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WEB4 days ago · Additional storms have made that challenging. by Lucas Thomae September 26, 2024. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
NC child welfare leader says system is ‘in crisis’ and state could be ...
WEBSep 26, 2022 · The state’s child welfare system “is in crisis,” and “at any point there could be a massive class-action lawsuit,” the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services told county directors of social services departments during a presentation earlier this month.
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WEBEnvironment. Beating blazes before they spark. Strategies to limit fire hazards in NC coastal ecosystems. by Jack Igelman September 18, 2024. Controlled burns, collaborative efforts between agencies, ecosystem restoration and less fire-prone developments are all key strategies. Driving wildfire risk along NC coast.
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 …
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 ...
Asheville, Buncombe crime databases offer access to public records
WEBOct 10, 2013 · Asheville, Buncombe crime databases offer access to public records. by Jon Elliston October 10, 2013July 8, 2020. Two relatively new online databases, from the Asheville Police Department and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, offer extensive access to crime reports. Both use a program called Police to Citizen (or P2C) that allows users to ...