When the news broke Friday that the Wake County hospital system was planning to combine with Atrium, the largest hospital system in the state, it produced a flurry of strong reactions from local and state leaders.
Texas lawmakers failed to address the underlying problem: They have repeatedly rejected bills that could protect residents in the state’s most dangerous, flood-prone areas, an investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce estimates that data centers could soon cost the state $450 million a year under current tax exemptions.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce estimates that data centers could soon cost the state $450 million a year under current tax exemptions.
The federal student loan system is set to see a dramatic overhaul beginning this summer, and critics warn it likely will make loans more expensive and difficult to obtain for borrowers — driving them to private lenders or altering their plans for higher education.
After the Virgin Mary herself, Anna McNeill Whistler may be considered one of the most recognizable mothers in all of art history. The Wilmington native is also one of the most famous moms to call North Carolina home. Read more Hello world! She has been the subject of songs, films, television shows, postage stamps, and…