Carolina Public Press

07/02/2025

Loss of homes and jobs, limited replacement options and general disruption after Helene make 5% to 35% population loss in NC mountains likely.

07/01/2025

Legislation would have banned most camping by unhoused people, but allowed local designated areas. Some critics said those were unworkable.

06/30/2025

Trails project underway in Western NC since 2019 has been a boost to local economy in Old Fort, but was devastated by Helene.

06/26/2025

After woeful federal and state assessments of problems with social services in NC, child welfare reforms may put teeth into state oversight.

06/26/2025

After NC House and Senate each approved a Helene recovery package with key differences, both chambers reached deal, allocating $500 million.

06/26/2025

Charlotte-based CPCC lifts campus bans on two plaintiffs, says it will comply with NC transparency laws. Both sides claim victory.

06/25/2025

Most NC Senate Democrats vote present rather than support anti-trans items that GOP added to once popular legislation on revenge p**n.

06/24/2025

Senators unanimous in passing $2.6 billion Helene relief package. But not all thrilled with details or sure NC House won’t seek key changes.

Senators unanimous in passing $2.6 billion Helene relief package. But not all thrilled with details or sure NC House won't seek key changes.

06/23/2025

Universities in NC have fired employees after undercover videos by conservative group, whose actions appear legal, but ethically dubious.

06/20/2025

Yancey prepares to exit library system. Grassroots group hires law firm to counter those plans, which they say violate rights, waste money.

06/19/2025

A Helene relief bill that appeared stalled in one committee of the NC Senate has been moved to another, perhaps improving chances of passage.

A Helene relief bill that appeared stalled in one committee of the NC Senate has been move to another, perhaps improving chances of passage.

06/18/2025

Five-year investigation of Sons of Confederate Veterans ends with misdemeanor charges, small fines. Highlights NC campaign finance law limits.

5-year investigation of Sons of Confederate Veterans ends with misdemeanor charges, small fines. Highlights NC campaign finance law limits.