Carolina Public Press

Would Charlotte crime justify deploying National Guard?

Fraternal Order of Police and 3 NC congressmen want President Trump to deploy National Guard to fight Charlotte crime. Others ...
Carolina Public Press

Why SEL is latest education acronym in crossfire of NC culture wars

Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is an older concept that's gained new prominence since COVID. Some NC right-wing groups ...
Carolina Public Press

Finding hope in Edgecombe after latest job creator doesn’t pan out

After many unkept promises from companies in job-starved NC region, Edgecombe leaders ready to gamble on data center promise ...
Carolina Public Press

Should we read signs of a blue wave into NC elections?

Registered Democrats did well in 2025 NC municipal elections. But whether that constitutes a blue wave or predicts one in ...
Carolina Public Press

Small NC towns trying out direct texting with residents

Several small NC towns are experimenting with Utah-based TextMyGov service, which allows texting to and from residents.