Governor Roy Cooper reflects on his administration's achievements, including Medicaid expansion, job growth, and support for public schools, in his farewell speech in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Debbie Smith, a North Carolinian with substantial medical debt, recounts her struggle with the financial burden, underscoring the widespread issue in the state.
North Carolina adapts health care policies in response to Hurricane Helene. Changes include flexibilities in prescription refills, access to medical services, and nursing home admissions.