Lawmakers consider $27.9 million for disaster recovery in areas hit in 2018
NC House of Representatives takes up bill to fund range of disaster recovery related to Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael.…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
Bishop, Murphy give GOP two wins in NC congressional special elections
Strong showing for Democrat McCready in Mecklenburg County not enough to overcome GOP edge for Bishop in Union and other counties in do-over election.…more
NC lawmakers start on new district maps, promise transparent process
Email that included data the courts said lawmakers are not supposed to view as they create new maps draws criticism and concern about process.…more
Hunger community forum, resource fair coming to Burnsville
If you are struggling with – or concerned about – hunger and food insecurity in Yancey, Mitchell and Avery counties, please join us for a community discussion……more