Jane Winik Sartwell | Carolina Public Press
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Western NC’s economy has rebounded well by some measures. But one year after Helene, limited access to food, housing and good jobs persists. -
Amid controversial federal policy reverses on vaccinations, flu shots are widely available. COVID shots limited to those with risk factors. -
China-based EcoKing plans to transform old Stanley furniture plant in Graham County, NC, to biodegradable paperware factory. -
Looking at damage to fields and farm infrastructure, a week after Tropical Depression Chantal caused widespread flooding across Central N.C. -
For a variety of businesses in western N.C., a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books. -
North Carolina doesn’t keep a registry of cryptomining operations, so it’s hard to know how many are in business across the state. -
A push by North Carolina’s powerful industry groups has some worried pollution in Asheboro and elsewhere will go unchecked. -
Months after Helene took lives and livelihoods, many Asheville residents haven’t returned to work. Some think there might be a deeper issue. -
Corn, normally a $750 million business for NC farmers, yielded only $250 million in 2024 because of extreme weather — both wet and dry. -
Another year, another drought for North Carolina farmers, who head into spring planting season with a lot of uncertainty.
