consolidation

Appalachian State University is planning to launch its own 911 dispatch center. The move comes as a surprise to Boone officials who spent years consolidating emergency services between the town and county. It's raising tensions and questions over the emergency response implications for local residents.

After over a year of negotiations, Randolph Health will not become part of Cone Health's larger integrated health care network. Currently the two provide…

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem is set to acquire High Point Regional Health. The deal announced Wednesday comes at a time when many…