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People who live in rural North Carolina are still more likely to suffer from serious health problems than their urban counterparts. Rural counties show…

Michael Rae Anderson grew up in poverty and in an abusive household. As an adolescent, he saw his peers with new cars and plenty of money earned by…

Kamasi Washington has long been known in the world of musical performers, but he is becoming a more popular name in mainstream music in 2015. He performed…

The FDA approved the first-ever drug for female sexual dysfunction. The Raleigh-based company, Sprout, is behind the libido pill. This morning, Valeant…

School is back in session for the new year but assessment of last year's grades is ongoing. The report card for statewide performance in the 2014-2015…

Pianist Pamela Howland has had a long love affair with legendary Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin. She wrote a one-woman show about his life…

The Hatfields and the McCoys are two of the most well-known American families. Their legendary family feud ended more than a century ago but continues to…

Ron Rash is a critically acclaimed novelist who has won many accolades for his five novels, including Serena and World Made Straight. When Rash penned his…

Lauren Winner converted to Christianity in an experience she described as "Girl Meets God," the title of her best-selling memoir. Since then, Winner has…

Jeans are one of the most ubiquitous clothing items—found in both high-end designer boutiques and on the shelves at Wal-Mart. Although they originated as…