December 6, 2018, by Kate Martin

NC grand jury indicts former guard for kicking federal inmate in face

Fellow guard, fired after incident, questions training given to new guards, says he refused another job under sheriff who ‘hides his sins under his bible.’…more

December 5, 2018, by Rebecca Andrews

Some NC counties struggle with elevated infant mortality rates

Lack of parental education, limited access to health care and battles with parental substance abuse pose increased risks for infant mortality.…more

December 3, 2018, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 6 | ‘The forest can make us or break us’: Graham County, NC

Welcome to The Kicker from Carolina Public Press, a North Carolina news show bringing you conversations with journalists, sources and newsmakers from across the state. In this …more

November 30, 2018, by Vaughn Hagerty

River Watch says its involvement ensured record NC fine for chemical maker

Through litigation, River Watch gained a seat at the negotiating table as state regulators and a chemical company discussed penalties.…more

November 30, 2018, by Kate Martin

Key staff resigns amid widening NC probe of alleged jail inmate abuse

Officer who was initially named the new jail administrator says he quit after sheriff rescinded the promotion, then asked him to accept a demotion from his old……more

NC grand jury indicts former guard for kicking federal inmate in face

Some NC counties struggle with elevated infant mortality rates

The Kicker, Show 6 | ‘The forest can make us or break us’: Graham County, NC

River Watch says its involvement ensured record NC fine for chemical maker

Key staff resigns amid widening NC probe of alleged jail inmate abuse

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