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Politics & Government

Underfunded for years, many NC public health departments lack resources to fight COVID

COVID-19 highlights the need for consistent public health funding — instead of crisis funding — so health departments will be better equipped for future emergencies.

National

Austin carries close ties to Fort Bragg with him as he rises to Pentagon’s top post

Politics & Government

‘Stay to the end’: Virus, election loss, Capitol attack mar Meadows time as WH chief

Politics & Government

NC’s Rev. Barber, Patti LaBelle to headline Biden inaugural prayer. How to watch.

Politics & Government

NC legislators who took hunting trip test positive for COVID; Cawthorn being tested

Coronavirus

Prisons in NC, and around U.S., released inmates without testing for COVID-19 first

Durham County

Black women say their natural hair can get them fired. That may change soon in NC.

Local

At anti-abortion rally, NC Lt. Gov. Robinson says his faith will influence his policy