In Princeville, a town chartered by formerly enslaved people, floods have driven away residents. Leaders working with state, feds to recover.
Posted inEnvironment
Finding new homes for NC mountain hellbenders
Conservationists work to transplant protected eastern hellbenders, a large salamander species, ahead of dam removal on the Watauga River.
Posted inPolitics & Government
NC Election Board dismisses protests along party lines; appeals possible
Even if protesters appeal state board decision, disallowing ballots is unlikely to change any 2024 election outcome.
Posted inEconomy
‘Crisis within a crisis.’ Food access woes growing in Western NC months after Helene.
Regional food bank adjusts after storm destroyed headquarters, but other infrastructure and economic issues frustrate food access.
Posted inHealth
Scathing audit for NC oversight of nursing homes
State auditor critiques late nursing home inspections. DHHS says audit unfair for including COVID era. Advocates skeptical of explanation.