Rural northern Buncombe County is the first area in the county to see the result of the American Rescue Plan Act’s quest to expand reliable broadband access. Buncombe is one of 81 NC counties that have received state funding to improve internet service.
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NC child welfare leader says system is ‘in crisis’ and state could be sued ‘at any point’
North Carolina faces issues with providing children with emotional and behavioral health care, official says.
Posted inCPP East
With NC hurricane season underway, do you ‘Know Your Zone’?
20 coastal counties are participating in a program that provides details about what to do in an emergency based on your specific address.
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¿No puede votar en persona? Le contamos cómo se puede votar por correo en Carolina del Norte
Cualquier votante registrado en Carolina del Norte puede votar sin salir de su casa mediante boleta de voto por correo en un proceso sencillo que le mostramos a continuación.
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Where is federal COVID-19 relief going in NC? Most WNC counties opt to pay public employees’ salaries.
Federal Treasury data shows that about half of the American Rescue Plan Act funds spent in WNC counties has been used on staff salaries. Nearly $98 million is still available to be allocated.