Columbus
Carolina Public Press
Most other states avoid hiring issues that plague NC DSS agencies
Some states prevent, remove or closely supervise unqualified supervisors in counties. Most states avoid the issue through state-managed social services. NC lags behind other decentralized states in DSS funding. Most other states avoid hiring issues that plague NC DSS agencies is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
City wants more citizen involvement in Fayetteville’s Market House decision
After feds mediated months of discussion on repurposing historical landmark, city council want more public input. City wants more citizen involvement in Fayetteville’s Market House decision is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
NC counties struggle to find qualified DSS workers
Uneven resources contribute to lower pay for social services workers and directors in many rural counties, sometimes forcing them to hire unqualified people when no one else applies. NC counties struggle to find qualified DSS workers is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Legislative leaders pin Supreme Court elections ruling appeal on obscure legal theory
'Independent state legislature' theory lay dormant for 20 years, made resurgence in 2020. Legislative leaders pin Supreme Court elections ruling appeal on obscure legal theory is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
NC law setting minimum standards for DSS hires goes unenforced
One county faces millions in liability due to actions under director hired without meeting qualifications, despite having at least one applicant who met standards. State agencies say they can't do anything to stop this. NC law setting minimum standards for DSS hires goes unenforced is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Lake Lure using ‘providential’ ARPA funds to start massive sewage repairs
Aging sewer system under the town's namesake lake will take $60 million to replace over several phases. But $368k from ARPA will help stop leaks for now. Lake Lure using ‘providential’ ARPA funds to start massive sewage repairs is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Cumberland hopes to use ARPA funds to help broadband service build infrastructure
If accepted into a state grant program, Cumberland County would use federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to address lack of high-speed broadband in the county. Cumberland hopes to use ARPA funds to help broadband service build infrastructure is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Treating COVID-19 in 2022: An FAQ
Find answers to common questions about COVID-19 treatments in North Carolina. Treating COVID-19 in 2022: An FAQ is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Cumberland to survey employees on health insurance decision
Amid rising health care costs, Cumberland County wants to know whether employees prefer higher premiums with lower deductibles or vice versa. Cumberland to survey employees on health insurance decision is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Change in NC rent aid programs could force counties to pull from their own budgets
General Assembly decreased admin fees for certain pandemic rent relief in NC's largest counties. Local funds may have to make up the difference. Change in NC rent aid programs could force counties to pull from their own budgets is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Connecting some rural areas of Western NC to high-speed internet getting boost from ARPA
Many areas of rural mountains in NC have limited internet access or people are forced to rely on satellites. Infusion of funds may change that. Connecting some rural areas of Western NC to high-speed internet getting boost from ARPA is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
ARPA funds helping Buncombe nonprofits recover from pandemic
18 nonprofits aiding mountain residents with services like housing, diapers, food, the arts, education and advocacy receiving more than $13.9 million of county's ARPA funding. ARPA funds helping Buncombe nonprofits recover from pandemic is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Once-secret records on NC political maps are now public — so we asked for them
North Carolina news media organizations team up to pursue public records from redistricting. Once-secret records on NC political maps are now public — so we asked for them is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
NC officials push for US law change to remove NC pension investment from Russia
Treasurer and legislators want federal change that will help break NC financial ties to Russia after invasion of Ukraine. NC officials push for US law change to remove NC pension investment from Russia is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Sexual assault nurse database and funding part of package signed by President Biden
NC congresswoman credits CPP reporting on Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners with leading to measures she worked to include in federal reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act. Sexual assault nurse database and funding part of package signed by President Biden is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Some NC agencies slow to turn over details of leaders’ daily schedules
Sunshine Week project examines responsiveness and transparency of top state officials receiving requests for records. Some NC agencies slow to turn over details of leaders’ daily schedules is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
DSS to take over pandemic rental assistance in Cumberland County
More than 5,000 households awaiting aid, as private administrator departs after changes in state rules that company says would prevent it from covering its costs. DSS to take over pandemic rental assistance in Cumberland County is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Henderson County invests ARPA funds in clinics to fight pandemic
Antibody infusion clinics at Advent Hendersonville and Pardee Hospital receive $500k to help treat COVID-19 patients. Henderson County invests ARPA funds in clinics to fight pandemic is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
High-speed fiber internet service launches in Fayetteville
City's Public Works Commission invests in partnership, as Metronet announces plans to expand into rural areas of Cumberland County, and into other NC markets. High-speed fiber internet service launches in Fayetteville is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Wastewater unlocks new possibilities in COVID-19 surveillance
Monitoring data from wastewater allows better tracking of COVID-19 and new variants in communities. Wastewater unlocks new possibilities in COVID-19 surveillance is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s 10.4 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Carolina Public Press
1K+
Posts
5M+
Views
Carolina Public Press is an independent nonprofit news organization dedicated to nonpartisan, in-depth and investigative news built upon the facts and context North Carolinians need to know. Our award-winning, breakthrough journalism dismantles barriers and shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing our state’s 10.2 million residents.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.