On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an emergency executive order increasing the unemployment payments for all North ...

“Once a person is receiving disability benefits, the law requires that we review their case from time to time to verify that they are still disabled,” said Darren Lutz, a spokesman for the ...

A Scio man who saw a Brownsville house on fire leapt into action, saving a sleeping resident from a tragic outcome.

Samaritan's Purse, a Christian humanitarian aid organization, has expanded its relief efforts to hard-hit areas in western North Carolina with three water filtration systems. The water filters can ...

The group, called Unrepresented Employees, said the labor deal, agreed to as the two health systems were working toward a proposed merger, provides “significantly greater benefits to a select ...

THE AREA FOR AS LONG AS THEY’RE NEEDED. SAMARITAN’S PURSE, A CHRISTIAN RELIEF GROUP BASED IN BOONE, IS ASSISTING FAMILIES IN NEED AS THEY DEAL WITH THE STORM’S AFTERMATH IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD.

Essential oils are distilled plant extracts that maintain their fragrance and potentially offer health benefits. They are sometimes used in complementary and alternative medicine to support certain ...

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining health. The health benefits of zinc have been studied widely. And while only a small amount is needed, it is vital for ...

But a late-in-life relationship could bring many mental and physical health benefits. Does seeking companionship later in life provide benefits to our health? Studies show that marriage can lower ...

Although there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines for rutin supplements, some people suggest it has certain health benefits, like helping blood circulation and lowering cholesterol.

MISSOULA — A federal judge today sentenced an Elmo man to three years in prison and ordered $95,722 restitution for stealing his deceased mother’s Social Security benefits and underreporting his ...

For lactose intolerant people, there are non-dairy milk options too. The health benefits of kefir are many, so drink it up. Kefir is a fermented dairy product with a slightly tangy, sour taste, ...