Cattle farmer describes extreme heat impacts and what it may mean for consumers
Hotter-than-average temperatures are continuing to make North Carolina sizzle this summer. Brandon Batten, a sixth-generation farmer, is doing all he can to protect his cows.
LGBTQ activist wants elected officials to be more vocal in their support of gay marriage rights
Sen. Thom Tillis is joining Senate Democrats to advance gay rights. The North Carolina Republican has indicated he wants to vote yes on the Respect for Marriage Act.
'Pro-life means all life': Foster parent wants those within the anti-abortion movement to step up to foster
The Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina expects the number of children entering the system to rise following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Energy-efficient family limits AC use to lower electric bills amid heat wave
Sweltering temperatures continue across the U.S., including in North Carolina. Spectrum News 1 meteorologists say, so far, this is the third hottest summer Raleigh has ever seen.
LGBT Center of Raleigh to focus on monkeypox education as confirmed cases in N.C. rise
Concerns are growing in North Carolina after the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency.
Black maternal health crisis underscored by overturning of Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court justices who wrote the dissenting opinion on Roe v. Wade cited experts who say abortion bans increase maternal mortality by 21%, with Black women at highest risk.
Former editor shares why community journalism matters after Mount Olive Tribune's 118-year run ends
The decline in local journalism continues. A new report by Northwestern University says nearly two newspapers in the U.S. are closing every week.
Fertility patient makes 'heartbreaking decision' to have an abortion during IVF journey
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, some abortion rights supporters are worried about how abortion restrictions may impact in vitro fertilization treatment.
Abortion restrictions in the South will hit Black women the hardest, N.C. activist says
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday protecting women’s access to abortion in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade two weeks ago.
What it means to live in today's America on this Fourth of July
This Fourth of July holiday is a chance for people to reflect on American values such as democracy and freedom. Americans are divided along political lines, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
N.C. teacher 'grateful for any raise' in state budget plan
This bill is not a new budget. Instead it makes adjustments to the budget that state lawmakers passed last year. It includes a bigger pay raise for teachers than expected, a 4.2% bump instead of 2.5% over two years.
N.C. nurse fears next abortion battle will end access to reproductive care for rural women
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, some abortion rights supporters fear the next battle will be over abortion pills.
ACLU talks about the legal landscape and what lies ahead in post-Roe world
The Heartbeat Law is now in effect in South Carolina. Abortion rights supporters believe this will bring more people seeking reproductive health care into North Carolina.
LGBT Center volunteer opens up about his self-love journey
For the first time since COVID-19, Raleigh’s annual pride festival is back. This year marks 10 years that the LGBT Center of Raleigh has been putting on the event.
Veteran says path to gun safety is extensive training on weapons like AR-15s
Members of Congress are working to find an agreement on bipartisan gun reform legislation after a number of deadly mass shootings.
Spiritual activist uses yoga to engage abortion rights supporters
The possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned is fueling abortion-rights activism across the country and in the state. Evangelicals have long used abortion to motivate voters heading into elections.
North Carolina Amazon workers fight to unionize after historic New York win
Amazon workers in North Carolina, and across the U.S., are voicing demands for changes to their working conditions and wages.
How an N.C. woman decided the fate of her unplanned pregnancy
As the fate of Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance, Democrats look to make it a central issue with voters heading into the midterms in November. The abortion battle has long been tied to politics, but whether to have an abortion is a very personal decision.
Voting rights advocates help Hispanic voters on Primary Election Day
Voting rights advocates are out Tuesday helping people get the information they need before going to the polls.
LGBT Center of Raleigh to reopen library amid surge in attempted book bans
The American Library Association says libraries in every state faced an unprecedented number of book challenges last year. The LGBT Center of Raleigh will soon reopen its library after it was shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'I’m a giver, and I believe in giving': Volunteers provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Since the pandemic, volunteers are back in numbers in their communities and out on the streets, giving their time to make sure that people in need have a happy Thanksgiving.
Volunteers make care packages for Afghan refugees in N.C. ahead of Ramadan
It’s hard to imagine the hardships a refugee can face, even when they find safety in a new country. But people in their new communities can help ease those hardships.
'Anything is possible': UNC professor reflects on his journey to space
UNC professor and entrepreneur Jim Kitchen finally fulfilled his childhood wish of going into space. He was part of Blue Origin’s human space flight on March 31.
Teaching democracy to students one year after January 6 riot
Thursday marked one year since a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to prevent a peaceful transfer of power. The event prompted some political science professors to change the way they teach students about democracy.
Gun ownership on the rise among Black women
When it comes to gun ownership in America, recent studies show Black women are the fastest growing group to become new gun owners. One Durham woman recently purchased a gun and talked about what led her to take up arms.
North Carolina Amazon worker sheds light on working conditions, life with disability
Darren Goode works at Amazon and has complaints about some of his working conditions. The company says they are working to accommodate him.
Community organization responds to racial disparity in monkeypox vaccines as cases rise in N.C.
North Carolina health officials say 70% of those who have the disease are Black men who are intimate with men. As cases rise, there’s a push to get more people vaccinated.
Religious leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths have differing views on abortion
With the midterm elections less than three months away, reproductive rights are proving to be a top issue for voters. Faith leaders in North Carolina have their perspectives on the debate.
Hundreds of protesters in Raleigh join nationwide rallies in support of abortion rights
About 800 protesters showed up at the State Capitol to rally for safe and legal access to abortion on Saturday, joining a national call to action by the Women’s March movement.
Yoga helping Black women deal with their mental health
Suicides among Black girls is on a significant rise, according to a new report that was published by the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Muslim community holds Ramadan food giveaway as holy month of fasting nears end
The Eid celebration marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan is on Monday, May 2. With the Islamic holy month nearing an end, the Muslim community is coming together.
Nida Allam hopes her run for U.S. Congress will inspire the Muslim community
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam is one of several candidates running for U.S. Congress. Longtime Congressman David Price, who has represented the Triangle for decades, will retire at the end of his current term.
'Supporting our refugee sisters': Triangle Muslim group holds free shopping day for refugees
Afghan refugees new to the state and new to the country are rebuilding their lives nearly six months after the last U.S. forces left Afghanistan to end the longest war in American history.
A free monthly stipend completely changed life for a former Durham inmate
StepUp Durham is focused on getting people who were recently released from prison back on their feet. More than 100 people who were previously incarcerated get $600 a month, for free, for an entire year.
Clayton may soon get a skate park thanks to one dad's efforts
Skateboading’s popularity is growing in North Carolina and across the U.S. It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, according to consumer data company Statista.
Church provides housing to new refugees as Triangle could see influx from Ukraine war
The Biden administration is looking to take in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees in search for safety. The government says finding available and affordable housing is a big challenge.
'Challenging': N.C. farmers feel impact from drought and unseasonably warm December
Severe weather is impacting communities across the U.S. A tornado touched down in Minnesota Wednesday night, the first-ever recorded tornado there in December.
Pharmacist helps Black and Latino communities get access to COVID-19 tests and vaccines
Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. A pharmacist in North Carolina is working to help by connecting Black and brown people to rapid tests and vaccines.