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WEB6 days ago · 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 need to know.
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.
Violence against doctors and nurses is rising. A new N.C. law aims …
WEBNov 7, 2023 · By Michelle Crouch, Charlotte Ledger and North Carolina Health News Emergency physician Jennifer Casaletto has been cursed at, shoved, punched, spat on and bitten while trying to do her job. One patient threw a container full of urine at one of her medical residents. Another kicked her when she was pregnant.
Fort Liberty: Divided views on changing Fort Bragg’s name
WEBJul 12, 2022 · Fort Bragg may soon go by another name: Fort Liberty. In last year’s National Defense Authorization Act, Congress charged the Naming Commission with renaming any military installation whose name commemorates the Confederacy.. Fort Bragg is named after North Carolina native Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general …
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 ...
Asheville, Buncombe crime databases offer access to public records
WEBOct 10, 2013 · Two relatively new online databases, from the Asheville Police Department and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, offer extensive access to crime reports.
What if Gov. Cooper wins the veepstakes? - Carolina Public Press
WEBJul 21, 2024 · Editor’s note: This article initially appeared on July 8, as speculation that President Biden might not seek re-election heated up. The article was been updated and reposted on July 21, following President Biden’s decision not to run. Gov. Roy Cooper’s name continued at that time to be strongly in the mix of those rumored to be under consideration for the vice-presidential position on ...
Changes to eviction in NC: Frequently asked questions
WEBAug 5, 2021 · A homeless camp in Wilmington in March 2020, a week after the state COVID shutdown. The Good Shepherd Center, which administers the city’s eviction prevention program, has received $920,000 in CARES Act rent and utility assistance funds.
Voting FAQ for NC 2024 election - Carolina Public Press
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Voting is tricky. Some NC rules have changed. Misinformation creates confusion. Answers to frequently asked questions offer a reference.