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State offers hope to storm victims denied federal aid
Hundreds have applied for NC Residential Recovery Program following Tropical Storm Fred, but it remains largely unknown to many needing assistance. State offers hope to storm victims denied federal aid 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 bill would boost sexual assault nurse training
NC Congresswoman sponsors bipartisan legislation, credits CPP investigation for inspiring action. Federal bill would boost sexual assault nurse training 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.
Fayetteville considers hiking trash fees
City says increase would make solid-waste service more self-sustaining. Current fees lower than in nearby towns. Fayetteville considers hiking trash fees 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.
Justices to decide whether courts can limit illegally elected legislature
Court case at the nexus of an illegally gerrymandered General Assembly, constitutional amendments and unsettled law. NAACP calls for court to toss amendments for voter ID and income tax cap. Justices to decide whether courts can limit illegally elected legislature 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.
No clear plan to spend $6.5 million from feds in Rutherford County
Rutherford lacks administrative capacity to handle ARPA funds, county manager says. County may need to hire someone just to handle ARPA, but several smaller counties have already established plans. No clear plan to spend $6.5 million from feds in Rutherford 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 10.2 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Voter ID amendment faces challenge before NC Supreme Court
NC justices to hear case Monday, asked to decide whether gerrymandered legislature can alter state Constitution. Voter ID amendment faces challenge before NC Supreme Court 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.
NC counties, cities await at least $850 million from national opioid settlements
An estimated $750 million is earmarked for the state and local governments, while at least $100 million from the Purdue bankruptcy agreement hinges on mediation, which has been extended three times in recent weeks. The post NC counties, cities await at least $850 million from national opioid settlements appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
All in on county workers: Macon puts all its ARPA funds toward bonuses
Other Western NC counties have also invested federal relief funds in extra pay for county employees, with some leaning toward investing what's left of the federal funding on them as well. The post All in on county workers: Macon puts all its ARPA funds toward bonuses appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
How Amazon’s new Fayetteville facility could impact labor market
Online retail powerhouse Amazon confirmed a new 1.3 million-square-foot facility in Cumberland County last week, bringing with it hundreds of jobs and hundreds of thousands in property tax revenue. The “fulfillment center,” where Amazon workers pack and ship online orders, is currently under construction at the Military Business Park in...
Single-family rental companies acquiring thousands of homes in Charlotte area
Homebuyers aren't just competing against other people for the limited number of houses for sale. The post Single-family rental companies acquiring thousands of homes in Charlotte area appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
State Supreme Court with narrow partisan divide hears redistricting lawsuit
With legal arguments hinging on the authority of the courts over redistricting questions, plaintiffs and defendants agree case will set course for future of North Carolina's democracy. The post State Supreme Court with narrow partisan divide hears redistricting lawsuit appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Heating costs and power grid stability create concerns in cold temperatures
State assistance program uses federal funds to help residents afford heating bills while Utilities Commission tests for weaknesses in grid. The post Heating costs and power grid stability create concerns in cold temperatures appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Navigating ARPA funding challenging for nonprofits
Murky rules and complicated funding options create obstacles for Western NC nonprofit organizations hoping for ARPA funding to continue providing services. The post Navigating ARPA funding challenging for nonprofits appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Most pandemic rental aid in Cumberland already spent
If pandemic worsens again, additional federal funding will be needed to keep providing assistance to renters, county says. The post Most pandemic rental aid in Cumberland already spent appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Health officials across NC urge vaccination as omicron takes hold
Despite high transmission rate of omicron variant, vaccines help prevent serious illnesses that lead to ICU stays. Health officials urge shots as hospitals overwhelmed by mostly unvaccinated patients. The post Health officials across NC urge vaccination as omicron takes hold appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Haywood residents continue recovery from storm devastation
As residents of severely flooded areas rebuild and repair, long-awaited federal funds have proven difficult to nail down. The post Haywood residents continue recovery from storm devastation appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Annexation paves way for new housing in NC city
Low supply of houses has driven up prices across the state. Plans for some 250 homes in new community could reverse that trend for Fayetteville. The post Annexation paves way for new housing in NC city appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Carolina Public Press launches two regional NC news projects
Answering the community’s call for local nonpartisan journalism toward strengthening accountability and democracy, Carolina Public Press (CPP) has launched two new regional reporting efforts in North Carolina – each focused on public-service reporting in both Western and Eastern North Carolina. Shelby Harris is the newsroom’s Western North Carolina reporter. She’ll report on how local governments […] The post Carolina Public Press launches two regional NC news projects appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
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