's stories of isolation as she travels the country on foot and by car. Those conversations, along with input from researchers, mental health professionals and others, will be recorded for a documentary set to release next year.

Hurricane Helene and the economic troubles it left behind influence what politicians say on the campaign trail.