One disaster or two? Federal decision looms for damaged counties
Two weeks after heavy rains battered mountain counties, remnants of a tropical system caused more damage. Federal aid hinges on treating it as one event.…more
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North Carolina judges could get more discretion on drug crimes
A legislative committee looking at mandatory minimum sentencing for drug crimes, agrees that judges should be able to dissent from minimum sentences.…more
Broadband grants may spark better access, but hurdles remain
With many North Carolina communities falling through the cracks of federal broadband rules, new state program could boost broader, faster access.…more
Children face struggles in some North Carolina counties, stats show
Data on high rates of children in foster care or facing neglect in some counties may point to need for resources, but may not capture big picture.…more
UPDATED: Preservation group furious over demolished water tower in Mount Gilead
Advocates for saving a 1930s water tower in Mount Gilead accuse the town of not giving them the six months they were promised to find alternatives.…more
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