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Rutherford commits ARPA funds to expanding broadband access
County will take advantage of potential state fund match for broadband technology. Rutherford commits ARPA funds to expanding broadband access 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 city may offer down payment help to its employees
If approved by Fayetteville council, program would offer $30k toward down payment to eligible city workers, expanding on program limited to police that's had no takers. NC city may offer down payment help to its employees 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.
US Supreme Court lets NC redistricting stand
NC congressional map settled for 2022, as only three of nine US justices favor accepting appeal by Republican legislators. Decision leaves maps as state courts approved them. US Supreme Court lets NC redistricting stand 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.
Details of Western NC national forest plan drawing objection
Southern Environmental Law Center plans to file objection over acreage perceived as being left at risk under U.S. Forest Service plan for Western NC national forests. Details of Western NC national forest plan drawing objection 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.
Federal judge blocks legal challenge to Cawthorn
Group challenging NC congressman over support for pro-Trump insurrection lacks standing to appeal under judge's ruling, but group calls for State Board of Elections and NC Department of Justice to appeal. Federal judge blocks legal challenge to Cawthorn 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.
Fayetteville crime down but violent crimes up, much higher than NC overall
Cumberland County's crime rate is more than 150% higher than statewide rate, according to latest data. Fayetteville crime down but violent crimes up, much higher than NC overall 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.
East Europeans in NC watch attack on Ukraine unfold with sorrow, anger
Ukrainian and Russian communities across North Carolina speak out against war. East Europeans in NC watch attack on Ukraine unfold with sorrow, anger 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.
UPDATED: Cawthorn heads back to the hills, challenged again
After NC courts redrew congressional maps, Rep. Cawthorn changed districts, hoping the mountainous 11th District will send him back to Capitol Hill. But a new group of voters now challenges his eligibility for office. UPDATED: Cawthorn heads back to the hills, challenged again 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.
Should NC worry about omicron BA.2?
NC medical experts see mixed evidence, but point to experience of places where BA.2 has become prevalent without causing a major surge. Should NC worry about omicron BA.2? 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.
New city seal delayed in Fayetteville
Controversial historic site being removed from Fayetteville's official seal, but council wants slight changes to redesigned seal first. New city seal delayed 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.
Using ARPA to pay hard-hit departments frees up other funds in Yancey County
COVID-19 took toll on jail workers in Yancey County. Paying them now out of federal relief money is allowing the county to invest in economic development. Using ARPA to pay hard-hit departments frees up other funds in Yancey 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.
NC jail equipment upgrade courtesy of federal COVID relief dollars
McDowell County officials say full-body scanner to detect contraband will minimize physical contact with inmates that could spread COVID-19. NC jail equipment upgrade courtesy of federal COVID relief dollars 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns
Fayetteville's Public Works Commission says new project will bring in revenue without increasing power load at peak hours. Duke University financial researcher warns against 'deal with the devil.' Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
UPDATED: NC Supreme Court denies appeals from all sides on redistricting
Congressional map could still see appeal to federal high court, but candidate filing with new maps opens Thursday. UPDATED: NC Supreme Court denies appeals from all sides on redistricting 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Federal judge upholds big verdict against Cherokee County over child removal
With judge tacking on attorney fees and more cases over DSS illegal actions looming, county may get state Local Government Commission attention if it struggles to pay up. Federal judge upholds big verdict against Cherokee County over child removal 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Trial court rejects NC congressional map, OKs legislative districts
Three-judge panel's decision could be appealed by both sides, as it enacts a new congressional map not drawn by General Assembly and lets district maps for NC House and Senate stand. Trial court rejects NC congressional map, OKs legislative districts 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
‘Running calls around the clock’: FEMA ambulances assist depleted EMS crews
COVID-19 burnout, quarantine requirements and increased call volume burden already-stressed EMS workers in NC. ‘Running calls around the clock’: FEMA ambulances assist depleted EMS crews 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Cumberland renews COVID-19 isolated shelter program
State and federal funding reimburses the county for the program. Cumberland renews COVID-19 isolated shelter program 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Jackson County puts federal pandemic funds toward body cams, tasers
U.S. Treasury official says these law enforcement uses may not be in the spirit of the program but legally counties can do this. Jackson County puts federal pandemic funds toward body cams, tasers 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
What’s next for NC redistricting?
Primaries remain scheduled for May 17, but as courts get look at new maps, several factors could change that. What’s next for NC redistricting? 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
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