HCA growth comes amid complaints, legal action about declining care at Mission in Asheville, other WNC hospitals.

Average payments for the policies will more than double, says an independent research group, and costs will be higher in WNC.

The ruling temporarily restores funding for an intensive autism therapy after families warned reduced rates would disrupt care.

Another nearly 100,000 students are likely missing out, but lack of knowledge, difficulty, stigma keeps them from signing up.

Premiums and prescription prices are rising for North Carolina Medicare enrollees in 2026 as plan choices narrow and benefits shift.

Single-use, compostable and recyclable takeout containers are on their way out at some North Carolina universities.