/tags/ncpra NCPRA en-US Copyright Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:59:34 GMT /2025-04-07/todays-the-deadline-for-fema-western-north-carolina-helene-disaster-aid-applications North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene must apply by April 7, 2025 to qualify for housing, repair, and recovery assistance. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:59:34 GMT /2025-04-07/todays-the-deadline-for-fema-western-north-carolina-helene-disaster-aid-applications Helen Chickering /2025-04-07/for-the-beaten-bloody-piglets-nc-animal-advocates-united-is-unafraid-and-confrontational-for-animal-rights-veganism On a warm night in late September, in arguably the most progressive area in the state, passersby in downtown Durham averted their eyes from a progressive protest.Six demonstrators held signs and handed out flyers. "Say no to animal abuse," one sign read. Another: "Your choice MATTERS. You can stop the VIOLENCE." Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:34:40 GMT /2025-04-07/for-the-beaten-bloody-piglets-nc-animal-advocates-united-is-unafraid-and-confrontational-for-animal-rights-veganism Max Tendler /2025-04-05/thousands-rally-in-charlotte-at-hands-off-protest Thousands gathered in front of the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services on Saturday to protest the first three months of President Donald Trump's second term. The "Hands Off" demonstration was organized by Indivisible CLT in coordination with progressive groups around the country. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:27:51 GMT /2025-04-05/thousands-rally-in-charlotte-at-hands-off-protest Nick de la Canal /2025-04-05/thousands-in-wnc-protest-trump-policies-at-hands-off-events As part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protest, people take to the streets in Brevard, Sylva, Franklin, Waynesville, Bryson City and Asheville to oppose Trump's policies on federal funding, Medicare, Social Security and immigration. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:02:16 GMT /2025-04-05/thousands-in-wnc-protest-trump-policies-at-hands-off-events Laura Hackett, Lilly Knoepp /2025-04-04/dhs-email-causes-panic-among-ukrainians-it-is-time-for-you-to-leave-the-united-states The Department of Homeland Security says it mistakenly sent an email Thursday to some Ukrainians, telling them their permission to stay in the U.S. had been terminated. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:25:06 GMT /2025-04-04/dhs-email-causes-panic-among-ukrainians-it-is-time-for-you-to-leave-the-united-states Julian Berger /2025-04-04/key-section-of-swannanoa-river-road-reopens-in-asheville Hurricane Helene washed it out — crews rebuilt it from the ground up. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:34:52 GMT /2025-04-04/key-section-of-swannanoa-river-road-reopens-in-asheville Helen Chickering /2025-04-04/devastating-ruling-for-riggs-democrats A three-judge panel on the North Carolina Court of Appeals Friday afternoon voted 2-1 in a ruling that puts Republican Jefferson Griffin on the cusp of overturning Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs’ 734-vote lead for a seat on the state Supreme Court. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:56:23 GMT /2025-04-04/devastating-ruling-for-riggs-democrats Steve Harrison /2025-04-04/never-seen-something-like-this-before-effects-of-helene-on-wildfires-expected-to-last-decades North Carolina Forest Service officials say downed trees will soon dry out, making fires worse and more difficult to fight. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:41:07 GMT /2025-04-04/never-seen-something-like-this-before-effects-of-helene-on-wildfires-expected-to-last-decades Gerard Albert III /2025-04-03/tva-board-lacks-quorum-after-trump-fires-2-board-members-in-a-week Leadership reshuffle comes at a bad time for the public utility's energy plans, some say Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:27:53 GMT /2025-04-03/tva-board-lacks-quorum-after-trump-fires-2-board-members-in-a-week Katie Myers /2025-04-03/us-terminates-visas-nc-state-international-students The announcement by North Carolina State University comes as the Trump Administration announces it has revoked more than 300 student visas for allegedly voicing pro-Palestine views. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:25:23 GMT /2025-04-03/us-terminates-visas-nc-state-international-students Aaron Sánchez-Guerra