April 22, 2019, by Kate Martin

Understanding trauma survivors transforms police training for rape cases

While experts praise value of specialized training in dealing with sexual assault cases, they say demand for such training remains limited in NC.…more

April 19, 2019, by Politifact North Carolina

Do all North Carolina teachers get a work-free lunch break?

Fact-checking a state representative’s claim that all public school teachers in North Carolina do not currently get a duty free lunch break.…more

April 18, 2019, by Jack Igelman

Collaborative group crucial to revision process for NC national forests

The U.S. Forest Service is nearly done with its massive revision of the Nantahala and Pisgah forest plans, thanks in part to the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Partnership.…more

April 16, 2019, by Kate Martin

Proposed legislation seeks to close rape loopholes

Senate and House bills seek to wipe out legal precedents that make it difficult to prove rape in NC after revoked consent or if a victim is……more

April 15, 2019, by Frank Taylor

The Kicker, Show 13 | Behind bars in Cherokee County

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

April 12, 2019, by Kirk Ross

House passes fix for student voter-ID issues

Senate expected to address issue soon. Whether Senate will focus on the House bill or draft separate legislation to tackle student voter-ID is unclear.…more

April 11, 2019, by Frank Taylor

Duke Energy to appeal order to remove coal ash

Duke Energy says science, engineering and consumer costs make forced excavation of coal ash storage a bad idea. Environmental group says Duke is delaying.…more

April 9, 2019, by Kate Martin

Former NC jail guard now faces felony assault charge in scrap with inmate

Grand jury indicted former Cherokee jail guard on two misdemeanor counts in December. Another grand jury has replaced those charges with a single felony.…more