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Working with local news and information providers to ensure everyone in North Carolina has access to news and information they trust. Stay connected with our weekly newsletter: https://nclocalnewsworkshop.org/resources/newsletter/
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What's the difference between ICE and Border Patrol? FAQ: nclocal.org/2025/11/14/f...
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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How are Border Patrol operations affecting kids and schools in Charlotte? nclocal.org/2025/11/18/i...
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Do North Carolina police officers work with ICE?

Here's what to know about ICE detainers and immigration status checks in local jails, as well as the new HB318 law in North Carolina, a potential vote on Nov. 17 to override Gov. Stein's veto of SB153, and more. nclocal.org/2025/11/06/l...
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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📢We’re also thrilled to welcome journalist Laura Brache, who will lead our Alamance County coverage right from her hometown of Burlington!

Stay tuned and stay up-to-date by subscribing to The Alamance Fabric (free📧newsletter)

Sign-up👉 nclocal.org/the-alamance...
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Big news!🎉Yesterday, nearly 80 community leaders in Alamance County joined us as we announced the launch of The Alamance Fabric — a new newsletter and community engagement initiative!

✨Connecting neighbors
ℹ️Sharing trusted information
🤝Strengthening a sense of place
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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🥾Come hike with NC Local near Asheville on Nov. 14! Event + coffee & donuts are free! Dogs on a leash welcome! More info + free registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-short-hi...
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Wait, there’s an election? Join @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social & @youcanvotenc.bsky.social this Friday 9/5 at 11 am to get prepped on the 2025 North Carolina election & low-lift ways to help inform your community. Register here: airtable.com/appqfGVZywK3...
September 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Thanks for highlighting @enlacelatinonc.bsky.social's excellent work! They also have an translate into English feature at the top right of the website. It's what I use!
June 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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@wxbrad.bsky.social also offers these great tips for communicating with the public about wildfire emergencies and preparedness.
An infographic titled "Brad’s tips for communicating about wildfire season" presents six key wildfire communication tips with corresponding emojis: 🔥 Explain seasonal fire risks: North Carolina (NC) experiences two fire seasons (spring and fall) due to dry vegetation and increased winds. 🚗 Highlight the human causes: Causes include debris, open burning, equipment, and vehicle malfunctions. Chains dragging from vehicles and hot mufflers can ignite dry grass. 🚫 Regularly update burn ban details: Clearly communicate when, where, and why burn bans apply. 🏡 Provide year-round home safety measures: Homeowners should use fire-resistant landscaping, trim brush, keep trees away from structures, and clean gutters to prevent ember ignition. 📍 Emphasize emergency readiness: Encourage making an evacuation plan, preparing a fire safety kit, and knowing evacuation routes. 🔔 Stay informed: Help people sign up for and understand evacuation alerts, which may arrive unexpectedly, even at night.
March 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Use this map & table from Asheville Citizen Times for multiple points of data, including new & prescribed fires; smoke coverage; and each fire's size, % contained, population & housing units affected: data.citizen-times.com/fires/
A table displaying information about multiple wildfires across North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), and Tennessee (TN). The table includes columns such as wildfire name, county, state, fire discovery date, percentage contained, size in acres, estimated cost to date, estimated population, and estimated housing units. Some fires have known containment percentages and costs, while others are still marked as "unknown." The largest fire listed appears to be "Table Rock Complex" in Greenville, SC, covering 6,109 acres, with an estimated cost of $506,000. A map showing the locations of active wildfires, prescribed burns, and fire warnings across parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Various fire icons mark wildfire locations, with different symbols indicating new fires, prescribed fires, and other fire-related events. A brown haze on the map represents smoke-affected areas, and a legend in the bottom-left corner explains the different symbols. The map also shows surrounding cities, including Asheville, Knoxville, Greenville, and Spartanburg.
March 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Investigations, raids, funding cuts, inclusion programs under attack—there's a lot happening to universities & campuses. Get the support you need to cover the local impact in your communities. Learn more in our Q&A with @opencampus.org's Colleen Murphy: nclocalnewsworkshop.org/skills-and-b...
