Atrium Health’s Mercy Hospital spilled hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel into a creek — much of which drifted downstream to a neighborhood in Elizabeth.

Open enrollment is underway. Advocates urge beneficiaries to review their options carefully to avoid unexpected expenses or gaps in coverage.

In North Carolina, Democrats picked up seats that were considered reliably red before or had even been gerrymandered by GOP leaders. In a district covering part of Mecklenburg County, a Democrat and first-time political candidate, LaKesha Womack, even unseated one of North Carolina’s most powerful politicians, Republican Tim Moore — in a U.S. House district he redrew to be more GOP-friendly before running for the seat.

For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, third spaces offer more than just a place to wind down and socialize. They allow for connections to be made, a place where people can be authentic, build friendships and find a sense of belonging. But these spaces are becoming harder to find.

Retired federal scientist Frank Bove and Camp Lejeune advocates Mike Partain and Jerry Ensminger challenge the Justice Department’s kidney cancer arguments, citing federal research and revealing courtroom exchanges.

Hundreds gathered for a performance in Kannapolis that spotlighted and celebrated West African culture this past weekend.

In Rock Hill, South Carolina, The Farm Store offers a different kind of communal shopping experience with products from more than 60 local vendors.

Trump administration policies and Congressional inaction have undermined Hurricane Helene recovery in many parts of western North Carolina.