List of voters challenged. NC residents unhappy about being on list.
Dec 5, 2024 · Meredith Brooke Bass, 44, grew up with Jefferson Griffin.A year ahead of him in school, she was best friends with one of his first cousins. Today, they’re still personal Facebook friends.
Conway falsely claims NC officials covering up storm deaths
Jan 2, 2025 · Editor’s note: During the holidays, Carolina Public Press is reposting some of our highlight stories from 2024. Today’s story looks at a conspiracy theory about a cover up of storm deaths that was being pushed by former reality TV star Eustace Conway.
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Housing woes intensify months after storm in Western NC
Dec 16, 2024 · An already difficult housing market in Western NC has grown worse due to storm. Slow relief, high rents, unlivable homes drive homelessness.
Costs from Helene more than $53 billion in NC. Unclear who pays.
Nov 26, 2024 · Without question, Tropical Storm Helene generated historic costs for North Carolina in terms of structural damages, disruptions to government operations and loss of human lives.. Calculating just how expensive the storm was — and also figuring out who is footing the bill — is a trickier equation to solve for state officials.
East Asheville major retailers' woes after Helene affect community
Oct 26, 2024 · Retail outlets in East Asheville, from big box stores like Walmart to specialty tourist destinations like Antique Tobacco Barn, are struggling to return to normal after Tropical Storm Helene ravaged the area in late September.. Retail locations that remain closed for an extended time not only limit residents’ access to things like food, …
Hope fuels recovery in historic, flood-prone Princeville
Dec 26, 2024 · Editor’s note: During the holidays, Carolina Public Press will be reposting some of our highlight stories from 2024. Today’s story looks at long efforts to restore and revitalize Princeville, in Edgecombe County.
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Recounts to determine some NC election results in 2024
Nov 19, 2024 · Nearly two weeks after Election Day, some election results aren’t set in stone. With ongoing canvasses in several counties, and a few recounts on the horizon, it may take several days or weeks until every winner is decided.
Recounts, protests prolong wait for some NC election results
Dec 6, 2024 · Buncombe County Election Day voters cast their ballots at the Grove Street Community Center in downtown Asheville on Nov. 5, 2024. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press Posted in Politics & Government Still no answer in multiple NC races as election protests, recounts prolong process