SBI says no to sweeping probe of NC county jail, but looking at key issues
SBI agent says Cherokee County sheriff had no problem with a much smaller investigation of alleged wrongdoing in his administration.…more
Interest group emails compete to influence NC national forests’ future
A look at what years of emails, obtained through a FOIA request, reveal about interest groups attempting to influence the Forest Service.…more
Former NC jail guard says someone altered record of scrap with inmate
Sheriff persuaded federal inmate to accept $800 in legal settlement in exchange for promise not to file a lawsuit over incident.…more
Chemours promises to reduce pollutants, but concerns persist downstream
Plant points to economic incentive to handle GenX and other chemicals. But water consumers and utilities near coast unhappy with state’s handling of case.…more
If past is prologue, buckle up for NC politics in 2019
From hurricanes to disputed elections to changing partisan numbers in the legislature, 2018 paves the way for a potentially stormy 2019 in NC politics.…more