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Forest Service unveils long-awaited plan for Western NC
U.S. Forest Service offered four alternative management plans for the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests in 2020. It has decided to go with a fifth alternative. The post Forest Service unveils long-awaited plan for Western NC appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
How ARPA funds are reaching local governments in Western NC
Little of the millions of ARPA funding has been spent yet across the region, with more disbursals coming. The post How ARPA funds are reaching local governments in Western NC appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Bill to delay NC primaries further sharply divides parties
Republicans say delaying primaries further will avoid confusing voters. Democrats warn of interfering before Supreme Court hears challenge to maps. The post Bill to delay NC primaries further sharply divides parties appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Costs to eat up bigger chunk of federal rental assistance funds in Cumberland
Commissioners divided 4-3 over putting 25% of funds toward high administrative costs rather than directly aiding struggling tenants. Majority sees action as necessary to keep program operating. The post Costs to eat up bigger chunk of federal rental assistance funds in Cumberland appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
UPDATED: EPA agrees to probe NC permitting of hog operations near minority populations
Federal agency responds after environmental and civil rights groups complained about the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality permitting several hog operations in Sampson and Duplin counties. The post UPDATED: EPA agrees to probe NC permitting of hog operations near minority populations appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Officials seeking outside help after Jason Walker shooting to limit conflict of interest
Fayetteville police chief and Cumberland DA announced outside investigations. That's not unusual in officer-involved shootings, but it's not automatic. The post Officials seeking outside help after Jason Walker shooting to limit conflict of interest appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Insurer’s lawsuit against Cherokee County moved to Cherokee County
N.C. Counties Liability Property Joint Risk Management Agency hopes to limit its payouts after misconduct by county DSS officials led to millions in verdicts and settlements. The post Insurer’s lawsuit against Cherokee County moved to Cherokee County appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Vaccines become more accessible to farmworkers, but many still struggle with internet access
A state program tries to tackle one big barrier to care for farmworkers that predates the pandemic: internet access. The post Vaccines become more accessible to farmworkers, but many still struggle with internet access appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Fayetteville council invites feds to probe deputy’s killing of unarmed Black man
Protesters surround council meeting, demanding action. SBI is overseeing investigation. The post Fayetteville council invites feds to probe deputy’s killing of unarmed Black man appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Young children still ineligible for vaccines as omicron cases surge
North Carolina sees record levels of new cases as highly contagious strain of COVID-19 spreads. The post Young children still ineligible for vaccines as omicron cases surge appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
2021: What a year, what a decade
As we at Carolina Public Press say goodbye (so long, farewell) to 2021, it’s time for me to reflect and take a breath. While masked, of course. At the top of my Ta-Da list is completing the 10th anniversary year of Carolina Public Press. After several years of research, talking with friends and colleagues and […] The post 2021: What a year, what a decade appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Pilot program for sexual assault nurses funded in NC budget
Cumberland County pilot program could see statewide implementation if it succeeds in ensuring rape survivor access to certified medical professionals. The post Pilot program for sexual assault nurses funded in NC budget appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
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