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Some legislators want to walk back NC clean energy commitments
With federal priority changes and President Trump pushing pro-energy agenda, some GOP lawmakers want to roll back NC clean energy policies. Some legislators want to walk back NC clean energy commitments 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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Population boom or bust? Wilmington’s growth spurt sparks larger debate on ‘overdevelopment.’
As Wilmington swells with a surge of new residents, many wonder if the city’s infrastructure will be able to handle the rapid growth. Population boom or bust? Wilmington’s growth spurt sparks larger debate on ‘overdevelopment.’ 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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Rural maternity wards are closing all over. Just not this one in Siler City.
The labor and delivery unit at UNC Health Chatham has continued to operate despite closures at other rural hospitals across North Carolina. Rural maternity wards are closing all over. Just not this one in Siler City. 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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As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won’t be a cruel summer
For a variety of businesses in Western NC, a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books. As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won’t be a cruel summer 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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4.1 Earthquake Felt on Saturday Morning
It was just after nine o’clock Saturday morning when residents across the Southeast felt the ground shake. The U.S. Geological Survey first reported a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, but later updated the magnitude to 4.1. The quake’s epicenter was located in Blount County, Tennessee in the community of Greenback. According to early reports from the USGS, the tremor was felt as far away as Atlanta, Georgia. The agency has also issued a 23% chance of aftershocks occurring over the next week. So far, no major damage has been reported. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says no road damage has been found, but bridge inspections will continue as a precaution over the coming weeks. In West Knox County, Rural Metro Fire responded to a brief gas leak — the only emergency call linked to the quake. No injuries were reported. Blount County’s Emergency Management Director, Lance Coleman, confirmed there were no reports of damage or injuries in the area, though their office did receive a flood of phone calls. A spokesperson for the Tennessee Valley Authority noted that Fontana Dam experienced slight movement during the event — enough to require inspection — but no issues were found. Meanwhile, the Great Smoky Mountains…
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Sting Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests
On May 5, 2025, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with multiple agencies, conducted “Operation Up the Creek.” This operation was a multi-day Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) enforcement campaign. The planning and organization of this operation took several months to ensure its success. Over 45 law enforcement officers, including local, state, and federal investigators, were involved in the undercover operation. ICAC task forces are dedicated to investigating, prosecuting, and developing effective responses to technology-facilitated crimes against children. This operation marked a significant first for Jackson County and would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. Detectives from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office spent months preparing for this initiative. The operation resulted in six (6) arrests, and additional suspects may face charges, which will be disclosed at a later date. Some of these suspects may also face federal charges. Sheriff Farmer and the dedicated team at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office are committed to protecting children and ensuring the safety of ALL Jackson County citizens. We are grateful for the strong relationships we have built at the local, state, and federal levels, which played a crucial role in the success of this operation.…
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Crypto concerns: Why makers of digital currency want to be here. What makes NC counties wish they left.
North Carolina doesn’t keep a registry of cryptomining operations, so it’s hard to know how many are in business across the state. Crypto concerns: Why makers of digital currency want to be here. What makes NC counties wish they left. 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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