A graphic with a dark teal background features a quote in white and light purple text from Colleen Murphy of Open Campus. The quote reads: 'We’ve seen the power of having people on the ground who can explain what’s at stake: what’s changing and what’s unclear, what questions people have, how a university president is or isn’t responding or defending the work that they’re doing in this moment. What is playing out right now is really significant and having local reporting on this really, really matters.' The NC Local logo appears at the bottom. On the right side of the image, there is a circular cutout containing a photograph of Colleen Murphy, a smiling woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, wearing a denim jacket over a black top, standing outdoors
March 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Thank you to the 300 (!) people who joined us at the 2025 News & Info Summit, co-hosted with @ncopengov.bsky.social, and all the presenters, sponsors, Summit organizers and venue staff. The NC ecosystem is really special & we are so grateful for all of you and your roles in building it!
A lavender graphic with "Thank you" at the top; a heart shape in the middle with a colorful graphic representation of the NC News Summit with hand written text and drawings, NC Local's logo at the bottom.
March 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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We’re so excited to see you tomorrow for the 2025 News & Information Summit, cohosted with the @ncopengov.bsky.social. If you haven't yet registered, there are a few spots left! www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-nc-ne... Here's a sample of the 20+ sessions to choose from.
A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including this description of the session: Movement journalism seeks to address and challenge the anti-Black harm and norms that exist in the field of journalism and reimagine the relationship between media makers and the communities they report on. Attend to learn about how movement journalism helps connect with communities, builds trust and allows for deeper audience engagement. Facilitated by Nada Merghani and Nadeen Bir, Press On Media. A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including: Here’s What Journalism School Didn't Teach You. Early career journalists will give candid and interactive advice to professional peers and students on the unexpected norms and unspoken rules of working in a newsroom. Attendees, bring your questions for the panel and learn how to better navigate your first years working in news. Featuring: CityView’s Valeria Cloës and Maydha Devarajan; WHQR’s Aaleah McConnell, and the N&O’s Lexi Solomon and Korie Dean. A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, including: Imagining the future for rural community/news collaboration. Come brainstorm rural news, information and business model needs and discuss potential partnerships, strategies and technologies for news organizations, funders and communities. Featuring: Eli Flournoy, Press Forward Central Appalachia Chapter; Benjy Hamm, Institute for Rural Journalism at University of Kentucky and Luke Boutwell, James Research and Analytics.
March 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Join the NC Women in Journalism group tomorrow, 3/8 to celebrate International Women's Day with a panel of trailblazing journalists. Featuring @lisasorg.bsky.social, @elizabethwalters.bsky.social & others. Free event! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-j...
A pink, red and white flyer with pink ginkgo leaves at the top left and bottom right corners; a trio of silhouettes in the middle. The text says: Women in Journalism NC Trailblazers panel. Moderated by Erica Perez, Tiny News Collective. The date and and location is at the bottom as well as the names of the panelists. It also says "free entry."
March 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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We’re excited about this special service available at the 3/12 NC News & Information Summit which we're co-hosting with @ncopengov.bsky.social. Please note, you need to sign up in advance and slots are limited! Info here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, describing a legal clinic for newsrooms. The text reads: ProJourn is organizing a series of Legal Checkup Clinics for Summit attendees who sign up in advance. During these clinics, attorneys will assess news organizations’ legal health by reviewing a checklist developed with the support of the firm Davis Wright Tremaine. This checklist includes a review of business models, governance, fundraising guidelines, media liability, intellectual property, and privacy. For more information and to sign up visit bit.ly/SummitLegalCheckup
February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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More details & registration info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-nc-ne...
A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text and reads: "Featuring a keynote opening spotlighting the unwavering local news coverage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western NC and the journalists, information providers and supporters who served as a lifeline for their communities. More sessions announced soon!" It also provides a link to register: bit.ly/ncsummit25
February 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We are 16 days away from the 2025 NC News & Information Summit on 3/12! Join us for the Sunshine Awards, a keynote featuring WNC journalists on covering Helene & 20+ sessions, like this one with @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social.
