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Parts of Western NC see vaccine demand drop to a ‘trickle’
Several Western NC counties seeing recent surge in COVID-19 cases even as willing pool of vaccine recipients dries up.
How does the SBI investigate police shootings in NC?
When people die at the hands of law enforcement or while in custody, local officials often ask the SBI to investigate. What happens next?
NC news deserts, ghost newspapers focus of first Carolina Public Press ‘Ten for NC’ series
Penny Abernathy, visiting professor at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, in discussion with Angie Newsome, explores role of public service journalism in combatting news gaps.
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Sheriff reveals names of 7 deputies involved in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.
Sheriff’s office says three officers fired shots and four others were involved. An additional three officers resigned or retired following the incident.
Carolina Public Press celebrates 10 years of independent, nonpartisan journalism
Carolina Public Press has spent the last decade building and exploring many ways to get public service journalism into the eyes, ears, minds and hearts of North Carolinians, especially those who are most directly affected by state policies and official actions. The organization’s key strategies include listening and research, with an emphasis on transparency and open access to public records and government.
Governor announces relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions
Outdoor mask mandate to end this week. Social distancing and indoor mask restrictions remain in force.
UPDATE: NC judge denies petition to immediately release body camera footage in Andrew Brown Jr. case
Judge Jeff Foster ruled against the press’ petition to release footage of the shooting and killing of Andrew Brown Jr. by law enforcement in Pasquotank County.
Las vacunas son críticas para los trabajadores agrícolas de la NC occidental
Como una de las poblaciones más vulnerables de COVID-19, los trabajadores agrícolas son candidatos clave para la vacunación. Las organizaciones de los condados de la NC occidental trabajan para recibir disparos a grupos transitorios.
What should you do if you or your friend has been sexually assaulted?
Frequently asked questions about what to do after a sexual assault in North Carolina.
Crime & Justice
Judge removes District Attorney Greg Newman from office
Greg Newman, district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, was disciplined last year by the state bar and has been the subject of complaints over his handling of cases.
Economy
A chicken-or-egg problem for poultry processing
Since 2017 plant closure, North Carolina poultry farmers struggle to find new solutions for processing.
Education
Vaccination loopholes allow some to receive doses ahead of their group
University volunteers and school staff in some NC districts receive COVID-19 vaccine doses ahead of schedule.
Environment
Forest supervisor balances population, budget and environmental concerns
Forest supervisor James Melonas sets priorities for tenure as leader of state’s four national forests. Photo by USFS.
Health
Coronavirus in North Carolina: Status updates
Carolina Public Press provides regular updates and expanded reporting in response to unprecedented health emergency of coronavirus in North Carolina.
Politics & Government
Census data gives North Carolina a 14th congressional seat
New numbers show state gained 1 million new residents since 2010. Data for redistricting expected in late summer.