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Community leaders across western North Carolina have been working to locate those who were detained, support their families, and demand answers from local authorities.
Working-class people in small towns across America are fighting the construction of data centers. I traveled to Rural Hall, NC, to find out why so many people are showing up over this issue.
Since the storm, 98% of damaged water systems have been restored, helping thousands of families regain access to safe drinking water.
For this holiday, we commemorate the liberation of Black people from the institution of slavery. Moreover, we celebrate the sacrifices, resilience, and culture of the Black community. Communities celebrated with great music, food, and community at these events across our state:
At a time when LGBTQ+ communities continue to face political attacks across the country, these events offer spaces for joy, solidarity, and connection across North Carolina.
The start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, which began on June 1st, is bringing back memories for many North Carolina communities that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene two years later.
“We’re extremely disappointed, although not surprised,” said Terry Bravas, a Lake Norman-area resident. “This decision is a complete abdication of the utility commission’s responsibility and, in my judgment, a demonstration of a lack of integrity by the commissioners and the public staff.”
The fight for fair maps is far from over as we continue to face relentless voter suppression tactics that target Black and Brown voters. From the recent Callais decision to the elimination of crucial voting sites at historically Black colleges and universities, voting rights are a hot-button issue.
There is an affordability crisis in North Carolina, and Duke Energy is making it worse. North Carolinians should not have to choose between putting food on the table and paying their high utility bill due to rate hikes.