DSS shredding may be under federal investigation
District attorney paid visit to the US Attorney’s Office the same day Carolina Public Press reported on massive document shredding at Cherokee County DSS.…more
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More than $200K repaid to feds after one county’s foster care errors
Cherokee County officials deny knowledge of payback. NC DHHS says its communications about costly errors with troubled DSS agency took place by phone.…more
The Kicker, Show 24 | When the state stepped in at Cherokee County DSS
CPP lead investigative reporter Kate Martin talks about the results of a records request regarding NC DHHS involvement with Cherokee County DSS.…more
SBI not done with investigation of Cherokee County DSS
SBI had filed a report on its investigation of unlawful DSS seizures of children. Agents may be looking at issues that have emerged in recent months.…more
DHHS memo: NC agency knew early about DSS unlawful actions
District attorney and civil attorney for families furious that DHHS didn’t report potential felonies or act quickly to correct Cherokee DSS problems.…more