North Carolina
Thursday, February 13, 2025
NC community colleges get 'boost' to bring more students to high-demand jobs
An effort to increase students heading into high-demand jobs from North Carolina's community colleges is receiving a "boost." The N-C Community Colleg…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Programs in rural NC, other states provides cost-efficient energy upgrades
Programs in North Carolina and across the country are bringing energy efficiency to rural customers without breaking the bank. Known as Inclusive …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Despite advertising, North Carolina's factory farms are not pretty places
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Electric vehicle drivers show love for pollution-free cars
Electric vehicles in North Carolina and around the country are getting love this week. A coalition of clean vehicle advocates has declared the week …
Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC
The negative effects on air quality from industrialized animal facilities in North Carolina stick around for a long time, according to a new study…
Outer Banks officials want to make tourism more sustainable
By Taylor Haelterman for Triple Pundit.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netw…
Survey: NC drivers want carmakers to keep improving fuel efficiency
Americans continue to say improved fuel economy is the most significant change they want from vehicle manufacturers when they offer new products…
Report: Data centers drive gas power plant building in NC, Southeast
Data centers are driving the building of gas-powered plants in the Southeast but it will leave ratepayers on the hook if higher energy needs do not ma…
Report explores environmental health issues, solutions in NC
A new report highlights steps North Carolina can take as it faces pressing environmental health issues. The report lays out conclusions from the 9th …
'Unprecedented' attempt to throw out 60,000 NC votes could damage democracy
The saga over votes in a North Carolina Supreme Court election continues, with potentially damaging effects for the state's democracy. While the …
NC lawmakers prioritize school vouchers over Helene relief, critics say
Programs like school vouchers have become a higher priority for lawmakers than Hurricane Helene relief for western North Carolina schools, critics …
Faculty mentor program at NC college increases retention
A college in North Carolina has developed an innovative model that lets faculty mentor students. Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-…