Northampton County

Public schools across North Carolina are facing a range of financial challenges this spring. Growing charter school and private school enrollment threaten traditional public schools' state and local funding. Meanwhile federal COVID relief money is set to expire. Managing all of this are school district's chief financial officers.

One of the biggest upsets — and closest races — in last month’s primary took place in northeastern North Carolina. In a state House race to serve Halifax, Warren and Northampton counties, longtime Representative Michael Wray lost to challenger Rodney Pierce.

Several veteran Democrats in the state legislature are facing challengers from inside their party in next month’s primary. Their opponents are criticizing them for crossing party lines to vote with Republicans.

European countries are importing more and more wood pellets from plants across the U.S. South to be burned for energy in place of coal. In this installment of The Wood Energy Dilemma, we visit the Enviva plant in North Carolina's Northampton County.

Construction of the planned 600-mile underground pipeline is already behind schedule. Protests and bureaucratic hurdles plague the Atlantic Coast…

Construction of the planned 600-mile underground pipeline is already behind schedule. Protests and bureaucratic hurdles plague the Atlantic Coast…

James H. Jones made a living as a farmer in Northampton County and cemented a legacy as a community leader for equal education. His efforts pushed the…

James H. Jones made a living as a farmer in Northampton County and cemented a legacy as a community leader for equal education. His efforts pushed the…