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Isaac Stone Simonelli for Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
In a rural stretch of Washington, a ‘constitutional sheriff’ and his growing volunteer posse provoke controversy
Where some see a “rural neighborhood watch” that saves money, others worry about liability and ties to extremism.
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Northern Lights potentially visible Thursday night in Tompkins County area
The aurora may be visible as far south as Alabama and northern California, but with the advances in smartphone photo technology, people have been able to readily see the red aurora much farther south than previously.
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‘Like drinking from a fire hose.’ New NC elections directors start just ahead of 2024 vote.
North Carolina county elections directors have been seeing high turnover. But some have started the job only weeks before Election Day 2024.
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Hurricane Milton damage? Here’s where to find help locally
Seminole County Emergency Management officials said that Gee Creek, Howell Creek and the Little Econlockhatchee River experienced major flooding and cautioned that the St. Johns River, which those water bodies feed into, is expected to rise higher and higher over the next few days.
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Angelica Edwards for Enlace Latino NC
Bridging Access
Rural communities of color may be facing barriers to health care, but they’re also laying the groundwork for a more equitable future. Whether it’s hospitals reopening, These stories led by Capital B and The Associated Press, offer a roadmap.
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Jerry L Mennenga for the Flatwater Free Press
Nebraska Evolving
The perception is that Nebraska’s smaller communities are dying. The reality is that many rural Nebraska counties are now growing for one reason. Immigration.
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Dave Pellar for Oviedo Community News
Preserve or Develop? The Race Against Time to Protect Florida’s Wildlife Corridor
Just off a trail in Central Florida lies evidence, piled in bear boneyards, of Florida’s battle between development and an imperiled corridor.
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More than $1M is available for rural Pa. counties hit hard by Tropical Storm Debby. Here’s how to apply.
October 10, 2024
Heavy rains and floods devastated parts of Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union Counties in early August.
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Can Montana’s ‘last rural Democrat’ survive another election?
October 08, 2024
Montanans used to split tickets, voting for Democrats and Republicans. Growing partisanship looks likely to kill that tradition, which may mean Democratic Sen. Jon Tester loses his reelection bid.
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As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs
October 08, 2024
Mountain State Spotlight is asking people in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties what they would like to hear candidates talking about as they compete for votes. In Taylor County, residents said they’re concerned about drugs, crime and the rising cost of living.
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Applying for FEMA aid in NC after Tropical Storm Helene
October 08, 2024
What to know when getting ready to apply to FEMA for assistance after Tropical Storm Helene hit North Carolina.
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Three Affiliated Tribes emergency responders combat 11,000-acre Bear Den Fire
October 07, 2024
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’ to survive blazes raging around Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.
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Out of the mud. Talking with storm survivors in Yancey and Mitchell counties.
October 05, 2024
A week after Tropical Storm Helene hit NC, storm survivors in Yancey and Mitchell counties talk with CPP. Their stories and a photo essay.
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List of localities declared under a major disaster grows to nine in Southwest Virginia
October 05, 2024
Montgomery and Pulaski have been added to the list of localities under the federal major disaster declaration issued in the wake of flooding and wind damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene in late September.
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Disruption from port strike will hamper Western NC recovery
October 05, 2024
Even though longshoremen agreed to end port strike after three days, the flow of supplies has been affected, will slow down Helene recovery.
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Pilot Dies in Fiery Crash During Saturday Aerodrome Airshow; Nine Agencies Called to the Scene
October 05, 2024
This is the second crash this year at the Aerodrome.