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Author: Elena Brooks

Elena Brooks reports on city councils, school boards, and government policy impacting communities across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. With a background in public affairs, she’s dedicated to breaking down complex civic decisions for everyday readers.
Exploring Zeke’s Island Reserve: One of North Carolina’s Most Unique Coastal Treasures
North Carolina News

Exploring Zeke’s Island Reserve: One of North Carolina’s Most Unique Coastal Treasures

ByElena Brooks August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. — Tucked just south of Wilmington, Zeke’s Island Reserve spans 1,635 acres of diverse habitats — from salt marshes and tidal…

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North Carolina Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Resolution to Protect Endangered Red Wolves
North Carolina News

North Carolina Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Resolution to Protect Endangered Red Wolves

ByElena Brooks August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan unity, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (D-4th District) and Greg Murphy (R-3rd District) have introduced a joint…

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Peak, South Carolina Offers a Unique Glimpse into Civil War History
South Carolina News

Peak, South Carolina Offers a Unique Glimpse into Civil War History

ByElena Brooks August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

PEAK, S.C. – As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the historic town of Peak in South Carolina is offering visitors an opportunity to…

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Two Earthquakes Strike Western North Carolina Just Hours Apart
North Carolina News

Two Earthquakes Strike Western North Carolina Just Hours Apart

ByElena Brooks August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C. – Residents in parts of Western North Carolina experienced a rare double seismic event over the weekend when two small earthquakes struck…

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South Carolina Students to Benefit from New Free School Meals Law
South Carolina News

South Carolina Students to Benefit from New Free School Meals Law

ByElena Brooks August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thousands of students across South Carolina will now have guaranteed access to free school meals as a new state law takes effect…

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South Carolina Officials Break Ground on New HWY 11 Welcome Center
South Carolina News

South Carolina Officials Break Ground on New HWY 11 Welcome Center

ByElena Brooks August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

FAIR PLAY, S.C. — State leaders and community officials gathered Friday for the symbolic groundbreaking of the new South Carolina Welcome Center along Interstate 85,…

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Deadly Weekend in Nashville Contrasts Tennessee’s Declining Violent Crime Rates
Crime

Deadly Weekend in Nashville Contrasts Tennessee’s Declining Violent Crime Rates

ByElena Brooks August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — While newly released FBI statistics show violent crime in Tennessee has declined over the past five years, this past weekend painted a…

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Wake Forest Man Sentenced to up to 20 Years for Stabbing Death of His Wife
Crime | North Carolina News

Wake Forest Man Sentenced to up to 20 Years for Stabbing Death of His Wife

ByElena Brooks August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

WAKE FOREST, N.C. — More than a year after a violent domestic incident that left his wife dead and himself critically injured, 64-year-old Xuan Thanh…

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North Carolina Teen’s Family Says They, Not Police, Found His Body After Disappearance
North Carolina News

North Carolina Teen’s Family Says They, Not Police, Found His Body After Disappearance

ByElena Brooks August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — The grieving mother of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier says her family, not law enforcement, made the heartbreaking discovery of his body after he…

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New School Year in North Carolina Kicks Off with Warm Weather and Storm Chances
North Carolina News

New School Year in North Carolina Kicks Off with Warm Weather and Storm Chances

ByElena Brooks August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Students across North Carolina are starting the 2025-26 school year under warm, summer-like conditions with highs in the 80s and the potential…

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