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Author Archives: NC Watchdog Reporting Network

The NC Watchdog Reporting Network is a cooperative effort of investigative journalists representing seven news organizations across North Carolina. Participants include Carolina Public Press, the Charlotte Observer, the News and Observer, WBTV, WECT, WRAL and WUNC. Email CPP's news team at info@carolinapublicpress.org to contact the NC Watchdog Reporting Network.

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School buses still running in NC despite concerns for engine fire

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

An analysis by the N.C. Watchdog Reporting Network of hundreds of fuel sample records from school buses with MaxxForce engines across the state shows that oil sample tests found elevated levels of fuel in the oil more than one third of the time.

vetoes records State Legislative Building. Budget impasse.
Posted inPolitics & Government

Once-secret records on NC political maps are now public — so we asked for them

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network March 17, 2022March 17, 2022
Gov. Roy Cooper and legislative leaders conduct a rare joint and bipartisan press conference Monday to announce passage of coronavirus response legislation. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.
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Some NC agencies slow to turn over details of leaders’ daily schedules

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
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NC schools slow to start COVID-19 testing, despite millions in federal funding

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
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NC school districts sitting on millions in pandemic relief funds

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

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