Conway falsely claims NC officials covering up storm deaths
Jan 2, 2025 · Editor’s note: During the holidays, Carolina Public Press is reposting some of our highlight stories from 2024. Today’s story looks at a conspiracy theory about a cover up of storm deaths that was being pushed by former reality TV star Eustace Conway.
List of voters challenged. NC residents unhappy about being on list.
Dec 5, 2024 · A roll of "I voted" stickers awaits early voters in Madison County at the Beech Glen Community Center in Marshall on Oct. 18, 2024. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press Carolina Public Press reached out to 75 people on the list of voters facing election protests in Granville, Mecklenburg, Vance and ...
Recounts, protests prolong wait for some NC election results
Dec 6, 2024 · Buncombe County Election Day voters cast their ballots at the Grove Street Community Center in downtown Asheville on Nov. 5, 2024. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press Posted in Politics & Government Still no answer in multiple NC races as election protests, recounts prolong process
Conway falsely claims NC officials covering up Helene deaths
Nov 2, 2024 · Eustace Conway, a former reality TV star and founder of the 1,000-acre Turtle Island Preserve in Watauga County, has become one of the most prominent North Carolina voices promoting debunked claims about the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, giving them traction and an audience well beyond North Carolina on social media.. Conspiracy theories and unfounded rumors have dominated parts of the ...
Getting back on track with rail in NC disaster area
Nov 22, 2024 · Not a single train has chugged through Asheville for nearly two months now. Western North Carolina’s rail network was badly damaged, and in some cases destroyed, by Tropical Storm Helene.. Empty, mangled tracks have left many businesses without the train-delivered supplies on which they rely.
How much of Helene’s rainfall was due to climate change?
Dec 17, 2024 · Pinning down exact amount of Helene's inland rainfall that came from climate change isn't possible, but studies say at least 10%.
Avery County, NC, survivors of Helene determined to recover
Oct 23, 2024 · NEWLAND — Judy and Denny Venable removed damaged inventory from their shop, Pack Rats on Thursday morning, Oct. 17, a block from the Avery County courthouse. They opened 28 years ago selling military surplus, antiques and camping gear. Among their clients have been autumn leaf peepers and migrant workers in the region’s Christmas tree industry.
A year of devastation and recovery. Top CPP stories of 2024.
Dec 31, 2024 · Judy and Denny Venable inside of Pack Rats, their military surplus store in Newland on Oct. 17, 2024. The North Toe River flooded the store during Tropical Storm Helene, with the couple inside as flood waters rose on Sept. 27.
Appointment power for NC election boards would shift if bill passes
Dec 3, 2024 · North Carolina Republicans may be on the precipice of losing their legislative supermajority, pending election protests, but in one of their final veto-proof acts, they’re attempting to lock in elections appointment power for their party far beyond this election.. During its November session, the General Assembly passed a third Helene recovery bill, Senate Bill 382.
East Asheville major retailers' woes after Helene affect community
Oct 26, 2024 · Retail outlets in East Asheville, from big box stores like Walmart to specialty tourist destinations like Antique Tobacco Barn, are struggling to return to normal after Tropical Storm Helene ravaged the area in late September.. Retail locations that remain closed for an extended time not only limit residents’ access to things like food, …