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Hemp is a hot crop, so why are so few Black farmers growing it?
Despite the challenges of growing hemp, the business can be a rewarding one for farmers. One North Carolina program is trying to encourage and support more Black farmers in the industry.
What do prison releases by court settlement mean for NC residents? An FAQ
Gov. Roy Cooper and the state prison system agreed to settle a lawsuit over the conditions inside state prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The judge in the case, NAACP v. Cooper, had already issued a preliminary injunction, ruling that the conditions in the prisons were likely unconstitutional and that the groups suing the state had […]
Federal mass vaccination site in Greensboro open for appointments
North Carolina’s first FEMA-supported mass vaccination site set to administer 3,000 shots per day.
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The Kicker, Show 62 | Giving the COVID-19 vaccine a boost
This week’s show focuses on experts on vaccine distribution and those on the frontlines of this unprecedented vaccination program.
The Kicker, Show 61 | Imprisoned in a pandemic
Learn more about Carolina Public Press’s reporting on COVID-19 in North Carolina’s prison system.
The Kicker, Show 60 | 2020 Year in review
Managing editor Frank Taylor reflects on news coverage of an unpredictable and unprecedented year.
The Kicker, Show 59 | COVID-19 turns economic tiers upside down
Economic impact on North Carolina tourism towns changes Commerce Department designations for 2020.
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Governor relaxes restrictions on bars, restaurants, sports arenas and entertainment venues
As North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends and metrics stabilize, Gov. Roy Cooper eases capacity limits.
NC prisons settle NAACP case, agree to fast-track release of 3,500 inmates
Release of prisoners during next six months will be over and above other planned releases due to health concerns with overcrowding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carolina Public Press announces internship opportunities
Paid summer roles available through Emma Bowen Foundation and CUNY Newmark J-Corps partnerships
Pandemic ensures NC broadband access on the radar to stay
Local jurisdictions recognizing they can no longer wait to bring high-speed Internet service to residents in NC, thanks to challenges during COVID-19 precautions.
Pandemic prompts cycling in cities, but NC politics could apply the brakes
Interest in cycling increases, but funding for bike-friendly roads faces an uphill battle.
Big business donors may be pulling plug on NC Trump loyalists
Fallout from the vote to certify the new president could hinder future fundraising efforts as companies back away from political contributions.
Crime & Justice
Prisons contribute to racial imbalance in COVID-19 impact in NC
Inequity in sentencing and building more prisons in mostly Black communities add up to increased COVID-19 among people of color, including prison workers, inside and outside of NC prisons.
Economy
Environmental groups sue to stop exemptions to rules on timber projects
Federal law approved in 2020 lets Forest Service skip environmental analysis for many projects, including some that would be typical in NC mountains, raising concern among conservation groups.
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
Picking up pieces after coastal tornado
Winds of nearly 160 miles per hour tore through Brunswick County, NC, leaving three dead and thousands of dollars in damage.
Health
Thousands without adequate plumbing could be helped by minimum codes
73 NC counties lack any minimum housing code, which the state doesn’t require. Tenants may have little recourse and conditions can be unsafe during a pandemic.
Politics & Government
Counties, hospitals point to state software as vaccine choke point
Software doesn’t do things called for in state contract, locals upset over clunkiness, data lag.