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Opinion: experience taught me to prepare for climate disasters

Opinion: experience taught me to prepare for climate disasters

by Beacon Media | Aug 8, 2025 | Environment, Hurricanes, NCLCV, North Carolina

The author writes about her experience with the N.C. League of Conservation Voters Foundation and the events that led her to urge others to prepare.

Shannon Moretz: Why we need to tell the stories of rural North Carolina

by Shannon Moretz | Jul 30, 2025 | Beacon Voices, North Carolina, Reclaiming Rural, Shannon Moretz

The writer reflects on why she’s committed to telling stories of struggle, hope and progress in rural North Carolina.

Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

Martin Henson: Let’s talk about HIV — and getting tested

by Martin Henson | Jul 23, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Healthcare, Martin Henson, North Carolina

The author, who leads discussion groups with Black men, writes about why he’s pushing himself and others to talk about HIV and take away the stigma from getting regularly tested.

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

Opinion: High Duke Energy bills and rate hikes force difficult choices

by Beacon Media | Jul 23, 2025 | Climate crisis, Coastal North Carolina, NCLCV

Anita Yates, a retiree living in Mt. Airy, N.C., argues that Duke Energy’s plans cost people like her too much every month.

Debbie DeWeese: Don’t cut our healthcare to give tax breaks to the rich

Debbie DeWeese: Don’t cut our healthcare to give tax breaks to the rich

by Beacon Media | Jun 26, 2025 | Affordability, Healthcare, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, U.S. Politics

A bill making its way through the U.S. Senate would be devastating for the millions of people on Medicaid in North Carolina.

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