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Would Charlotte crime justify deploying National Guard?
Fraternal Order of Police and 3 NC congressmen want President Trump to deploy National Guard to fight Charlotte crime. Others are dubious. Would Charlotte crime justify deploying National Guard? is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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Finding hope in Edgecombe after latest job creator doesn’t pan out
After many unkept promises from companies in job-starved NC region, Edgecombe leaders ready to gamble on data center promise of 1,000 jobs. Finding hope in Edgecombe after latest job creator doesn’t pan out is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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Why SEL is latest education acronym in crossfire of NC culture wars
Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is an older concept that’s gained new prominence since COVID. Some NC right-wing groups are opposed. Why SEL is latest education acronym in crossfire of NC culture wars is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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Should we read signs of a blue wave into NC elections?
Registered Democrats did well in 2025 NC municipal elections. But whether that constitutes a blue wave or predicts one in 2026 is unclear. Should we read signs of a blue wave into NC elections? is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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Small NC towns trying out direct texting with residents
Several small NC towns are experimenting with Utah-based TextMyGov service, which allows texting to and from residents. Reactions are mixed. Small NC towns trying out direct texting with residents is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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NC hospital out of Immediate Jeopardy. Critics question whether regulatory system works.
Asheville’s Mission Hospital has faced federally imposed Immediate Jeopardy three times in recent years. Some critics seek NC intervention. NC hospital out of Immediate Jeopardy. Critics question whether regulatory system works. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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Frozen SNAP funds leave NC recipients trying to figure out what will happen next
Court rulings, appeals, contradictory announcements and lack of food options leave recipients of SNAP in NC confused, in need of help. Frozen SNAP funds leave NC recipients trying to figure out what will happen next is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism. Read More
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