A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, describing the Data Secrets of Political Scientists session. The text reads: "How liberal is Jeff Jackson? How conservative is Richard Hudson? How many people of color voted in the 2024 election in North Carolina? Who had their ballots rejected because of North Carolina's voter ID Law? Bring your questions and a laptop for an interactive session to find the answers. Facilitated by Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University"
February 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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While attacks on DEI have prompted a growing number of institutions to end their programs, the NC Local News Workshop is leaning in. Today we're sharing a piece from the ED @shanbow.bsky.social on continuing our commitment to media equity. nclocalnewsworkshop.org/dei/a-time-t...
A burgundy and white quote card with a faded image of grasses, water and a sunset in the background with this quote on top in white font: “At a time when some have politicized diversity, equity and inclusion, we’re leaning in. We will continue to strengthen our commitment to supporting newsrooms’ work—and our own—to represent and engage communities through listening, relationship-building, reporting, editorial strategies and staff development.”
January 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Keynote announced for the 3/12 NC News & Info Summit, in partnership with @ncopengov.bsky.social. NYT's Dean Baquet will lead a panel of WNC journalists discussing the essential role of local news following Helene. Details here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
A graphic in shades of green showing mountains in the background with the text “A lifeline for Western NC: The essential role of local news and transparency during Hurricane Helene.” The graphic lists WNC panels, moderator Dean Baquet and has a portrait of Baquet wearing a dark suit coat, light colored shirt and gray tie and gesticulating, holding both his arms and hands up.
January 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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What to do if you're on the list? @triangleblogblog.bsky.social also provides several responses you can take: thegriffinlist.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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⏰ Deadline alert! Get your pitches in today for workshops, panels, trainings & other types of sessions at the 2025 NC News & Info Summit, happening 3/12 in Durham. Don't have a fleshed out idea yet? That's ok! Organizers will help you refine your pitch. Details: airtable.com/appP80Znvhp2...
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January 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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NC news & info friends: take advantage of these upcoming opps from the Workshop to learn, grow, connect & set some tangible goals for 2025. Deadline for Anti-Racist Table Stakes is today! For the Bootcamp with @newsproduct.org, get your apps in by 1/17. Find links below.
A burgundy and white graphic with the text: “Anti-Racist Table Stakes: a framework to bridge editorial and business needs for more equitable, community-focused newsrooms.” The graphic includes a portrait of Cierra Brown Hinton wearing a lavender top, long brown hair and smiling and NC Local News Workshop’s and CISLM’s logos at the bottom. A burgundy, dusty rose and white graphic with the text: “20025 NC News Product Bootcamp.” In the middle is the text: “Join our 4-part workshop & coaching series to master audience-centered strategies lasting impact and sustainable review,” followed by “Application deadline extended: 1/17/2025. NC Local News Workshop’s and NPA’s logos at the bottom.
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Want to host a session at the NC News & Info Summit? We've extended the deadline to 1/13. Learn more here and hope to see you in March! bit.ly/NCNewsSummitPitch
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January 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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“Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Blue Ridge Public Radio's Laura Lee reflects on 2+ months of disaster coverage, lessons learned & which Taylor Swift track got her through Helene. Find the final 2024 edition of NC Local here: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=48daec7530...
A burgundy and white graphic featuring a portrait of Laura Lee, head slightly turned, smiling, with long straight brown hair, a dark blazer and blue top. Her quote reads: “The thing I'm most proud of is how the team came together [during Helene] and how in tune they were and are and continue to be to what the community really needs. I don't have to remind them to put that first. And I think that's a really positive and valuable service to the community.” At the very bottom is NC Local’s burgundy and white logo.
December 19, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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A few months into his new role at the NC Open Government Coalition Director Pate McMichael isn't daunted by the erosion of transparency in the state. Instead, it's what motivates him each day. Learn more in our Q&A: nclocalnewsworkshop.org/news-leader-...
A burgundy and white quote card featuring a portrait of Pate McMichael wearing a light Oxford shirt, light brown hair and a mustache and goatee, smiling and pictured outdoors. His quote reads: “The partisanship that's going on is distracting from the fact that we are losing access to speak truth to power, to hold our government accountable. That should disturb everybody when lawmakers suddenly decide they don't have to do what generations of lawmakers did before them and respect the public records law.” At the very bottom is NC Local’s burgundy and white logo.
December 4, 2024 at 6:22 PM