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Nash County hopes for economic boost from Canadian pet treat maker
Sweet potato farmers expect Crump Group to fill market void after previous company closed Nashville plant in April. The post Nash County hopes for economic boost from Canadian pet treat maker appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Ten for N.C.: Investigative Reporting in the South
The good, the bad and the hard: What are some of the challenges of producing in-depth journalism in the Southern U.S.? The post Ten for N.C.: Investigative Reporting in the South appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Seeking solutions for NC shoreline and fisheries
Projects focusing on coastal habitat resilience and regulations eying species restoration offer hope for fisheries despite climate change. The post Seeking solutions for NC shoreline and fisheries appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Woman pleads guilty to extorting former judge, walks free after unique ruling
Presiding judge questions who was the real victim in case. Former judge faced censure for sexting women while on the bench. The post Woman pleads guilty to extorting former judge, walks free after unique ruling appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Changing climate poses burden as people count on fishing
Extreme weather damages access points for coastal residents dependent on seafood, while warming seas shift the balance of life under the water. The post Changing climate poses burden as people count on fishing appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
As COVID surge continues, NC hospitals say staffs wearing thin
Kat Phillips spends her days in UNC Medical Center’s surgical intensive care unit caring for some of the sickest patients in the hospital. Some are on ventilators, dialysis and ECMO machines, devices that remove a person’s blood and oxygenate it to bypass poorly performing lungs. When the patients leave the unit alive, the nurse said, they’re the exception — only about 40% get better.
Federal election security funds in budget limbo, legislators don’t explain why
State Board of Elections raises concerns over House and Senate budgets, which have not allocated millions in already-appropriated federal money to be used for election security. The post Federal election security funds in budget limbo, legislators don’t explain why appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
Charlotte ZIP codes saw high evictions, despite federal moratorium
While a federal moratorium significantly curbed evictions in Mecklenburg County, those that did occur did so most frequently in some of the county’s most vulnerable areas. A Charlotte Journalism Collaborative examination of nearly 700 eviction cases from October 2020 to March 2021 found evictions during the pandemic most often occurred in ZIP codes with higher rates of poverty, higher Black populations and less housing investment than the county, overall.
Navigating a matrix of opioid treatment services in NC
“I’ve seen someone go from everyday use to putting themselves on methadone and not using heroin,” said Alicia Brunelli, an outreach worker with the N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition. But those people made that decision for themselves, she added. Making that decision is a difficult step. For many North Carolinians, the...
Amgen jobs to add to Wake’s boom, but housing poses challenge
A new drug manufacturing facility in Wake County recently announced by Amgen is expected to bring more than 350 jobs to Holly Springs. However, increased development in the area has raised concerns about affordable housing and who can afford to live there. Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, Calif., announced plans...
Governor signs bipartisan child welfare overhaul bill
Children in North Carolina’s foster care system may be placed in permanent homes faster after Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill with several changes to the state’s child welfare processes on Wednesday. “This legislation takes important steps to help protect children from abuse and neglect and to help them grow...
Learning the language of redistricting, an FAQ
It’s redistricting time. Legislative staffers are expected this week to release the census data, put into a format that legislators and the public can use to draw political maps. North Carolina legislators will spend the next month drawing proposed maps, which they tentatively plan to release Sept. 30. The General...
Weary rural health care workers seeing more and sicker patients
Late last week, three rural hospital CEOs said the COVID-19 patients they’re treating are sicker than at any time during the pandemic. Yet, even as their hospital staff are growing weary; some remain hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine. “Our workforce is tired. It’s like you went to battle six...
Will 55,000 in NC who just got right to vote be able to keep it?
The voting rights of 55,000 North Carolinians survived their first legal hurdle, with more on the way. On Aug. 23, N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Bell announced that for the first time since 1876, every person in North Carolina who is serving a felony sentence but is not in prison can legally register to vote and cast a ballot. This is a preliminary ruling from the court before it releases its full decision in mid-September at the earliest.
‘Ten for NC:’ Literary NC, muse and memory
Carolina Public Press continues its celebration of 10 years of investigative and public interest journalism in North Carolina. In the fourth event in our free virtual Ten for NC series, CPP convened a panel of writers inspired by North Carolina on Aug. 19. Panelists Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Jacqueline “Jack” deGroot,...
Back to school in the pandemic: An FAQ
What is the best way to keep my child safe at school?. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends “layered prevention strategies,” the practice of consistently using multiple prevention strategies at the same time. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen also advocates the...
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