Officials said farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought and other ...

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai raised concerns Thursday about how the ...

The deadline has been extended for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Helene to apply for disaster assistance.According ...

After spending nearly two decades beneath the surface, Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across Western North Carolina.

The group says its mission is to reduce the number of kids in foster care and raise awareness about risks of using drugs ...

VANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Child welfare services in Vance County are now under the leadership of the North Carolina ...

As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shares ...

NC Sen. Tillis labels Buncombe County a "sanctuary jurisdiction" after Trump's executive order threatens funding.

Recalls are a relatively common occurrence in the food industry, with products containing pork falling foul on multiple ...

The Senate's annual Farm Act is trying to close loopholes that allow sales of unpasteurized milk in North Carolina, with the ...

North Carolina ranks as FORBES' Best State for Business for the third straight year (2017 was its first time on top). With one of the highest net migration rates in the U.S., people have been ...

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