Engagement near record-high for midterm primary, still fewer than 1-in-5 NC eligible voters participated. Conspiracy theorist activity in Surry County doesn’t seem to dampen the vote.
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Buncombe commits $3M in ARPA funds to preschool programs
Initiative designed to improve funding and resources for preschools, seen as essential for children’s recovery from pandemic but unaffordable for many families.
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DHHS takes over child services in Bertie County
Precise reason for state takeover unclear. Agency had lost numerous workers to surrounding counties in recent years.
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Cumberland adds opioid settlement funds to budget
With overdose frequency increasing, county health department to conduct meetings around the county in coming weeks to get feedback on how to spend the funds.
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Previewing Tuesday’s primary: What May vote will teach us about NC and US politics
Individual voters have more power in North Carolina midterm primaries to set direction for the parties and state government.