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Jan 14, 2025 · Carolina Public Press is an independent nonprofit news organization dedicated to nonpartisan, in-depth and investigative news built upon the facts and context North Carolinians …
Death count from Helene in NC counties nears final tally
Oct 18, 2024 · Extensive damage along the Swannanoa River near Swannanoa River Road in East Asheville on Sept. 30, 2024, three days after Tropical Storm Helene swept through …
Relief dollars for NC depend on political deal-making in DC, Raleigh
Dec 13, 2024 · Extensive damage to roads and property in the Chimney Rock Village area of Rutherford County in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene are seen in this aerial image on …
County-by-county NC recovery from Helene after 2 weeks
Oct 12, 2024 · For much of Western North Carolina, there was everything that happened before Sept. 27 when Helene swept through the region. And then there is everything that happened …
Early voting in North Carolina: How it started, who uses it and how …
Oct 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 …
East Asheville major retailers' woes after Helene affect community
Oct 26, 2024 · Retail outlets in East Asheville, from big box stores like Walmart to specialty tourist destinations like Antique Tobacco Barn, are struggling to return to normal after Tropical Storm …
Boone, NC, picking up pieces after Tropical Storm Helene
Oct 5, 2024 · Outside of Asheville, Boone is one of the largest population centers in Western North Carolina.It’s a major tourist destination and educational hub. Folks in Boone and around …
Police accountability: Accessing law enforcement records in NC
Jun 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 …
Public health woes in Helene aftermath in Western NC
Nov 7, 2024 · One week after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, Asheville resident Sonya Lynn woke up with stomach cramps that she could only compare to going into …
Noncitizen voting amendment on NC 2024 ballot, an FAQ
Oct 4, 2024 · Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. So why is noncitizen voting on the ballot in North Carolina? People who are not U.S. citizens cannot vote in federal elections.