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Apr
22
2026
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What does it take to strengthen the systems people rely on in southeastern NC?

Health is often talked about as a matter of personal choice. But the truth is, our well-being is shaped ...
Apr
8
2026
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Inside Black rural life: What we miss when these stories aren’t told

Black communities have long been central to rural life in the South, helping shape the culture, economy and civic ...
Mar
25
2026
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How access shapes trust in rural systems

In southeastern North Carolina, residents in Columbus County face some of the steepest challenges to living a healthy life. ...
Mar
11
2026
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Building rural power with Down Home North Carolina

In this week’s episode, we visited Down Home North Carolina, a non-profit organization that builds rural, multiracial and working-class ...
Feb
25
2026
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Who gets to define rural communities?

In our first episode, we ask: Who gets to shape the stories that define ...