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A conversation on AI-powered gunshot detection with a police technology expert
Both of the city councils in Fayetteville and Durham in recent months have debated whether to go forward with a one-year contract with ShotSpotter, a company that deploys a gunshot detection system in cities across the state and country.
Cumberland County is one step closer to prohibiting homeless encampments on county property
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners passed, with 5-2 vote, the first reading of an ordinance Monday night that would prohibit people from camping and living on county property. Commissioners […]
Look Ahead Cumberland: County Board of Commissioners will consider removing homeless encampments from county property
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday and will decide whether or not to forcibly remove encampments where homeless people live from county property.
Look Ahead Cumberland: A look ahead to Fayetteville’s City Council meeting
The City Council will discuss a contract with a company that provides gunshot detection powered by artificial intelligence. There will also be a public hearing on downtown’s new social district.
Voters elect 24 North Carolina sheriffs, 12 with different party affiliations from their predecessors
Voters in 24 North Carolina counties elected new sheriffs on Nov. 8 — increasing the number of Republicans in the office and decreasing the number of Democratic and unaffiliated sheriffs.
North Carolinians are steering away from a two-party political system
Carolina Public Press’ sent out a request for readers to submit their reasons for registering as unaffiliated. The survey was available in English and en Español aquí and received more than 80 responses.
What Charlotte could learn from Philadelphia’s fight to preserve affordable homes
A group in Philadelphia is training residents to invest in fixing homes, in the name of affordable housing. In doing so, it has helped preserve nearly 500 affordable units as a result.
Gov. Cooper is considering marijuana pardons at the state level in NC. But for many that may not be enough.
Gov. Cooper is looking to emulate at the state level what President Biden did last month, pardoning marijuana possession charges federally. But those with more serious charges will continue to be denied jobs and housing.
North Carolina’s unaffiliated voter population is growing. Who are they, and why don’t they align with a party?
The N.C. State Board of Elections reports 18% of registered voters were “unaffiliated” in 2004. In 2022, that percentage doubled with 36% of voters registering as unaffiliated.
Most of Western North Carolina’s ARPA funds have been decided. What about the remaining millions of dollars?
More than $26 million remains in pandemic recovery money in Western North Carolina. Four governments must decide how to spend the remaining millions before the end of 2024.
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