Carolina Public Press

10/08/2025

Voters cast ballots for mayors and council seats and in many NC cities and towns. Several officeholders fend off challenges amid low turnout.

10/07/2025

Parent groups concerned by books in NC school libraries that may not fit their idea of US values. Academic experts seek more nuanced approach.

10/06/2025

Due to 2022 change in federal VAWA law, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is trying former Swain Co. sheriff Cochran in tribal court.

10/03/2025

A look at top issues on NC voters’ and candidates’ minds ahead of 2025 municipal elections in Louisburg, Rocky Mount and New Bern.

A look at top issues on NC voters' and candidates' minds ahead of 2025 municipal elections in Louisburg, Rocky Mount and New Bern.

10/02/2025

NC court decision on challenge to legislative district maps could encourage lawmakers to squeeze out one more GOP-favorable US House seat.

10/01/2025

More 18-year-olds, friendly in-state tuition practices, testing flexibility and data for good ROI helping boost UNC System enrollment.

09/30/2025

Dozens of NC prison inmates with life sentences for convictions as kids can expect changes to parole review process after lawsuit settlement.

09/29/2025

Roan Highlands in NC are home to rare spruce-fir habitat and many unique species. A year after Helene, they are at increased risk.

09/26/2025

Complex strategic and political issues have prevented NC legislators from sending more recovery money to those in need after Helene.

09/25/2025

Multiple levels of federal screening and approvals are slowing flow of aid for damaged homes and other NC Helene relief to a trickle.

09/24/2025

While some Spruce Pine shops have reopened and big plans are underway, many economic challenges face Western NC town a year after Helene.

09/24/2025

October Medicaid funding deadline looms as Republican lawmakers in two NC legislative chambers disagree over children’s hospital proposal.

October Medicaid funding deadline looms as Republican lawmakers in two NC legislative chambers disagree over children's hospital proposal.