Housing is a health priority in Watauga, AppHealthCare CEO says
AppHealthCare recently released its State of the County Health report for Watauga County.
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'Here's the money. Buy a house': A kind family receives kindness in return
Joy Diaz and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then, they received some life-changing help themselves.
Winston-Salem moves to demolish six blighted properties
Photos of the homes on the city's east side show caved-in roofs, windows covered with plywood, and burned siding.
Lexington to get federal money to revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing money for planning and technical assistance to revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods in Lexington.
Greensboro appears to sever ties with partner in overdue housing project
After months of delays, the city of Greensboro is distancing itself from Step Up on Second, the organization it tapped to convert the Regency Inn into housing for the chronically homeless.
You'll need more than $100,000 in income to afford a typical home, studies show
Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S.
North Carolina court rules landlord had no repair duty before explosion
A tenant severely burned by a natural gas explosion inside his North Carolina rental home can't successfully sue the landlord for negligence or other claims because there is no evidence the owner was made aware of needed house repairs and a possible gas leak inside, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
Greensboro report shows progress for city in housing and transportation
GSO2040 is Greensboro's long-term comprehensive plan that was first adopted in 2020. It focuses on issues like increasing economic competitiveness, prioritizing sustainability and making the city car-optional.
How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide
Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules to allow more housing
As Americans struggle to find affordable housing, cities are realizing their own rules have made it too hard and expensive to build the homes they need. Now, some cities are trying to change that.