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40 Unhoused People Must Leave a Wake County Homeless Encampment or Face Arrest
By Greg Childress Apr 22, 2024 More than 40 people living in a tent encampment on a state-owned, unused lot at the intersection of Highways 401 and U.S. 70 near the…
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“We Can Make More Success Stories”: State Leaders Mobilize to Strengthen Reentry Support
Prison leaders say that 2024 will be an inflection year to make significant progress breaking down barriers formerly incarcerated people face when returning to the community. By Rachel Crumpler April 26,…
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The Riley Howell Foundation Fund Supports Gun Violence Victims
Sofia DiStefano Apr 27, 2024 In honor of Riley Howell, the Howell family created the Riley Howell Foundation Fund (RHFF) in 2020 to raise awareness and help those affected by…
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NC Firefighter Joining Mission to Bring Aid into Gaza Through Mediterranean Sea
By: Amalia Roy Posted: Apr 27, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh firefighter is joining a group of volunteers called the “Freedom Flotilla Coalition,” which seeks to bring aid into Gaza…
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Anti-Poverty Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Change Course During Legislative Short Session
NC Poor People’s Campaign demands action on education, child care, and the minimum wage BY: GREG CHILDRESS – APRIL 24, 2024 On Wednesday, nearly 200 supporters of the North Carolina Poor People’s…
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“I Have No Idea What We’re Going To Do”: Housing Shortage Leaves NC Low-Income Renters Stymied
New report identifies a yawning housing gap for hundreds of thousands of NC households BY: GREG CHILDRESS – APRIL 17, 2024 Julia Stokes and her daughter moved into the Helen Wright Center,…
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Raleigh N.C. Moms for Liberty Panel Touts Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda
Panelists argued that public schools are trying to undermine parental rights and advocate for Critical Race Theory and “gender ideology” April 21, 2024 By Special to the LA Blade RALEIGH, N.C.…
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Migrants Flown to Martha’s Vineyard Closer to Getting Victim Visas
Sarah Betancourt April 22, 2024 Many of the migrants who were sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022 have cleared a significant hurdle in their efforts…
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Age-Based Broadway Discounts May Be Ending
By Michael Tubbs | Posted on April 20, 2024 10:00 AM Ageism Is Being Recognized As Prejudice And Age-Based Discounts May Come To An End On Broadway Of the many advantages to…
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