Tiny endangered droplets of high-elevation forest are home to one of richest areas of biodiversity in North America. Western NC conservation efforts seek to connect this archipelago of habitat islands with ecological bridges.
Beyond Jails: Exploring Policy Changes to Reduce Need for Bigger Jails in NC
Many urban counties have cut jail populations through reforms, but rural counties have seen increases in inmates.
Many urban counties have cut jail populations through reforms, but rural counties have seen increases in inmates.
Whipsawed by Erratic Weather, Mountain Forest Ecosystems Under Stress
Researchers seek to understand risks climate change poses for the Blue Ridge woodlands of Western NC, while many residents experience the disruption of extreme weather.
Researchers seek to understand risks climate change poses for the Blue Ridge woodlands of Western NC, while many residents experience the disruption of extreme weather.
Burden of High Prices Behind Bars in NC
Prison commissary prices soar in North Carolina, leaving incarcerated people and their families struggling.
Prison commissary prices soar in North Carolina, leaving incarcerated people and their families struggling.
Voter ID Led to Confusion During NC Municipal Elections, Report Says
Counties were inconsistent in handling voter ID issues during 2023 elections for cities and towns, a report from nonprofit Democracy NC says.
Counties were inconsistent in handling voter ID issues during 2023 elections for cities and towns, a report from nonprofit Democracy NC says.
Clinic’s New Ob-Gyn Program Hopes to Cut Soaring NC Maternal Death Rate; Could Offer Statewide Model
Raleigh nonprofit clinic launches OB-GYN program to reduce maternal mortality for at-risk women. NC rural clinics could adopt same model.
Raleigh nonprofit clinic launches OB-GYN program to reduce maternal mortality for at-risk women. NC rural clinics could adopt same model.
‘Ghost Forests’ Creep Across NC Coast at Alarming Rate. Researchers Try to Stop Them
Dead and dying ghost forests are eerie and unmistakable. Their spread strains the economic and social fabric of NC coastal communities.
Dead and dying ghost forests are eerie and unmistakable. Their spread strains the economic and social fabric of NC coastal communities.
More Than Just Annoying, NC Voters Should Beware of Fake and Illegal Campaign Texts and Robocalls
Campaign calls and texts have targeted NC voters with misinformation before. The FCC is now cracking down on AI-generated deceptive messages.
Campaign calls and texts have targeted NC voters with misinformation before. The FCC is now cracking down on AI-generated deceptive messages.