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From Murphy to Manteo, we’re convening North Carolinians to help them feel more connected — to each other, and to our state. If you'd like to support our work, you can donate here: nclocal.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
From Murphy to Manteo, we’re convening North Carolinians to help them feel more connected — to each other, and to our state. If you'd like to support our work, you can donate here: nclocal.org/donate
Need help paying energy bills this winter?
North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with gas, electric and fuel bills.
👉What to know & how to find out if you're eligible: nclocal.org/2025/11/24/n...
North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with gas, electric and fuel bills.
👉What to know & how to find out if you're eligible: nclocal.org/2025/11/24/n...
Need help paying energy bills this winter?
North Carolina residents can access several programs to help pay energy bills, reduce home energy costs and handle emergencies. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) offers one-time heating...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Need help paying energy bills this winter?
North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with gas, electric and fuel bills.
👉What to know & how to find out if you're eligible: nclocal.org/2025/11/24/n...
North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with gas, electric and fuel bills.
👉What to know & how to find out if you're eligible: nclocal.org/2025/11/24/n...
What's the difference between ICE and Border Patrol? FAQ: nclocal.org/2025/11/14/f...
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
What's the difference between ICE and Border Patrol? FAQ: nclocal.org/2025/11/14/f...
⚠️ Wildfire danger is high across NC. Here’s what you should know nclocal.org/2025/11/19/w...
Wildfire danger is high across NC. Here’s what you should know
Overview: While there are currently no state-issued burn bans in North Carolina, current conditions in parts of central and western North Carolina have a higher wildfire danger than normal. While ther...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
⚠️ Wildfire danger is high across NC. Here’s what you should know nclocal.org/2025/11/19/w...
How are Border Patrol operations affecting kids and schools in Charlotte? nclocal.org/2025/11/18/i...
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
How are Border Patrol operations affecting kids and schools in Charlotte? nclocal.org/2025/11/18/i...
🛒Need food in North Carolina? Use this map to find it! 1,000+ locations 🔎 Search by map or city/county 👉 Find free food resources here: nclocal.org/2025/11/12/n...
Need food in NC? Use this map to find it
If you are looking for free food in North Carolina, especially after the SNAP cuts, use this free tool to find food pantries, food banks and other food giveaways.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🛒Need food in North Carolina? Use this map to find it! 1,000+ locations 🔎 Search by map or city/county 👉 Find free food resources here: nclocal.org/2025/11/12/n...
Do North Carolina police officers work with ICE?
Here's what to know about ICE detainers and immigration status checks in local jails, as well as the new HB318 law in North Carolina, a potential vote on Nov. 17 to override Gov. Stein's veto of SB153, and more. nclocal.org/2025/11/06/l...
Here's what to know about ICE detainers and immigration status checks in local jails, as well as the new HB318 law in North Carolina, a potential vote on Nov. 17 to override Gov. Stein's veto of SB153, and more. nclocal.org/2025/11/06/l...
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Do North Carolina police officers work with ICE?
Here's what to know about ICE detainers and immigration status checks in local jails, as well as the new HB318 law in North Carolina, a potential vote on Nov. 17 to override Gov. Stein's veto of SB153, and more. nclocal.org/2025/11/06/l...
Here's what to know about ICE detainers and immigration status checks in local jails, as well as the new HB318 law in North Carolina, a potential vote on Nov. 17 to override Gov. Stein's veto of SB153, and more. nclocal.org/2025/11/06/l...
We're hosting two great (free!) events next week in Western North Carolina as we connect with the community & welcome NC Local's Senior Reporter, Lilly Knoepp.
🍻Launch Event: The Trailhead
📍The Lazy Hiker (Sylva)
🗓️Nov. 13, 5 to 7
🎟️Free (first round on us!)
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-locals-...?
🍻Launch Event: The Trailhead
📍The Lazy Hiker (Sylva)
🗓️Nov. 13, 5 to 7
🎟️Free (first round on us!)
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-locals-...?
NC Local’s Lilly Knoepp Welcome Reception
Join us to meet Lilly Knoepp, NC Local’s newest journalist, and learn more about the work of NC Local in WNC.
www.eventbrite.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We're hosting two great (free!) events next week in Western North Carolina as we connect with the community & welcome NC Local's Senior Reporter, Lilly Knoepp.
🍻Launch Event: The Trailhead
📍The Lazy Hiker (Sylva)
🗓️Nov. 13, 5 to 7
🎟️Free (first round on us!)
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-locals-...?
🍻Launch Event: The Trailhead
📍The Lazy Hiker (Sylva)
🗓️Nov. 13, 5 to 7
🎟️Free (first round on us!)
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-locals-...?
Big news!🎉Yesterday, nearly 80 community leaders in Alamance County joined us as we announced the launch of The Alamance Fabric — a new newsletter and community engagement initiative!
✨Connecting neighbors
ℹ️Sharing trusted information
🤝Strengthening a sense of place
✨Connecting neighbors
ℹ️Sharing trusted information
🤝Strengthening a sense of place
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Big news!🎉Yesterday, nearly 80 community leaders in Alamance County joined us as we announced the launch of The Alamance Fabric — a new newsletter and community engagement initiative!
✨Connecting neighbors
ℹ️Sharing trusted information
🤝Strengthening a sense of place
✨Connecting neighbors
ℹ️Sharing trusted information
🤝Strengthening a sense of place
🥾Come hike with NC Local near Asheville on Nov. 14! Event + coffee & donuts are free! Dogs on a leash welcome! More info + free registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-short-hi...
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🥾Come hike with NC Local near Asheville on Nov. 14! Event + coffee & donuts are free! Dogs on a leash welcome! More info + free registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-short-hi...
Will North Carolina teachers get raises this year? nclocal.org/2025/11/02/w...
When will state employees get pay raises? What can they expect?
WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF PAY RAISES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES? Well into the new fiscal year, the North Carolina General Assembly has not yet agreed on a comprehensive budget. As a result, pending rais...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Will North Carolina teachers get raises this year? nclocal.org/2025/11/02/w...
NC lawmakers just redrew congressional districts. The change is expected to flip another seat to Republicans by moving Black voters out of District 1. In this explainer (available for republication), we break down what just happened & what it means for voters: nclocal.org/2025/10/22/t...
The North Carolina legislature just changed the voting maps. What happened?
North Carolina lawmakers have approved a controversial congressional redistricting plan that shifts key boundaries in Districts 1 and 3, strengthening Republican control ahead of the 2026 elections. T...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
NC lawmakers just redrew congressional districts. The change is expected to flip another seat to Republicans by moving Black voters out of District 1. In this explainer (available for republication), we break down what just happened & what it means for voters: nclocal.org/2025/10/22/t...
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...
September 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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...
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!
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
🕠 Sept. 24. Reception 5:30 PM | 🗣 Stories 6:30 PM
📍 UNC Asheville | Free
Register: heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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!
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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
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)
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)
July 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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...
RSVP: ncaat.org/MomosWithThe...
June 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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...
RSVP: ncaat.org/MomosWithThe...
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
April 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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-...
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
March 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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...
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#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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March 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#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...
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...
March 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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...
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!
March 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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!
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.
March 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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.
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...
March 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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...
Thank you @centercoopmedia.bsky.social for highlighting our work & the importance of local news ecosystems in serving communities during and after disasters.
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.
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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
March 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Thank you @centercoopmedia.bsky.social for highlighting our work & the importance of local news ecosystems in serving communities during and after disasters.
We are thrilled to announce this news today! Find details below and in this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/elon.edu/nc-...
#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
February 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are thrilled to announce this news today! Find details below and in this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/elon.edu/nc-...