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NC schools slow to start COVID-19 testing, despite millions in federal funding
Shortage of nurses contributes to delays in getting testing programs underway in many North Carolina school districts. The post NC schools slow to start COVID-19 testing, despite millions in federal funding appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
NC Elections Board to review results of new election audit tests
State Board of Elections considers new election security measure, works to figure out whether and how to incorporate it into state practices. The post NC Elections Board to review results of new election audit tests appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Carolina Public Press among 25 organizations nationwide recognized in Google GNI Innovation Challenge
CPP project centers on serving NC households at end of the ‘digital line’ The post Carolina Public Press among 25 organizations nationwide recognized in Google GNI Innovation Challenge appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Estuaries, though small, have huge economic impact, report shows
New report examined six major estuary systems across US, including North Carolina's Pamlico Sound. The post Estuaries, though small, have huge economic impact, report shows appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Judge won’t release body-cam footage of fatal shooting, tries to reverse previous judge on process
Media coalition to appeal ruling in months-long fight for transparency in Pasquotank County deputies' shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. The post Judge won’t release body-cam footage of fatal shooting, tries to reverse previous judge on process appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Switching districts: Cawthorn says he’s running for seat in NC District 13
Conservative congressman says he won't run in newly drawn 14th District, which includes Buncombe and Watauga counties. The post Switching districts: Cawthorn says he’s running for seat in NC District 13 appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Audit findings boost support to revoke East Laurinburg town charter
Former finance officer misused more than $11,000 of funds in small Scotland County town, according to state auditor report. The post Audit findings boost support to revoke East Laurinburg town charter appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
$1.8 million settlement to child of late Cherokee County jail inmate
County doesn't admit wrongdoing as insurer picks up the tab, but settlement agreement cites jail worker failures. The post $1.8 million settlement to child of late Cherokee County jail inmate appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
NC school districts sitting on millions in pandemic relief funds
Districts expect spending pace to pick up with major ventilation and other projects planned, but supply-and-demand issues delay work. The post NC school districts sitting on millions in pandemic relief funds appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
‘Ten for NC:’ Why are some NC counties building bigger jails?
Carolina Public Press continues its celebration of 10 years of investigative and public interest journalism in North Carolina. CPP gathered a panel of experts on Nov. 3 to explore the complicated issues of building new or bigger NC jails. The panel discussed the reasons behind the drive to build—revenue generation and other influences—and some of […] The post ‘Ten for NC:’ Why are some NC counties building bigger jails? appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
15 NC counties piloting new system for auditing elections
New audits are a years-in-the-making project to boost voter confidence, with an eye to statewide rollout. The post 15 NC counties piloting new system for auditing elections appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest Plan nears completion
Groups in Western North Carolina continue projects while U.S. Forest Service finalizes choices for comprehensive 20-year plan. The post Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest Plan nears completion appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Waiting for greenlight to get COVID vaccines into arms of children, ages 5 to 11; What about a booster?
North Carolina’s COVID trends and metrics are moving in the right direction as a vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds is on the horizon. The post Waiting for greenlight to get COVID vaccines into arms of children, ages 5 to 11; What about a booster? appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Beyond jails: Exploring policy changes to reduce need for bigger jails in NC
Many urban counties have cut jail populations through reforms, but rural counties have seen increases in inmates. The post Beyond jails: Exploring policy changes to reduce need for bigger jails in NC appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
NC jails paid to house other governments’ detainees face tricky math, policy questions
Revenues from housing federal, state or other counties' inmates don't always add up to profits for NC counties. The post NC jails paid to house other governments’ detainees face tricky math, policy questions appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
UPDATED: Former DSS director pleads guilty to felony obstruction of justice
Cindy Palmer faces probation after plea deal in cases of unlawful child removals. Cherokee County attorney faces March trial date. The post UPDATED: Former DSS director pleads guilty to felony obstruction of justice appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
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