Kate Martin, Carolina Public Press

Some prison residents are being vaccinated, and there is a plan in place in case of an outbreak, an official says.

Delay in finding DNA match in cold case points to difference that gathering DNA after more arrests could make.

One county faces millions in liability due to actions under director hired without meeting qualifications, despite having at least one applicant who met standards. State agencies say they can’t do anything to stop this.

Dr. Sheila Cannon seeks to train SANE nurses at Fayetteville State University to serve in Cumberland County and nearby rural areas. She hopes for additional funding to sustain program.

Some states prevent, remove or closely supervise unqualified supervisors in counties. Most states avoid the issue through state-managed social services. NC lags behind other decentralized states in DSS funding.

Uneven resources contribute to lower pay for Department of Social Services workers and directors in many rural counties, sometimes forcing them to hire unqualified people when no one else applies.

One county faces millions in liability due to actions under director hired without meeting qualifications, despite having at least one applicant who met standards. State agencies say they can’t do anything to stop this.