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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Crazy NC growth numbers here:
-Raleigh has now passed 500,000 residents
-Cary has way more people than Wilmington or Asheville
-Wendell's population grew by 73% in just four years
-Apex has more people than Chapel Hill

www.osbm.nc.gov/blog/2025/10...

Raleigh surpassed 500,000 people in 2024

Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues

www.osbm.nc.gov

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 5d

Stein signs GOP-led North Carolina crime bill despite calling death penalty changes ‘barbaric’ #ncpol
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Stein signs North Carolina crime bill, despite death penalty changes • NC Newsline

Governor signed bill because of changes to pre-trial release, but says 'there will be no firing squads' while he is in office.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 5d

NC’s Helene homebuilding will continue under shutdown, but state could face further delays
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Shutdown could delay, but won't stop, NC Helene homebuilding • NC Newsline

The state is set to face further delays in tapping into a key pool of federal recovery money amid furloughs at HUD.

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 5d

Public Radio East reports: Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials said about two dozen staff members will be in Buxton today to contribute to the significant cleanup efforts associated the house collapses.

www.wunc.org/2025-10-03/8...

8th house collapses in OBX; despite shutdown, NPS staff contributing to debris cleanup effort

Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials said about two dozen staff members will be in Buxton Friday to contribute to the significant cleanup efforts associated the house collapses.

www.wunc.org

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 6d

Standing in the gap: How nonprofits and volunteers created a community safety net after Helene
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How nonprofits created a North Carolina safety net after Helene • NC Newsline

Western North Carolina, devastated by Helene, has been slow to receive federal aid. Survivors have leaned on nonprofits and volunteers.

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SC Daily Gazette @scdailygazette.com · 7d

Rebuilding a century-old homestead after a once-in-a-century storm scdailygazette.com/2025/10/01/r... from @ncnewsline.com's @galenb.bsky.social

Rebuilding a century-old homestead after a once-in-a-century storm • SC Daily Gazette

Hurricane Helene devastated their home and livelihood. Friends, church groups and strangers are helping them rebuild.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 8d

The federal government started shutting down early Wednesday after Congress failed to approve a funding bill before the beginning of the new fiscal year.

via @jennifershutt.bsky.social @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...

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jacob biba @jacobbiba.bsky.social · 10d

One was long and piercing. Another was brassy and trailing. One scream was pure unadulterated shriek. Dogs barked afterward. It was primal.

www.citizen-times.com/story/news/l...

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coastalreview.org @coastalreview.bsky.social · 8d

Storm swell associated with Hurricane Imelda breaks Tuesday along the Bogue Banks shore at Oceanana Fishing Pier in Atlantic Beach. Photo: Dylan Ray

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 8d

We’re publishing stories around the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene that document recovering communities in western NC.

This one follows a couple who moved to Mitchell County years ago as homesteaders, before Helene flooded their home and livelihood.
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/30/r...

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 8d

Rebuilding a century-old homestead after a once-in-a-century storm
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Rebuilding a century-old homestead after a once-in-a-century storm • NC Newsline

Hurricane Helene took devastated their home and livelihood. Friends ,church groups and strangers are helping them rebuild.

ncnewsline.com

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Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social · 11d

I have declared a State of Emergency to enable the State Emergency Response Team to mobilize resources and prepare for potential impacts of hazardous weather, including Tropical Depression 9 or future Imelda.

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National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 14d

NHC Atlantic Outlook update for Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:42:15 UTC
Additional Details Here.

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL<br>TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM<br><br>Tropical Weather Outlook<br>NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL<br>800 AM EDT Thu Sep 25 2025<br><br>For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:<br><br>Active Systems:<br>The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane <br>Gabrielle, located over the central subtropical Atlantic, and on <br>Tropical Storm Humberto, located several hundred miles <br>east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.<br><br>1. Central Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Atlantic (AL94):<br>A tropical wave is producing a large area of disorganized showers, <br>thunderstorms, and gusty winds across portions of the Dominican <br>Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. An area of low pressure <br>is expected to form along the wave tonight or early Friday when it <br>moves near the southeast Bahamas. This low is expected to become <br>a tropical depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and <br>northwest Bahamas in a couple of days. Interests in the Dominican <br>Republic, Haiti, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Bahamas <br>should monitor the progress of this system as heavy rains and gusty <br>winds are likely across that region regardless of development. <br>Interests along the coast of the southeastern United States should <br>also monitor the progress of this system. <br>* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent.<br>* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.<br><br><br><br><br>Public Advisories on Humberto are issued under WMO header<br>WTNT33 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCPAT3.<br>Forecast/Advisories on Humberto are issued under WMO header<br>WTNT23 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCMAT3.<br><br><br>Forecaster Cangialosi/Reinhart<br><br><br>

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 14d

As FEMA Helene money slowly arrives, NC lawmakers wonder: Are there faster options?
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/24/a...

