Lucas Thomae | Carolina Public Press
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Communities hit by natural disasters in NC have counted on FEMA’s BRIC grants to rebuild with resiliency. Recent cuts create uncertainty. -
Lawsuit claims police in Hickory, NC, shot suspect while he was unarmed, using deadly force while he was fleeing and posed no threat. -
After woeful federal and state assessments of problems with social services in NC, child welfare reforms may put teeth into state oversight. -
Crack-era sentencing led to a large number of people who wouldn’t be in prison by today’s rules. Biden gave clemency to many convicted in N.C. -
Raleigh. Greensboro. Charlotte. The blocky buildings are all across the state. But the love affair with these concrete cubes may be over. -
The ban came from no less than the superintendent. Now, the ACLU is involved and Cleveland County finds itself in a fight over free speech. -
Some have done it quietly. Others publicly. In eliminating diversity initiatives, North Carolina is joining a host of companies and colleges. -
Faced with Helene’s deluge, Duke Energy coped by opening a dam. But excess water drowned a community, which could put Duke in hot water.
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State auditor critiques late nursing home inspections. DHHS says audit unfair for including COVID era. Advocates skeptical of explanation. -
Expected federal appropriations measure the best bet for N.C. storm relief dollars in 2024 beyond rainy-day fund moves in state bill.
