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NC counties look for alternatives to spending millions on bigger jails
With costs of repeatedly expanding jail beds mounting, some counties willing to bet some of their funding on promise of anti-addiction efforts and other programs. The post NC counties look for alternatives to spending millions on bigger jails appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Environmental lawsuit challenges NC biogas production from hog waste
Civil rights and environmental advocates question DEQ permitting of hog biogas operations, point to disproportionate impact on communities of color. The post Environmental lawsuit challenges NC biogas production from hog waste appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
NC hospital organizations say few workers getting vaccine exemptions
Not all hospitals responding to questions, but those who do are saying vaccine exemptions for their workers are relatively rare. The post NC hospital organizations say few workers getting vaccine exemptions appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Ocean Isle Beach terminal groin, sand projects set to begin
Contractors expect to get underway in mid-November on long-planned $11.4 million, 1,050-foot terminal groin as well as a beach nourishment project with sand from Shallotte Inlet. The post Ocean Isle Beach terminal groin, sand projects set to begin appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
‘Ten for NC:’ Rural change agents, leaders in NC
Carolina Public Press continues its celebration of 10 years of investigative and public interest journalism in North Carolina. In this event, part of our free virtual Ten for NC series, CPP convened a panel of North Carolina rural leaders to discuss the nuts and bolts of their work in the state. Touching on food insecurity, […] The post ‘Ten for NC:’ Rural change agents, leaders in NC appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Plot twist or tease? NC film industry showing signs of resilience
After a shift in state policies decimated the NC film industry, incentive changes and COVID-19 conditions are behind solid numbers this year. But will this last? The post Plot twist or tease? NC film industry showing signs of resilience appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Feds put ‘special focus’ on 10 NC nursing homes with sketchy performance records
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services warns of facilities with 'yo-yo' compliance that don't address problems putting residents at risk. The post Feds put ‘special focus’ on 10 NC nursing homes with sketchy performance records appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Indicted former director resigns from DSS position, can’t work for county again
Cindy Palmer faces multiple felony charges for role in illegal removal of children from Cherokee County families. The post Indicted former director resigns from DSS position, can’t work for county again appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Vaccine mandates for NC school staffs are few and far between
School districts with vaccine mandates point to lower levels of COVID-19 transmission. The post Vaccine mandates for NC school staffs are few and far between appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Postpartum Medicaid benefits could be extended to one year in budget
Senate budget draft extends postpartum benefits for a year for low-income families. The post Postpartum Medicaid benefits could be extended to one year in budget appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Chemours assessed $300k for air emissions violations
Department of Environmental Quality penalizes Fayetteville plant for exceeding limits on how much of its GenX chemical can be released into air. The post Chemours assessed $300k for air emissions violations appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
County agrees to settle with woman separated from family as a child
Cherokee County negotiates first settlement for $450k in illegal DSS child separations, won't admit wrongdoing as dozens more lawsuits await. The post County agrees to settle with woman separated from family as a child appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
NC faces call for COVID-19 workplace safety standards
Judge says NC Department of Labor must review revised petition for safety standards seriously after rejecting one a year ago without enough explanation. The post NC faces call for COVID-19 workplace safety standards appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Judge: NC school boards don’t have to mandate masks
Parents and Disability Rights NC lose ruling in lawsuit against Lincoln County's school board over mask-optional policy. The post Judge: NC school boards don’t have to mandate masks appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Lawsuit asks judge to mandate masks in Lincoln County schools
Disability Rights NC sues over Lincoln County school board's masks-optional policy, warning many students face high risk from COVID-19. The post Lawsuit asks judge to mandate masks in Lincoln County schools appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
How is climate change destabilizing NC coastal ecology?
'10 for NC' event brings together scientists and people whose livelihoods depend on the water to examine effects of climate change. The post How is climate change destabilizing NC coastal ecology? appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Thousands of North Carolinians now eligible for COVID-19 booster
FDA and CDC clearance allows older and vulnerable populations to receive third dose of Pfizer vaccine. The post Thousands of North Carolinians now eligible for COVID-19 booster appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
After two years, Survivor Act has legacy of rape convictions
North Carolina once led the nation in the backlog of untested rape kits. Legislation helped change that, with many serial rapists facing prosecution. The post After two years, Survivor Act has legacy of rape convictions appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Parties negotiate settlement in jail death case
Joshua Shane Long was dead when he arrived at hospital after long delay in Cherokee County jail releasing him to medical care. The post Parties negotiate settlement in jail death case appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
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