FEMA Helene aid slow to arrive. NC lawmakers want other options. • NC Newsline

State officials continue to wait on key pools of federal aid, now facing new delays. Legislators want to explore other paths to recovery.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 15d

Chances increased Tuesday that many North Carolina health care providers will see cuts in the Medicaid insurance payments they receive for their services. ncnewsline.com/2025/09/23/w... Story by @lbonner.bsky.social #nc #ncpol

With no NC health funding deal, the state is poised to cut Medicaid rates • NC Newsline

Reductions in Medicaid health insurance payments are set to hit next week, threatening patient care and jobs in NC.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 15d

NC lawmakers pass crime bill, as partisan divides on death penalty & mental health drive debate
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NC lawmakers pass crime bill, amid divisions on death penalty • NC Newsline

Titled "Iryna's Law," the package of criminal justice changes comes weeks after Iryna Zarutska was killed on Charlotte light rail.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 16d

NC Republicans, spurred by Charlotte rail killing, begin push for criminal justice changes
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/22/n...

NC Republicans, spurred by Charlotte rail killing, begin push for criminal justice changes • NC Newsline

NC Republicans, spurred by Charlotte rail killing, begin push for criminal justice changes, including death penalty

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 16d

We’re publishing stories around the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene that document recovering communities in western NC.

This is the first - about a charity grocery store, its owner and its cast of volunteers and neighbors in Watauga County.
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/22/a...

A morning at the grocery store for Helene’s survivors • NC Newsline

One year after the worst storm in North Carolina history, the Foscoe Home Team's store remains a "safety net for the High Country."

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 16d

A morning at the grocery store for Helene’s survivors
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/22/a...

A morning at the grocery store for Helene’s survivors • NC Newsline

One year after the worst storm in North Carolina history, the Foscoe Home Team's store remains a "safety net for the High Country."

ncnewsline.com

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 19d

These top Helene officials sent another letter to lawmakers yesterday telling them that they would rearrange their schedules to come testify. Also invited them to attend biweekly briefings & recovery council meetings.

Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 20d

Top Helene officials in Stein's administration informed lawmakers that they wouldn't be able to testify next week at committee hearing - they'll be traveling to WNC & D.C. ahead of the storm's anniversary. Lawmakers are requesting that they send someone to testify in their place.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 20d

Top Helene officials in Stein's administration informed lawmakers that they wouldn't be able to testify next week at committee hearing - they'll be traveling to WNC & D.C. ahead of the storm's anniversary. Lawmakers are requesting that they send someone to testify in their place.

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Davey Alba @davey.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: Bloomberg obtained 100s of pages of agency emails & other docs via FOIA, shedding new light on how disaster-related misinfo affects the govt's emergency response, sucks up resources & puts staff at risk.

with @zhirji.bsky.social @jasonleopold.bsky.social

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Headline: Chaos Inside FEMA as Death Threats Distract from Hurricane Response

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 21d

PBS North Carolina has begun laying off employees this week in response to the elimination of federal funding for public media. I'm trying to get details on how many, but so far there's been no public disclosure: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

Layoffs begin at PBS North Carolina following federal funding cut

PBS North Carolina has begun laying off employees this week in response to the elimination of federal funding for public media.

www.wunc.org

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 21d

U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC): “[What] I hear constantly now is the cry of the federal government is not paying enough ... it’s time actually for states to stop screaming for the federal government to pay, and now states take a little bit more burden."

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 22d

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, former state Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell stressed the importance of advanced preparation for disasters in Congressional testimony Tuesday. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nearl... By @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol #Helene

Nearly a year after Helene, former NC elections director testifies about preparing for disaster • NC Newsline

Former NC elections director Karen Brinson Bell said officials are worried about cuts to federal agencies supporting elections.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 22d

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, former state Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell stressed the importance of advanced preparation for disasters in Congressional testimony Tuesday. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nearl... By @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol #Helene

Nearly a year after Helene, former NC elections director testifies about preparing for disaster • NC Newsline

Former NC elections director Karen Brinson Bell said officials are worried about cuts to federal agencies supporting elections.

ncnewsline.com

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