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The Kicker, Show 43 | Immigration nation under Trump
Stefania Arteaga, Co-founder of Comunidad Colectiva and the Carolina Migrant Network talks with The Kicker host Stephanie Carson about issues facing North Carolina’s immigrant population. Specifically...
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Mass testing revealed mass outbreaks in North Carolina prisons
By the time a court ordered North Carolina to test every person in state prison, COVID-19 clusters had been seen in a dozen prisons, some with mass outbreaks, for a total of 1,011 confirmed cases from...
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Cooper: State should be vigilant after COVID-19 closes UNC
Governor calls for 'self-compliance' with mask mandate, wants law enforcement to enforce executive orders. The post Cooper: State should be vigilant after COVID-19 closes UNC appeared first on...
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Powerful legislator pleads guilty to federal charges, resigns
Harnett County lawmaker steps down ahead of announcement from federal prosecutors. The post Powerful legislator pleads guilty to federal charges, resigns appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
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Restore voting rights to NC prisoners on probation? Three-judge panel to decide
Law preventing people convicted of felonies from voting dates to post-Civil War attempts to strip rights of Black residents, but people of all races are affected. The post Restore voting rights to NC...
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Outbreak rages at NC women’s prison ahead of new court hearing
Judge previously called NC prison system handling of COVID-19 'likely unconstitutional.' Recent prisoners describe continuing problems as cases persist at Raleigh women's prison. The post Outbreak...
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Contagion confusion: Communication lapses between agencies undermined...
Internal data indicated the NC women's prison in Raleigh was facing a large second outbreak of COVID-19. Gaps in information led other agencies to think it was one ongoing outbreak. The post Contagion...
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Are NC prisons in contempt? Punishing sick, misleading information alleged as...
Attorneys for NC prisons deny accusations their clients have retaliated against those who talked. Judge unsure of ruling as state set to appeal earlier orders. The post Are NC prisons in contempt?...
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Restoring the vote: Thousands in NC affected by court ruling, election...
Some 5,000 people convicted of felonies who have completed sentences can't be prevented from voting just because they owe fines, courts said. NC State Board of Elections now working to figure out...
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Mental health provider got millions in Medicaid but exploited clients, judge...
Administrative law judge revoked Greensboro nonprofit group's licence for 'exploitation' of clients, who have now been evicted from their homes. The post Mental health provider got millions in...
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Legislators subpoena Buncombe official over DSS handling of child’s case
Confidentiality rules preventing discussion of child welfare cases may limit much of the testimony NC legislators seek. The post Legislators subpoena Buncombe official over DSS handling of child’s...
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Buncombe lawsuit: After jail employee reported sexual assault by supervisor,...
Former jail worker's lawsuit names former sheriff, top officers, Buncombe County, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office as defendants. The post Buncombe lawsuit: After jail employee reported sexual assault...
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Former sheriff disputes claims in lawsuit, attorney says plaintiff stands by...
Van Duncan, former Buncombe sheriff, says he never wanted jail employee facing abuse from supervisor to have to leave her job. Her attorney says she remembers it differently, questions how sheriff...
View ArticleWatch: NC-11 congressional debate
Watch the NC-11 Sept. 30 debate. Watch the NC-11 Sept. 30 debate (Spanish translation). Download the transcript. Audio from Carolina Public Press · 11th Debate Wrap Up NC-11 congressional candidates...
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A ruling and an appeal: Nothing resolved by court hearing on absentee ballots
State legislators are co-defendants in lawsuit over counting absentee-by-mail ballots, which the N.C. State Board of Elections settled without their involvement. State judge rules that's OK, but...
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Lead cleanup near water source prompts federal indictment of NC city official
City leaders in Brevard stand behind public works director facing federal prosecution over handling of contaminated soil taken to Transylvania landfill. The post Lead cleanup near water source prompts...
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Court said felons who only owe fees can vote in NC, but making it happen...
Lack of clear information from state leaves responsibility for knowing whether they can vote on individuals, who could face prosecution if they're wrong. The post Court said felons who only owe fees...
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Legislators grill Buncombe DSS director, who disputes Black Mountain cops,...
NC legislative oversight committee questions whether DSS official really needs a judge's order to let him address his employees' handling of case involving child. The post Legislators grill Buncombe...
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A grieving family asks: Why aren’t county jails doing more to stop spread of...
Policies vary by county across NC. Perceptions of whether measures to protect detainees and staff against COVID are adequate also depend on perspective. The post A grieving family asks: Why aren’t...
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Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic life
Upcoming federal trial of Brevard city official over handling of lead contamination highlights a concern that affects other NC communities. The post Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic...
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