Carolina Public Press

04/12/2025

NC justices uphold appellate decision questioning military ballots, overturn on 61,000 others. Appeal goes to federal court.

04/11/2025

In an interview with Carolina Public Press, NC Gov. Stein revisits his recent successes while looking ahead to what he still wants to accomplish.

In an interview with Carolina Public Press, Stein revisits his recent successes while looking ahead to what he still wants to accomplish.

04/10/2025

The Asheville-based hospital group Mission Health is no stranger to scrutiny or controversy, the most recent being objections to understaffing and pay cuts.

The Asheville-based hospital is no stranger to scrutiny or controversy, the most recent being objections to understaffing and pay cuts.

04/09/2025

The president’s distrust of the electoral process has led to an executive order shaking things up, including in NC. But it’s uncertain if he has the authority.

The president's distrust of the electoral process has led to an executive order shaking up things. But it's uncertain if he has the authority.

04/09/2025

After devastation of Helene, lawsuit says forest plan for NC's Pisgah, Nantahala National Forests pushes too much logging, at same time Trump administration wants even more.

After devastation of Helene, lawsuit says forest plan for Pisgah, Nantahala pushes too much logging, at same time Trump wants even more.

04/07/2025

A push by North Carolina’s powerful industry groups has some worried water pollution in Asheboro and elsewhere will go unchecked.

A push by North Carolina's powerful industry groups has some worried pollution in Asheboro and elsewhere will go unchecked.

04/04/2025

Two GOP members on appeals court panel back colleague Jefferson Griffin’s challenge in unresolved NC Supreme Court race. Appeal expected.

Two GOP members on appeals court panel back colleague Jefferson Griffin's challenge in unresolved NC Supreme Court race. Appeal expected.

04/04/2025

Gun bills aren’t new to NC politics. But there weren’t many major changes until 2023. Since then, the pace of legislation has picked up.

Gun bills aren't new to state politics. But there weren’t many major changes until 2023. Since then, the pace of legislation has picked up.

04/02/2025

Months after Helene took lives and livelihoods, many Asheville residents haven’t returned to work. Some think there might be a deeper issue.

Months after Helene took lives and livelihoods, many Asheville residents haven't returned to work. Some think there might be a deeper issue.

03/31/2025

Corn, normally a $750 million business for NC farmers, yielded only $250 million in 2024 because of extreme weather — both wet and dry. Farmers bracing for 2025.

Corn, normally a $750 million business for NC farmers, yielded only $250 million in 2024 because of extreme weather — both wet and dry.

03/28/2025

In statewide office for the first time, Hunt handles her role with a certain ease. But then, she’s no stranger to how Raleigh works.

In statewide office for the first time, Hunt handles her role with a certain ease. But then, she's no stranger to how Raleigh works.

03/26/2025

The strategy for many NC nonprofits, if they want to stay in business, is to keep quiet and stay off the radar of the Trump administration.

The strategy for many organizations, if they want to stay in business, is to keep quiet and stay off the radar of the Trump administration.

03/24/2025

Democrats and Republicans have split tickets in North Carolina elections for decades — and today maybe more than any other state.

03/21/2025

For months, Griffin election protests have made their way through NC and federal courts. On Friday, a three-judge panel heard the latest.

For months, Griffin election protests have made their way through state and federal courts. On Friday, a three-judge panel heard the latest.

03/21/2025

Another year, another drought for North Carolina farmers, who head into spring planting season with a lot of uncertainty.

03/19/2025

Reversing trend of NC rural women’s health care services drying up will require tracking, enforcement and incentives in policies and laws.

Reversing trend of NC rural women's health care services drying up will require tracking, enforcement and incentives in policies and laws.

03/18/2025

Women’s services often lose money for NC rural hospitals. State doesn’t track lost services or require hospitals to sustain care.

Women's services often lose money for NC rural hospitals. State doesn't track lost services or require hospitals to sustain care.

03/17/2025

NC data shows labor and delivery and other women’s services reduced or eliminated at rural hospitals, with negative health implications.

NC data shows labor and delivery and other women's services reduced or eliminated at rural hospitals, with negative health implications.