Speed, NC, sets course to dissolve due to town's financial issues
Edgecombe County town of Speed faces NC Local Government Commission pressure to dissolve, after failing to comply with LGC mandate for audits.| Carolina Public Press
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 contributio...| Carolina Public Press
Court rulings, appeals, contradictory announcements and lack of food options leave recipients of SNAP in NC confused, in need of help. Federal drama around 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 contributi...| Carolina Public Press
Security personnel have become a ubiquitous presence at some NC libraries. Wake County says serious incidents have led to increased security. Policing by the books. What’s with all the security at some NC libraries? 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 suppor...| Carolina Public Press
Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025. High turnout for NC municipal elections as voters make themselves heard 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 journa...| Carolina Public Press
Edgecombe County town of Speed faces NC Local Government Commission pressure to dissolve, after failing to comply with LGC mandate for audits.| Carolina Public Press
Penny Abernathy, visiting professor at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, in discussion with Angie Newsome, explores role of public service journalism in combatting news gaps. Celebrating 10 years of investigative and public interest news in North Carolina, Carolina Public Press kicked off the yearlong discussion series with NC news deserts and ghost newspapers.| Carolina Public Press
HCA's Mission Hospital has 90 days to make fixes, feds say. Under fire, Asheville facility points to strong but dubious rankings.| Carolina Public Press
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HCA's Mission Hospital in Asheville could lose federal funding without fixes to 'severe deficiencies.' NC officials say 'band-aid' not enough.| Carolina Public Press
HCA-owned Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, faces 'Immediate Jeopardy' again due to awful regulator visit, fatality, patient ID screw-ups.| Carolina Public Press
NC court decision on challenge to legislative district maps could encourage lawmakers to squeeze out one more GOP-favorable US House seat.| Carolina Public Press
While NC is an unlikely target for more gerrymandering before the 2026 elections, the state's redistricting battles helped set it in motion.| Carolina Public Press
Putting price cap on regulations draws praise and criticism, but even conservative scholar questions why benefits were left out of the math.| Carolina Public Press
NC Attorney General Jackson, whose office is already suing HCA over handling of Mission Health, agrees with independent monitor findings.| Carolina Public Press
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don't soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.| Carolina Public Press
Law limits environmental regulations with high economic impact, but doesn't look at pollution's economic and health impact on NC consumers.| Carolina Public Press
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GOP majority peels away Dems to override vetoes on controversial NC legislation on immigration detention, charter schools and other issues.| Carolina Public Press
Public TV and radio outlets in NC face layoffs and other emergency measures. Damage to media infrastructure could end some programming.| Carolina Public Press
Dogwood Health Trust announces that HCA compliance with 2019 Mission purchase agreement has potentially come up short for a second year.| Carolina Public Press
