North Carolina Is Child Bride Destination; Bill Could End It
Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was "first in flight," North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for a
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COVID-19 Cases Remain Low in State Prisons
Though COVID-19 is surging across North Carolina, case counts are still low among those incarcerated in the state's prisons.
As Rural Areas Lose Population, Job Pool For Agriculture Shrinks
Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nation's farming and ranching regions and drawing calls from those industries for immi
Essay: The Power Of Love
It only takes one moment for your life to change forever. For Dan Martineau, that moment came when his child came out as transgender.
Governor Roy Cooper Urges School Boards To Fully Implement Health Protections
Governor Roy Cooper is urging school boards to require students and staff to wear masks ahead of the new academic year.
Greensboro Leaders See Successes In Program To Boost Minority Businesses
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce started the Scale to Excel initiative in 2020, a program aimed at spurring economic growth and improving inclusivity.
As COVID-19 Cases Among Kids Rise, Health Official Urges School Mask Mandates
Cases of COVID-19 among younger children are rising in North Carolina, according to data from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Census: Local Metro Areas Growing But NC Rural Counties Thinning
Guilford County's population has eclipsed the half-million mark, according to new figures released from the 2020 Census.