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New York State Continues Drastic Action Due To Hurricane Helene
First responders in New York State are on the ground to assist with recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene in the southeast. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 30 members of the New York State Incident Management Team have been deployed to Asheville, North Carolina to provide operational support for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
New science standards for North Carolina to be implemented in Gaston classrooms
Gaston County Schools is implementing new science standards that were adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education in July 2023. Shannon Hullett, elementary director for the district said at a Sept. 16 school board meeting that the new k-12 standards ultimately aim to change the way in which students engage with...
The fight over digital voter identification in North Carolina
Tens of thousands of UNC-Chapel Hill students' and employees' digital IDs will not be a valid form of identification to vote in this year's presidential election, a North Carolina appeals court ruled Friday. Why it matters: The move will force some of the 40,000 UNC-Chapel Hill students and workers who don't already have another form of valid voter identification to obtain one to vote, just over two weeks before early voting is set to begin in North Carolina. Context: UNC-Chapel Hill rolled out the university-generated digital IDs, known as the One Card, in 2023, but allowed cardholders the option of...
‘It’s managed chaos’: Western NC hospitals challenged but operational in Helene’s wake
Historic rainfall and flooding brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene have pushed western North Carolina hospitals into “managed chaos.”. Power outages forced many hospitals to rely on backup generators for several days. Widespread water system failures required alternative water supplies for hospitals that use tremendous amounts of water while handwashing, sterilizing surgical equipment and more. Impassable roads blocked by fallen trees and other wreckage disrupted travel for workers and patients alike. Communication disruptions made receiving calls and texts in some areas impossible, straining responses.
Josh Stein connects with young voters in Greensboro, NC
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein was joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday to introduce himself to voters and spread his message, with supporters citing his Democratic status and record as reasons for their support. The post Josh Stein connects with young voters in Greensboro, NC appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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