Reader Tad Little launches our “Reader Photo” feature with this view of the Arden Progress Energy plant across a misty Lake Julian. Progress Energy made news recently when it and Charlotte-based Duke Power announced a proposal to merge.
Posted inSpecial Reports
NC Voter ID law could cost state at least $18 million
The Institute for Southern Studies takes a look at how much a voter ID law would cost North Carolina, including things like how much publicity efforts to inform voters when studies show up to 11 percent of citizens don’t have a photo ID.
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Maps & Graphics
Sometimes a map or graphic can say more than a story. This is our repository for the maps and graphics we produce and for the ones we’re collecting from the public record. They’re available for free, for viewing, downloading and printing, when possible.
Posted inPolitics & Government
WNC’s rural schools face added stress in state budget woes
The region’s most rural and mountainous school systems face unique challenges as the state works to close a $2.4 billion budget shortfall. After years of cutbacks, more are looming. In Macon County, leaders may have found some solutions others may learn from – for now.
Posted inEconomy, Education, Environment, Politics & Government
Photo Essay: From the lunchroom to the classroom
School systems across the state are bracing for state budget cuts, just as federal stimulus money also disappears. Carolina Public Press goes inside the Macon County Schools to see how looming cuts could impact the largely rural 11-school system, it’s nearly 4,400 students and 340 teachers.