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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Sep 2

Wait, there’s an election? Join @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social & @youcanvotenc.bsky.social this Friday 9/5 at 11 am to get prepped on the 2025 North Carolina election & low-lift ways to help inform your community. Register here: airtable.com/appqfGVZywK3...

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're thrilled to partner with @newsobserver.com, 12+ other news and info orgs & UNC Asheville on this community focused event to mark the 1 year anniversary of Helene. We hope to see you there!

The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · Aug 18

One year after Hurricane Helene, the mountains still carry stories of courage, kindness, and community. Join journalists & community members a free storytelling event:
🕠 Sept. 24. Reception 5:30 PM | 🗣 Stories 6:30 PM
📍 UNC Asheville | Free
Register: heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com

Event flyer for “The Heart of the Mountains,” September 24 at UNC Asheville, a free event sharing stories of courage, kindness, and community after Hurricane Helene.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Great thread on the value of public media in state government coverage, particularly in #ncpol #ncga where there are three of us (two backed by a grant from the now-defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting) keeping tabs on everything at the state capital for audiences from Murphy to Manteo

Chris Cooper @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social · Jul 19

I’m a big Big Bird fan. Mr. Snuffleeupagus, too.

But my biggest concern w/ the public media cuts is not about either of them, but rather what it they may mean for statehouse reporting. (1/5)

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 24

Join @ncaatogether.bsky.social and @wunc.org tomorrow in Raleigh for an important conversation on navigating today's media environment! Learn tools to spot mis/disinformation and take part in an open discussion on how people and the press work with each other.

RSVP: ncaat.org/MomosWithThe...

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks for highlighting @enlacelatinonc.bsky.social's excellent work! They also have an translate into English feature at the top right of the website. It's what I use!

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Apr 2

"It’s just this fear, right?,” says one student at Queens University of Charlotte. “You have school, you have everything going on, but then there’s this extra layer – ‘Okay, I have to keep safe … anything could happen.” queensnewsservice.org/2025/03/28/n...

Now what? Immigration and ICE safety on Charlotte college campuses

En Español por La Noticia College students have a lot to deal with – assignments, tests, grades, extracurricular activities and burgeoning friendships that will often last a lifetime. On top of this, ...

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Apr 2

@koriedean.bsky.social reports that NC State enrolled more than 3,700 international students during the 2023-24 academic year, most of whom were graduate students.
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Two NC State students leave the country after visas revoked by Trump administration

“In consultation with their home country embassies and private immigration attorneys, both students made the decision to depart the United States,” according to the university.

www.newsobserver.com

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Apr 2

In an Op Ed, student Philip Vasto says one of them was his roommate: www.technicianonline.com/opinion/lett...

Letter to the editor: The crackdown on student visas has reached NC State — and my roommate

Editor's Note: This letter to the editor references the termination of two NC State students' visas. You can read more on the terminations here.

www.technicianonline.com

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Apr 2

The Trump administration's targeting of international students has come to NC. The Technician reports that 2 NC State grad students have left the US after their visas were revoked, without reason or warning. www.technicianonline.com/news/two-nc-...

Two NC State students leave U.S. after visas terminated

Two NC State graduate students left the U.S. after the State Department revoked their visas. The University was not notified beforehand but offered support.

www.technicianonline.com

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Henderson County also made this helpful Google map of the Black Cove Fire Complex. Click on each area (green, yellow, red) for specifics about what to do during these evacuation levels. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...

Black Cove Fire Complex Evacuations - Google My Maps

Last update: 3/27/2025 12:31PM. This map shows the levels of evacuation and fire perimeter for the Black Cove Fire Complex. If you are in doubt as to your need to evacuate, please error on the side of...

www.google.com

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

@wxbrad.bsky.social also offers these great tips for communicating with the public about wildfire emergencies and preparedness.

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Use this federal map to monitor air quality: fire.airnow.gov#9.56/35.5769...

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnersh...

fire.airnow.gov

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Use this map & table from Asheville Citizen Times for multiple points of data, including new & prescribed fires; smoke coverage; and each fire's size, % contained, population & housing units affected: data.citizen-times.com/fires/

A table displaying information about multiple wildfires across North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), and Tennessee (TN). The table includes columns such as wildfire name, county, state, fire discovery date, percentage contained, size in acres, estimated cost to date, estimated population, and estimated housing units. Some fires have known containment percentages and costs, while others are still marked as "unknown." The largest fire listed appears to be "Table Rock Complex" in Greenville, SC, covering 6,109 acres, with an estimated cost of $506,000.

A map showing the locations of active wildfires, prescribed burns, and fire warnings across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Various fire icons mark wildfire locations, with different symbols indicating new fires, prescribed fires, and other fire-related events. A brown haze on the map represents smoke-affected areas, and a legend in the bottom-left corner explains the different symbols. The map also shows surrounding cities, including Asheville, Knoxville, Greenville, and Spartanburg.

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

@enlacelatinonc.bsky.social is providing Spanish-speaking communities with the latest, including details on emergency response and how to track the fires and preparedness: enlacelatinonc.org/incendios-pr...

