Carolina Public Press

08/12/2025

Despite origins aimed at poor urban students, Montessori education has come to be linked with privilege. Durham schools reversing that trend.

08/11/2025

Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.

08/08/2025

HCA put information off limits, independent monitor says, affecting report on hospital company’s compliance with Mission Health purchase deal in Western NC.

HCA put information off limits, independent monitor says, affecting report on hospital company's compliance with Mission Health purchase deal.

08/07/2025

New law limits environmental regulations with high economic impact, but doesn’t look at pollution’s economic and health impact on NC consumers.

Law limits environmental regulations with high economic impact, but doesn't look at pollution's economic and health impact on NC consumers.

08/06/2025

Former Swain County, NC, Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces r**e charge, indictments. Son’s traffic stop of one of father’s accusers raises questions.

Former Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces r**e charge, indictments. Son's traffic stop of one of father's accusers raise's questions.

08/05/2025

$45,000 tuition limits access to AI-powered Alpha School. Exclusivity rather than innovation may be reason for strong outcomes, experts say.

08/04/2025

Tropical Depression Chantal was the heaviest rainfall event in Moore County in 29 years. Dams, roads, homes and businesses took severe damage.

08/01/2025

Nurses and lawmakers point to ongoing problems at Mission Health. HCA spokesperson highlights successes, disputes noncompliance claims about the company's Western NC hospital chain..

Nurses and lawmakers point to ongoing problems at Mission Health. HCA spokesperson highlights successes, disputes noncompliance claims.

07/31/2025

Despite calls from Gov. Stein for a comprehensive budget, mini-budget to address key spending issues wins easy passage from NC legislators.

07/30/2025

GOP majority peels away Dems to override vetoes on controversial NC legislation on immigration detention, charter schools and other issues.

07/29/2025

Dogwood Health Trust announces that HCA compliance with 2019 Mission purchase agreement has potentially come up short for a second year.

07/28/2025

China-based EcoKing plans to transform old Stanley furniture plant in Graham County, NC, to biodegradable paperware factory.