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WEB6 days ago — Additional storms have made that challenging. by Lucas Thomae September 26, 2024. Economy. Looks like we’re in for nasty weather. NC farmers face rough harvest. Dry, wet, windy summer and hurricane ahead have NC farms concerned about harvest of corn, apples, peanuts, tobacco. Livestock also affected. by …
New NC voting rules: ID requested with exceptions – here’s what …
WEBSep 15, 2023 — This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces.
Fort Liberty: Divided views on changing Fort Bragg’s name
WEBJul 12, 2022 — The federal Naming Commission will present the new name for Fort Bragg to Congress for review in October. by Ben Sessoms July 12, 2022. The intersection of Bragg Boulevard and Fort Bragg Street in Fayetteville, seen here on July 11, 2022. Ben Sessoms / Carolina Public Press. Fort Bragg may soon go by another name: Fort Liberty.
Early voting in North Carolina: How it started, who uses it and how …
WEBOct 10, 2022 — North Carolinians are just a few weeks away from seeing “I voted” stickers on the clothes of strangers at the grocery store. One-stop voting, also commonly known as “early voting,” begins Oct. 20 and will continue through Nov. 5.
Voting FAQ for NC 2024 election - Carolina Public Press
WEBAug 7, 2024 — Henderson County polling place election judge Tracye Sheley collects ballots from Daniel and Vanessa Livingston during curbside voting for the primary election on May 17, 2022, at Fletcher Town Hall. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press. North Carolina voters looking to either register to vote or cast their ballots in the 2024 general election ...
Police accountability: Accessing law enforcement records in NC
WEBJun 15, 2020 — As calls for police accountability sweep the nation, more people are interested in understanding how to find out whether law enforcement officers in their communities have been accused of misconduct.. However, even getting something as simple as a police report in North Carolina can be up for interpretation, and many agencies err on the side of opacity, said Mike Tadych, a lawyer who ...
NRC gives blessing to safety record of NC nuclear plants
WEBApr 30, 2021 — A meeting earlier in the month presented the performance record of the McGuire nuclear plant. In all, Duke Energy operates five nuclear power reactors at three plants in North Carolina with additional plants in South Carolina. NRC inspectors reported that each of Duke’s plants in North Carolina met …
Fayetteville approves funding for affordable housing
WEBJun 28, 2022 — The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved funding Monday night to go toward a housing trust fund that will address the lack of affordable housing in the city. The funding includes grants valued at $1 million from the state and more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME Investment ...
Structure of NC child protective services leads to inequity
WEBJun 9, 2021 — North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services provides guidance and training for child protective services divisions within county-level social services agencies. Then it’s up to local departments of social services in each of the 100 counties to interpret and enact the policies. More than 1 …
Voters elect 24 North Carolina sheriffs, 12 with different party ...
WEBNov 9, 2022 — Twenty-four counties will have new sheriffs in December. Residents in 43 of North Carolina’s 100 counties voted in sheriff’s elections during the Nov. 8 general election. Of those counties, 24 elected new sheriffs, according to election results from the N.C. State Board of Elections.. Sheriff elections date back to the signing of the North Carolina State Constitution in 1868, which states ...