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Windblown and soaked, but bouncing back: Beaufort County still taking stock a month after Isaias
More than a month after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, officials and residents in one Eastern North Carolina county are still assessing the storm’s impact. Beaufort County saw a wide range of impacts from the storm, which was classified as a Category 1 hurricane when it made landfall Aug. 3 near Ocean Isle […]
Asheville nurses union vote unprecedented in NC
Labor scholar warns that HCA is signaling ‘not accepting the results,’ predicts hospital company can’t succeed after landslide union win.
Mental health provider got millions in Medicaid but exploited clients, judge says
Administrative law judge revoked Greensboro nonprofit group’s licence for ‘exploitation’ of clients, who have now been evicted from their homes.
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Online tool will give by-mail voters in North Carolina knowledge about whether their ballots have arrived and been accepted.
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Restoring the vote: Thousands in NC affected by court ruling, election officials trying to identify them
Some 5,000 people convicted of felonies who have completed sentences can’t be prevented from voting just because they owe fines, courts said. NC State Board of Elections now working to figure out which potential voters should be restored.
Seeds of change? Ban on genetically engineered crops on NC national wildlife refuges to be lifted
Farmers on national wildlife refuges in NC say they’ve struggled with a ban on genetically modified crops since 2013, which they think actually hurts the environment.
Caught in the infodemic: NC school policies frustrated by scientific challenges
Scientific studies on kids with COVID-19 highlight problems with accurate data reporting and message in the middle of a global health crisis.
Police accountability: Accessing law enforcement records in NC
Knowing which police records and information are open, accessible or confidential under N.C. law and whom to ask for them helps ensure transparency.
Crime & Justice
Are NC prisons in contempt? Punishing sick, misleading information alleged as judge weighs action
Attorneys for NC prisons deny accusations their clients have retaliated against those who talked. Judge unsure of ruling as state set to appeal earlier orders.
Economy
Pandemic slams NC Piedmont farmers, smaller operations faring better
Strong local food systems helping farmers with recovery. Economic woes and plant outbreaks devastate commercial food chain.
Education
Crashing the system: Pace of new home-school applications in NC more than doubles
Virtual versus in-person debate in public schools, plus fear of COVID-19, driving increasing numbers of NC parents to switch to homeschooling.
Environment
Stirring up the waters: Lawsuit demands NC coastal fishing reforms
Everyone in NC should have a right to catch fish on the coast, say reform advocates, accusing regulators of protecting trawling industry.
Health
Hit the gym, and here’s some cash: NC leaders announce measures to boost economy
Governor announces limited reopening of gyms and other spaces as pandemic appears to ease. Legislators plan to release federal funds to families, but measures are less than governor sought.
Politics & Government
As early voting days approach, some NC counties still need poll workers
Expected surge in early voting could hit different NC counties unevenly, with some struggling more to find enough workers. By the way, it’s a paying job.