Incendios en el Oeste de Carolina del Norte provocan un nuevo desastre natural

Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

enlacelatinonc.org

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Today is the 6 month anniversary of Helene & WNC is facing a new disaster: wildfires. Follow these news & info orgs for the latest. @blueridgepublic.bsky.social has an excellent live blog here, including evacuations, air quality & notice of local gov updates: www.bpr.org/live-updates...

Latest: Wildfires exceed 6,500 acres across the region; Fire officials to hold community meeting in Saluda on Thursday

Wildfires continue to burn across Western North Carolina, fueled by debris and dry conditions.

www.bpr.org

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Melanie Sill @melaniesill.bsky.social · Mar 25

#HeadsUpNC We @nclocal.bsky.social have been tracking #NC impact of federal cuts and policy change as reported by our state's local journalists, impact from disaster preparedness to local economy and education. Please suggest links so we can help inform NC #NCPol docs.google.com/document/d/e...

NC Local’s guide to local impacts of federal policy changes

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 20

A few services @opencampus.org is offering with their new initiative:

📖 Guide to key issues
❓ Qs to ask higher ed institutions right now
🔎 Source recs
📊 Data analysis & public records ideas
📝 Story coaching
✅ Virtual briefings
💬 Slack community

Sign up: www.opencampus.org/higher-ed-un...

Higher Ed Under Pressure: Resources for Local Journalists - Open Campus

Universities face unprecedented federal pressure threatening funding, research, and independence. Access free resources to help your newsroom report on this moment.

www.opencampus.org

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 20

Investigations, raids, funding cuts, inclusion programs under attack—there's a lot happening to universities & campuses. Get the support you need to cover the local impact in your communities. Learn more in our Q&A with @opencampus.org's Colleen Murphy: nclocalnewsworkshop.org/skills-and-b...

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thank you to the 300 (!) people who joined us at the 2025 News & Info Summit, co-hosted with @ncopengov.bsky.social, and all the presenters, sponsors, Summit organizers and venue staff. The NC ecosystem is really special & we are so grateful for all of you and your roles in building it!

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 11

We’re so excited to see you tomorrow for the 2025 News & Information Summit, cohosted with the @ncopengov.bsky.social. If you haven't yet registered, there are a few spots left! www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-nc-ne... Here's a sample of the 20+ sessions to choose from.

A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including this description of the session: Movement journalism seeks to address and challenge the anti-Black harm and norms that exist in the field of journalism and reimagine the relationship between media makers and the communities they report on. Attend to learn about how movement journalism helps connect with communities, builds trust and allows for deeper audience engagement. Facilitated by Nada Merghani and Nadeen Bir, Press On Media.

A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including: Here’s What Journalism School Didn't Teach You. Early career journalists will give candid and interactive advice to professional peers and students on the unexpected norms and unspoken rules of working in a newsroom. Attendees, bring your questions for the panel and learn how to better navigate your first years working in news. Featuring: CityView’s Valeria Cloës and Maydha Devarajan; WHQR’s Aaleah McConnell, and the N&O’s Lexi Solomon and Korie Dean.

A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including: Imagining the future for rural community/news collaboration. Come brainstorm rural news, information and business model needs and discuss potential partnerships, strategies and technologies for news organizations, funders and communities. Featuring: Eli Flournoy, Press Forward Central Appalachia Chapter; Benjy Hamm, Institute for Rural Journalism at University of Kentucky and Luke Boutwell, James Research and Analytics.

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 7

Join the NC Women in Journalism group tomorrow, 3/8 to celebrate International Women's Day with a panel of trailblazing journalists. Featuring @lisasorg.bsky.social, @elizabethwalters.bsky.social & others. Free event! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-j...

A pink, red and white flyer with pink ginkgo leaves at the top left and bottom right corners; a trio of silhouettes in the middle. The text says: Women in Journalism NC Trailblazers panel. Moderated by Erica Perez, Tiny News Collective. The date and and location is at the bottom as well as the names of the panelists. It also says "free entry."

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you for sharing and helping getting this guide out to more people! 🙏

NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thank you @centercoopmedia.bsky.social for highlighting our work & the importance of local news ecosystems in serving communities during and after disasters.

Center for Cooperative Media @centercoopmedia.bsky.social · Mar 3

NEW: Will Fischer examines how @nclocal.bsky.social quickly mobilized during Hurricane Helene to support journalists and deliver critical updates, even launching text-only news sites when power and internet access failed.

medium.com/centerforcoo...

How statewide journalism collaborations can help bridge divides and mobilize crisis responses

A case study of how prepared North Carolina’s news ecosytem was to help during Helene and what they’ve learned

medium.com

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NC Local @nclocal.bsky.social · Feb 27

We are thrilled to announce this news today! Find details below and in this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/elon.edu/nc-...

Melanie Sill @melaniesill.bsky.social · Feb 27

#HeadsUpNC some good news about local news in #NC. Proud to have helped develop this new initiative alongside @shanbow.bsky.social, founder and CEO of the new NC Local, who just made the announcement. Here are a few slides (1/5) #journalism @nclocal.bsky.social

Screenshot: Introducing: NC Local, a new nonprofit dedicated to strengthening access to local news about statewide issues in North Carolina

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