North Carolina is ranked No. 4 in the country in economic outlook in the 18th annual Rich States, Poor States ranking.

When bears develop a potentially dangerous level of comfort with humans and their food, they need to be relocated. Relocated bears don't often fare well.

New census data helps show what's happening beneath the surface of population trends: Some rural counties have a surprisingly ...

By John Hood For more than a decade, the North Carolina General Assembly has pursued a prudent and successful strategy of making our state one of the best places in the country to live, work and ...

As America’s obesity epidemic worsens and health gaps widen, one often overlooked factor stands out: access to gyms. Save for ...

Across rural North Carolina, the opioid epidemic has left a devastating mark — overdose deaths have surged, families have been shattered and communities have struggled to find resources to fight ...

From the beautiful Smoky Mountains to the scenic Outer Banks, North Carolina has a range of inviting big cities and smaller ...

At its annual attainment event in February, myFutureNC released new data on North Carolina’s progress toward its educational ...

That’s the Cherohala Skyway – North Carolina’s best-kept secret that stretches 43 miles of pure scenic bliss from ...

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By 2050, thousands in coastal North Carolina may face severe flooding from rising seas, with older adults especially at risk, according to a new Climate Central report.

Edgecombe, Beaufort and Nash leaders recently described how they're working to cut opioid overdoses, and they all went to the source.