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Judge extends temporary access to White House for news organizations Trump banned
WASHINGTON — A federal judge will rule in the coming days on whether the Trump administration can legally rescind White House press passes for journalists at three news organizations, or if those reporters will be able to continue accessing the grounds while the case continues. U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Timothy J.
Democrats see opening in NC as Whatley campaign pauses ads
North Carolina has some of the country’s most expensive media markets in Charlotte and the Raleigh-Durham area.
Would your campus host credit card companies or Big Tobacco? Then why Big Tech?
Last week, my university held a wellness day for students: a day without tests, homework, or classes. Introduced in 2022 in response to campus mental health challenges (including the COVID-19 pandemic), wellness days are held once a semester “to provide staff, faculty and students an opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being.” As an
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift to encourage young people to do the hard,
As early in-person voting approaches, North Carolina election officials seek to ease fears
Beaufort County Board of Elections Director Kellie Hopkins has been involved in North Carolina elections for 28 years. She’s learned firsthand that you can’t procrastinate. “Election preparation started months ago,” Hopkins said in a Wednesday briefing on election procedures hosted by Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan civic education organization. Hopkins’ staff is busy this week

A deadly crash, missed warnings and a nursing home under repeated federal sanctions
Key Takeaways: By Ashley Fredde The morning of Oct. 17, 2023, was dawning in Charlotte when George Marks rolled out of The Citadel at Myers Park in his electric wheelchair. First light was creeping into the sky when, just feet from the facility’s entrance, according to a police report, Marks rolled into Providence Road as The post A deadly crash, missed warnings and a nursing home under repeated federal sanctions appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan
Key Takeaways: By Michelle Crouch Atrium Health announced a program Tuesday that aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for members of the health insurance plan for state employees who want to keep their Atrium doctors. But the announcement drew a blistering response from state officials who called it “trickery” that would ultimately cost plan members and The post NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

Making the wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round costing NC schools more than ever
With cost of diesel fuel hitting records, school districts across North Carolina are reckoning with how they'll afford to keep buses going. Making the wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round costing NC schools more than ever 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.
NC lawmakers suspend gas tax with quick return to Raleigh
While suspending the gas tax faces little opposition, Democrats question Republican legislative leaders' timing so close to Election Day. NC lawmakers suspend gas tax with quick return to Raleigh 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.
A family’s loss triggers NC probe of Scotland EMS
EMS arrival times have ballooned since Scotland Co. cut a Wagram unit. The choices made once they arrived have also angered one family. A family’s loss triggers NC probe of Scotland EMS 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.