Supreme Court Denies N.C. Appeal On State's Ultrasound Abortion Law
The controversial 2011 law was previously struck down on the grounds that it reflected ideological, rather than medical, priorities.
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More Patients, Not Fewer, Turn To Health Clinics After Obamacare
Patients are flocking to community health clinics for care. Obamacare advertising brought a lot of people out of the woodwork who wanted health insurance but didn't qualify for it.
Census: Population In The Triad Is On The Rise
Winston-Salem grew faster than the state as a whole from 2013 to 2014, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Will the Triad land an automaker? Ask this man
A top executive for the state's job creation entity is trying to lure automakers to North Carolina.
Staffing An Intensive Care Unit From Miles Away Has Advantages
Some hospitals are using a remote command center to keep an eye on ICU patients. This brings the expertise of a major medical center to rural hospitals — and may help keep the rural centers open.
Satisfied Patients Now Make Hospitals Richer, But Is That Fair?
The Affordable Care Act made sure that hospitals scoring well on patient satisfaction surveys are paid more by Medicare. But some say that gives small, boutique hospitals an unfair edge.
Chapel Hill Shooting Victims Were 'Radiant,' Teacher Says
One of the young students killed in Tuesday's shooting in Chapel Hill, N.C., Yusor Abu-Salha, spoke to StoryCorps last year with her former third-grade teacher.
Hate Crime Or Parking Dispute? Killing Of 3 Muslims In N.C. Sparks A Debate
Craig Stephen Hicks, who turned himself in, was charged with first-degree murder. The police chief said the department would investigate whether the crime was "hate-motivated."
State Board of Education Approaches Online Charter School Applications With Caution
North Carolina families could soon have another education option. The state board is discussing applications for two virtual charter schools this month.