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

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

Democrats and Republicans have split tickets in North Carolina elections for decades — and today maybe more than any oth...
03/24/2025

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

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

Another year, another drought for North Carolina farmers, who head into spring planting season with a lot of uncertainty...
03/21/2025

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

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

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

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

Between Feb. 24 and March 3, the N.C. Forest Service responded to a whopping 806 wildfires — mainly caused by the neglig...
03/14/2025

Between Feb. 24 and March 3, the N.C. Forest Service responded to a whopping 806 wildfires — mainly caused by the negligence of humans.

The eroding power of a North Carolina governor has been a concern to many. A number of GOP-led bills are aimed at dimini...
03/12/2025

The eroding power of a North Carolina governor has been a concern to many. A number of GOP-led bills are aimed at diminishing it further.

Over 100 years. That’s how long the Lumbee have been denied federal recognition. Now, President Donald Trump is pushing ...
03/10/2025

Over 100 years. That’s how long the Lumbee have been denied federal recognition. Now, President Donald Trump is pushing for that to change.

Over 100 years. That's how long the Lumbee have been denied federal recognition. Now, President Donald Trump is pushing for that to change.

With time running out, North Carolina lawmakers are filing a flurry of bills targeting DEI efforts, immigration and … fi...
03/07/2025

With time running out, North Carolina lawmakers are filing a flurry of bills targeting DEI efforts, immigration and … fireworks?

With time running out, North Carolina lawmakers are filing a flurry of bills targeting DEI efforts, immigration and ... fireworks?

The controversy over the fate of NC town's Confederate monument, first erected in 1909, has been ongoing since 2020.
03/05/2025

The controversy over the fate of NC town's Confederate monument, first erected in 1909, has been ongoing since 2020.

The controversy over the fate of Edenton's Confederate monument, which was first erected in 1909, has been ongoing since 2020.

From DEI efforts to immigration to the environment, executive orders from the Trump administration are expected to have ...
03/05/2025

From DEI efforts to immigration to the environment, executive orders from the Trump administration are expected to have far-reaching effects.

If passed, NC House Bill 47 — a $500 million funding package — would address several critical areas of Helene-related re...
02/28/2025

If passed, NC House Bill 47 — a $500 million funding package — would address several critical areas of Helene-related recovery in Western NC.

If passed, House Bill 47 — a $500 million funding package — would address several critical areas of Helene-related recovery in Western NC.

Could it be time for a North Carolina voting map everyone likes? Lawmakers’ latest attempt at redistricting has some fee...
02/27/2025

Could it be time for a North Carolina voting map everyone likes? Lawmakers’ latest attempt at redistricting has some feeling they’re getting ‘closer.’

Could it be time for a voting map everyone likes? Lawmakers' latest attempt at redistricting has some feeling they're getting 'closer.'

Raleigh. Greensboro. Charlotte. The blocky buildings of the brutalist era are all across North Carolina. But the love af...
02/24/2025

Raleigh. Greensboro. Charlotte. The blocky buildings of the brutalist era are all across North Carolina. But the love affair with these concrete cubes may be over.

Raleigh. Greensboro. Charlotte. The blocky buildings are all across the state. But the love affair with these concrete cubes may be over.

From gun rights to Helene recovery to cellphone restrictions, bills introduced this NC legislative session follow famili...
02/21/2025

From gun rights to Helene recovery to cellphone restrictions, bills introduced this NC legislative session follow familiar political themes.

From gun rights to Helene recovery to cellphone restrictions, bills introduced this legislative session follow familiar political themes.

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La disminución del voto latino en Carolina del Norte: Por qué ocurrió y por qué algunos latinos están votando al Partido Republicano #DemocracyDay

Latino votes drop in N.C.: Why it happened and why some Latinos are voting Republican #DemocracyDay

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In this week's episode of "Behind the Byline" we will break down the process of reporting on the families impacted by the process of stacking charges and sentences in North Carolina. Tune in tomorrow at noon and catch up on the last episode: https://carolinapublicpress.org/60634/behind-the-byline-radio-show-the-hidden-toll-of-incarceration/

We have big plans for next year, including: • Continued investigations into the NC Department of Social Services • In-depth coverage of NC elections • Q&As with reporters that will take you behind the scenes of their investigations • Expanded local and regional coverage in Western and Eastern North Carolina Whether you’re new to our nonprofit organization or have been with us from the very beginning, you know that our public service reporting fills a critical need in our community. We need your support to keep doing this important work. Join us for 2022 and keep this going! https://bit.ly/cppdonate

The top 10 reasons to give to Carolina Public Press: As we wind down our 10th anniversary through the end of the year, here are 10 reasons to join in the work of Carolina Public Press through your financial support, courtesy of the CPP team. Reason No. 7: Because Carolina Public Press provides in-depth coverage of stories you won’t find anywhere else. I am grateful to be board chair of a North Carolina nonprofit news organization that values in-depth journalism and reporting important issues that often don’t get coverage anywhere else. Please consider supporting CPP by contributing to our nonprofit newsroom." ~Scott Barnwell, Chair, Carolina Public Press Board of Directors https://bit.ly/cppdonate

Join us to tackle some writerly questions specific to the Old North State! How are authors inspired by place? Is the N.C. literary scene growing? Who are the up and coming authors to watch in our state? What eventually happens to the Kindred Spirit notebooks from Sunset Beach? Why is N.C. such a popular setting for novels, poetry and essay? Register now! https://bit.ly/literaryNC

We're excited about our next "10 for NC" event featuring a panel of authors and experts! Check out this video, meet our panelists and register now! https://bit.ly/literaryNC

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