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Author Archives: Dan DeWitt

Dan DeWitt is a Carolina Public Press contributing writer based in Transylvania County. He previously wrote for the Tampa Bay Times. Send an email to info@carolinapublicpress.org to contact him or other members of the Carolina Public Press news team.

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Posted inEconomy

Losing ground against hunger in NC: 20% less food donated, 68% more need

by Dan DeWitt January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

North Carolina food assistance programs struggle under economic stress of continuing pandemic.

Lower Sam Branch Falls in Pisgah National Forest
Posted inEnvironment

New NC group encourages chasing waterfalls

by Dan DeWitt December 24, 2020December 21, 2020
Lower Sam Branch Falls in Pisgah National Forest
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New NC group encourages chasing waterfalls

by Dan DeWitt November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
Posted inEnvironment

Outdoor firing ranges: A regulatory dead zone

by Dan DeWitt November 12, 2020November 12, 2020
Cathey's Creek flows past the Brevard water plant in Transylvania County, the city's only source of drinking water. Cleanup of lead contamination from a police shooting range near the city has drawn federal prosecution of a city official. Frank Taylor / Carolina Public Press
Posted inEnvironment

Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic life

by Dan DeWitt November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

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