Stuart Phillips, an expert on aging, saying eating the right amount of protein is a critical to staying healthy as you age — ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services invites qualifying state residents to apply for home heating assistance after receiving funding.

Four people face identical charges formally filed late Friday due to an incident in which an adult with developmental ...

NCDHHS announces availability of federal LIHEAP funds for eligible North Carolinians in need of heating assistance.

NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that it has ...

Four people -- including the victim's mother -- face identical charges formally filed late Friday due to an incident in which ...

The percentage of adults reporting cognitive disabilities grew from 5.3% in 2013 to 7.4% in 2023, researchers reported in ...

The veterans disability system has traditionally been a sacred cow for politicians of all stripes. Now, as part of the conservative war on the Department of Veterans Affairs, the administration is ...

The parents of a 22-year-old woman with developmental disabilities attempted to regain custody of her the day before her ...

Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction that was as disorienting as it was swift. Yet amid the chaos, state leaders moved ...

North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with gas, electric, and fuel bills. NC Local breaks down how it works, including updates on the impacts of federal funding disruptions.

“This is not just a solution for the da Vincis of the world. Anyone can benefit from having a creative hobby, not just geniuses or professional artists,” said study author Agustín Ibáñez, director of ...