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Mining in your backyard, finale: The story of Mountain Mist Mine and the neighbors contesting it
Carolina Public Press’ multipart series focusing on the Mountain Mist Mine continues. In parts four and five, the finale, residents of Hicks Chapel, a rural community in McDowell County, have their day in North Carolina administrative court.
Inside Look: Angie Newsome on Carolina Public Press’ past, present, and future on “Behind the Byline”
Join Angie Newsome, CPP founder and executive director, along with Lindsey Wilson for a fireside chat about the journey of Carolina Public Press, its core mission, and our exciting vision for the future.
A River’s Destiny: The battle for wild and scenic status
Achieving the coveted designation for the North Fork and similar rivers is like navigating a challenging whitewater stream. It involves skillfully maneuvering through intricate civic waypoints, which can impede progress.
NC Judge Earls fights for job and free speech, challenges Judicial Standards Commission’s role in unprecedented state case
Judge Earls risks her job in a legal battle over free speech, earning bipartisan support and igniting debate over judicial oversight in North Carolina.
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