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CORONAVIRUS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Weekly status updates • Nursing home outbreaks • Child care resources for essential workers • All coronavirus news
Black farmers markets grow in North Carolina
Three Black farmers markets in Piedmont region provide new opportunities for farmers and customers.
Lawsuit: ‘Abject failure’ by NC marine fisheries division
While DEQ gloats about partial voluntary dismissal of earlier federal lawsuit over coastal fisheries oversight, plaintiffs in new suit cite related concerns and old plaintiffs say their legal action hasn’t gone away.
How are NC counties going to recount millions of ballots?
Statewide recount to settle Supreme Court chief justice contest will follow clear rules. But counties will be left paying the bill.
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PODCASTS
The Kicker, Show 54 | Something extra in the water
Concern grows over water quality in Brevard creek after disposal of soil from shooting range is questioned.
The Kicker, Show 53 | Post election: what’s next in NC?
CPP elections reporter Jordan Wilkie explains how outstanding ballots may impact results in state races.
The Kicker, Show 52 | NC first-hand voting accounts
On this week’s Kicker, host Stephanie Carson talks with a series of voters from across the state who voted early or by absentee ballot. The Kicker from Carolina Public Press · The Kicker, Show 52 | NC Voter First Hand Accounts Continue to follow our latest election 2020 coverage by clicking HERE. Carolina Public Press […]
The Kicker, Show 51 | Harvest Season and Immigration
Immigrant advocacy groups work to navigate health care needs, pay and working environments for migrant workers in North Carolina.
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NC counties finalize elections just past deadline
Mistakes, system problems, outstanding provisional ballots and protests delay final result in at least one race, with recount possible.
Biden wins presidency, despite Trump plurality win in NC
North Carolina goes for Trump in close vote, but not enough to overcome other states that flipped to Biden.
Tillis wins close US Senate race, but most NC congressional races not competitive
Cawthorn stakes easy victory in much-hyped mountain congressional contest.
GOP retains control after NC legislative contests
Split decision as one party gains in Senate and the other in House. GOP remains in majority in both chambers, but can’t reclaim supermajority they had before 2018.
NC Gov. Cooper outruns Forest
Governor wins with comfortable edge as Forest fades. Parties to split other council of state races, with Attorney General Josh Stein a narrow winner.
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
Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic life
Upcoming federal trial of Brevard city official over handling of lead contamination highlights a concern that affects other NC communities.
Economy
College food service workers worried about coronavirus risks
‘We’re risking our lives to come out here and serve the students.’
Education
To go or not to go: School districts, parents face tough choices with increased flexibility
NC schools can offer full-time instruction for younger students under rule change, but not everyone agrees on which way to go with COIVD-19 outbreaks continuing.
Environment
Hiddenite residents devastated after deadly floods
Days of rain led swollen river to inundate campground where people had been living in Alexander County.
Health
![Kim Hines shops at Citi Trends in Goldsboro on May 15, 2020. The clothing store opened last back to regular hours on May 8th. [Melissa Sue Gerrits/The Carolina Public Press]](https://i2.wp.com/carolinapublicpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-habits-CPP-mgerrits06-scaled-e1591316712500.jpg?resize=800%2C800&ssl=1)
Pandemic surging in NC, conditions in coming weeks could make it worse
Colder temperatures and holidays could prove prime spreading grounds for COVID-19 and the flu, medical experts warn.
Politics & Government
Election is over in NC, well, not quite
Outstanding provisional ballots in one county, protests, possible protest appeals and likely recount leave one statewide race uncertain and more work for elections staffs before they can certify all results and update voter history.