On the cover • Spotlight on rural health care: The great divide • Criminal code a mess and needs a makeover, expert says News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 – 6 • Birth center advocates caution against overzealous regulations, Page 7 • Amazon Wind Farm interference with radar remains…
On the cover • The debate on ways of making schools safer is only beginning • What are counties doing to protect schools? News • Quick Takes, Pages 2-5 • Cooper brothers named new company after former tenant, Page 6 • Primary ballots will include sales tax increase, Page…
On the cover • Toxic pipeline • CJ wins three NCPA honors News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 – 5 • Farm forum discusses ways to boost N.C.’s top industry, Page 6 • Security expert warns lawmakers of dangers of EMP attack, Page 7 • Very real: UNC campuses…
On the cover • Behind the walls: Problems at North Carolina prisons have gone on for years News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 – 5 • Federal tax cut will help N.C. craft alcohol producers, but they say much work remains, Page 6 • Solar giants getting stronger as…
On the cover • Pipe dreams: Opponents, proponents of Atlantic Coast Pipeline vying for governor’s blessing News • Quick Takes, Pages 2-5 • Are state agencies waiting to disclose data breaches?, Page 6 • Hammocks Beach saga ending with announcement of park plan, Page 7 • Lawmakers, DHHS officials…
On the cover • Government won’t solve opioid crisis • Medical marijuana serves as alternative to opioids News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 and 3 • Failed megaport site still vacant and is losing value, Page 4 • New report shows farmers double-dipping taxpayer subsidies, Page 4 • Waiting…
On the cover • A dying industry? • Massive solar project approved after relocation News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 and 3 • Apple clean energy project fined for environmental violations, Page 4 • Tillis-sponsored bill would ease barriers to marijuana research, Page 5 • Children’s Business Fair lets…
On the cover • DOT betting Ocracoke travelers will abandon cars in favor of boat ride • Is business down in Ocracoke? News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 and 3 • Locke scholar calls North Carolina entry into U.S. Climate Alliance ‘virtue signaling,’ Page 4 • Teacher absences bigger…
On the cover • Donor privacy: Should a light shine on your contributions to nonprofits? • U.S. senators take aim at JLF News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 and 3 • Bill could shine light on criminal penalties issued by licensing boards, Page 4 • Bill protecting free speech…
On the cover • Many fights, few wins for Cooper News • Quick Takes, Pages 2 and 3 • Civil asset forfeiture expansion may harm innocent North Carolinians, Page 4 • Researchers say solar lobby silencing them, Page 6 • Looking Back: Randy Parton first performed 10 years ago,…
