Federal agency responds after environmental and civil rights groups complained about the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality permitting several hog operations in Sampson and Duplin counties.
Posted inCrime & Justice
Officials seeking outside help after Jason Walker shooting to limit conflict of interest
Fayetteville police chief and Cumberland DA announced outside investigations. That’s not unusual in officer-involved shootings, but it’s not automatic.
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Insurer’s lawsuit against Cherokee County moved to Cherokee County
N.C. Counties Liability Property Joint Risk Management Agency hopes to limit its payouts after misconduct by county DSS officials led to millions in verdicts and settlements.
Posted inHealth
Vaccines become more accessible to farmworkers, but many still struggle with internet access
A state program tries to tackle one big barrier to care for farmworkers that predates the pandemic: internet access.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Appeal to NC Supreme Court expected as judges uphold political maps
Three-judge panel said it couldn’t strike down controversial NC election districts. Outcome could be different in expected appeal to high court.