Rural Counties

Construction continues on the Wolfspeed factory in Siler City, N.C., on March 26. The new factory will soon produce advanced wafers for computer chips. (AP Photo/Josh Boak)

Economy

In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?

Associated Press

Just 81,000 people live in rural Chatham County in North Carolina, where there are more than 1,000 farms. But life is changing.

Economy

As Rural Areas Lose Population, Job Pool For Agriculture Shrinks

Associated Press

Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nation's farming and ranching regions and…

Health & Safety

Primary Care Workforce Shortage In Some NC Counties

Bethany Chafin

North Carolina is struggling with a shortage of primary care workers, and health leaders want to change that. Primary care providers often serve as the…

Health & Safety

Legislation Proposed To Help Establish Teaching Hospitals In Rural NC Counties

Neal Charnoff

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to establish more teaching hospitals in rural areas. The legislation directs the N.C.…