New Flood Maps Could Prevent Disasters. Why Are They So Outdated?
Many of the maps that dictate the riskiest flood zones in Western N.C. and elsewhere haven’t been updated in years.
Trump Administration Wants to Close Key Weather Labs Across the U.S.
The labs are responsible for the forecasting that the nation relies on for storm warnings and emergency preparedness.
N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis Announces His Retirement
“It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” said Tillis, who had provoked GOP ire for opposing Trump’s budget bill.
The Activist Who Persuaded Republicans To Target Trans Rights
The GOP’s current trans obsession wasn’t inevitable—or even likely. But Terry Schilling saw the possibilities. And he had data.
UNC’s National Security Center Hit By DOGE Funding Cuts
The Department of Homeland Security-affiliated centers include one housed at the UNC-Chapel Hill that modeled flooding and hurricane risks.
FEMA Uncertainty Is Frustrating Officials Navigating Hurricane Recovery
“It’s still not completely clear what the feds are gonna pay for and what they’re not,” said one North Carolina state lawmaker.
Trump Administration Restores Funding for NOAA Weather Data Centers
After letting crucial data disappear from the internet, the Trump administration reversed course and extended the contracts for NOAA’s regional climate centers.
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N.C. Task Force on FEMA Urges ‘Cautious Approach’
The group recommends against some of the moves the Trump administration has already taken.
White House Asks FEMA Task Force to Delay Recommendations
Task force member and N.C. Rep. Chuck Edwards said the White House asked him to push off announcing a proposal.
The Disappearance of Julio Zambrano
The Venezuelan asylum seeker was living in N.C. legally. So why did the Trump administration send him to El Salvador?
What Are Trump’s Plans for FEMA? Depends Who You Ask.
The head of Homeland Security says she’s going to “eliminate” the agency. N.C. lawmakers say they’re working on reforms.
Run, Roy, Run?
Democrats are putting pressure on former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to run for senate.
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