N.C. puts $17M in rural health funds toward mental health care

From the HERE City State Desk North Carolina is directing more than $17 million in federal rural health money to expand mental health and addiction services in rural communities, state and federal officials announced Wednesday. The money comes from the Rural Health Transformation Program. The state Department of Health and Human Services received more than […]
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in Southport bar shooting case

From the HERE City State Desk Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the man charged in the September 2025 mass shooting at a Southport waterfront restaurant and bar, even though he has not yet been found competent to stand trial. District Attorney Jon David announced the decision Wednesday during a Rule 24 hearing in […]