Data center moratorium fever for NC local governments
From Charlotte to Boiling Spring Lakes, communities of all sizes across NC are blocking additional data centers as AI drives surge in demand.
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Embezzlement probe in small NC town continues as leaders seek to move forward
Grand jury indicted Pilot Mountain ex-town manager after state audit and SBI probe that remains underway. Town leaders focus on future.
Ward math questions in Jacksonville lead to NC legislative push
Onslow legislators who dislike outcome of Jacksonville elections push to change how city elects council, could reduce Black representation.
Big changes for more than 200k NC student loan borrowers as SAVE plan set to dissolve
Big changes for more than 200k NC student loan borrowers as SAVE plan set to dissolve
NC Connection: Closing the News Gap
North Carolina's digital divide More than 1 million North Carolinians don't have high-speed internet. So what news and information are they missing, and
The Shaklan Investigative Reporting Fellowship
Together with the Elias Foundation and James and Jacqueline Mann, Carolina Public Press is honored to announce the formation of the Shaklan Investigative
EPA may roll back limits on GenX, other pollutants affecting NC drinking water
Advocates concerned President Trump's EPA tends to fold quickly in face of lawsuits from polluting industries, which could affect GenX rules.
Living in legal limbo. Woman living in Canada for years asks NC to rethink criminal charges.
NC views Joanne McDowell as fugitive. Canadian courts ruled that she was protecting her son. She's asking NC to reconsider.
Dry spell. Large parts of NC cope with months of low rainfall.
Despite some rains in May, most of NC has been exceptionally dry since August, affecting farmers and water utilities, while raising fire risk.
For new college graduates, job market is really that bad, even in NC
By some measures, NC's economy is relatively robust. But jobs that new college graduates need are in short supply, while cost of living soars.
‘If it ain’t broke.’ Bladen halts change that could have diluted Black votes.
Bladen County, NC, was considering a proposal that could have eliminated commission seats created to give Black voters a greater voice.
Changes in law dramatically shift NC juvenile detention population
Kids in juvenile detention in NC today are overwhelmingly part of adult court system thanks to legal changes. That's led to complications.
Florida entrepreneur’s job promises for NC mountains looking like a mirage
Paradigm was given land in Yancey County, NC, to build headquarters and manufacturing. Paradigm sold some of the land. Promises appear empty.
Potential amendment to cap property taxes has NC counties concerned
As legislators advance property tax ballot measure designed in part to turn out voters, NC counties warn that one size doesn't fit all.
Former Democrat provides key NC House vote to override veto on school tax credits
NC legislator who changed registration to unaffiliated after primary loss was key vote to override veto on federal tax credits program.
No embezzlement, but other problems in Randleman, NC auditor says.
State auditor's investigation found Randleman made financial missteps, behind on audits, but not evidence of embezzlement or P-card abuse.
UNCW gets UNC System blessing to continue medical school planning
Healthcare needs in fast-growing Wilmington region could be easier to meet if a UNCW med school trains doctors for nearby rural communities.
Uninsured population in NC set to rebound after years of decline
Changes in NC policies and economy drive many to go uninsured, which could promote 'death spiral' of higher rates for sicker customer pool.
Rights for sexual assault survivors at stake in proposed NC legislation
A woman frustrated by police handling of her case helped draft NC legislation to provide sexual assault survivors with more rights.
School in the cloud. NC rules changes lead to more online charter schools.
Henderson County-based Mountain Community Online School is an example of a brick-and-mortar charter also operating online statewide.
Cooking up NC budget deal. Some ingredients still in dispute.
NC legislative leaders agree on healthcare, raises, tax cuts. Still uncertain on some spending. Unclear if budget deal could survive veto.
Troubled work history for former Vance Co. jail officer charged with sex crimes
Former Wake EMS colleague said she reported repeated harassment. Shannon Charles Holley also worked briefly for Johnston jail before Vance.
Shunning the sunshine? NC order for Duke Energy to hit brakes on solar raises policy, legal questions.
NC Utilities Commission chair has told Duke Energy to halt procurement of solar energy resources. It's not clear he has that authority.
Hacked Canvas paints an unclear picture for NC schools, students
Public school districts and elite universities across the US are among those caught in limbo as Canvas platform deals with ransomware hack.