Minnesota
Unrest continues in Minnesota; Former inmate buys N.C. prison; UNC Charlotte faces racial discrimination claim
Helena Moreno sworn in as the Crescent City's second woman mayor
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ICE Minneapolis shooting
Feds bar Minnesota from investigating Minneapolis ICE shooting
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later
Dry conditions widespread across North Carolina
Down Ballot Staff Reports RALEIGH – Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council released on Thursday. All or parts of 32 counties in central and western North Carolina are considered in severe drought, or D2 conditions. Another 53
Newspaper closure
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says it will cease operations in May
The news coincides with the closure of the Pittsburgh City Paper last week.
Public Health
Measles reported in Buncombe as public health officials worry about spread in the face of declining vaccination rates
The 3 cases are part of a surge in illnesses – chickenpox, whooping cough and flu – that can be prevented or contained by immunizations
Gun violence
Gun violence dropped to its lowest level in decades
Virginia conservation group sues EPA over PFAS, Mamdani builds team in NYC, Faculty at NC colleges report anxiety over threats to academic freedom
Mental Health
Clinicians part of mental health calls in Golden State
Virginia Lawmaker Weighs in on White’s Ferry Impasse; Danville, Va. city council member continuing recovery following attack
Proposed FEMA Downsizing
Report proposes halving FEMA
2 NC municipalities in Carteret and Hertford counties must redo elections; DHS adding funding in hopes of getting more local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE
New Orleans
Feds conclude first week of immigration raids in Crescent City
South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation; Stein restores Medicaid rates in NC amid budget shortfall
Virginia
Virginia town focused on its undefeated football team, not fugitive coach
Mass. AG's suit against Meta at the state's highest court; Jay Lee's family sees justice in Mississippi
Helene
N.C. launches grants program to support communities harmed by Helene
Hendersonville taking applications for participatory budget process until Dec. 19
Asheville
Asheville to meet on Friday for making interim city manager appointment
Current manager Debra Campbell announced her retirement earlier this year