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In rural communities, over 100 hospitals have downsized services or closed over the past decade

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More than 100 hospitals have downsized services or closed altogether over the past decade in rural communities like Williamston, North Carolina.

Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital's emergency room. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county fear permane

After the only hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, closed, residents there express a loss of faith in politicians as Trump and Biden compete for votes in the state.

Martin General Hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, closed its doors in August after filing for bankruptcy. Now, patients have been left to travel about 25 minutes for emergency care.

The only hospital in Williamston, NC has closed, and some blame politicians.

When a North Carolina city lost its only hospital, its residents lost a sense of security and care for their well being. Health care is featuring prominently in the presidential election as the nation faces a worker shortage and more rural hospitals close.

WILLIAMSTON — Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital’s sign is worn from flapping in the

Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital’s sign is worn down