Health & Safety
Watauga County Tackles Childhood Trauma
A new community initiative is tackling childhood trauma in the Boone area.
Opioid Crisis Looms Over Job Market, Worrying Employers And Economists
Companies across the U.S. say it's getting harder to find applicants and keep workers once they've been hired. Economists from the Federal Reserve to Wall Street say opioid addiction may be a factor.
Will Congress Continue Health Care For 9 Million Children?
The popular Children's Health Insurance Program is up for renewal Sept. 30. Policy analysts say it's unclear whether a deeply divided Congress facing major deadlines will get the job done.
North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma
North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.
The Counselor Who Has Walked Many Miles In A Refugee's Shoes
His name is Ahmad Chahabi, he fled Syria for Berlin and now he's building a new life by helping other refugees.
When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires
Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.
Whatever Happened To ... The Father Who Wants To Undo The Child Marriage He Set Up?
He forced his 15-year-old daughter to marry a man in his 40s with little education and a reputation for drinking — and knew it was a mistake.
Houston Methadone Clinics Reopen After Harvey's Flooding
Hurricane Harvey disrupted treatment for people addicted to opioids. Many need to get connected to a specialty clinic that can provide medication-assisted treatment.
Chastened Lawmakers Aim For Small, Bipartisan Health Care Victories
Senate Republicans and Democrats are trying something new on health care. It's called cooperation.