Ames Alexander

Such strong reporting here from my colleague @radtkerussell, who reveals just how the oil and gas industry has been shaping discourse at LSU — and universities around the world: https://t.co/y1Ej6SpX0b

I teamed up with @noroneill to interview more than a dozen NC residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Helene. Some were grateful for the help they got. But 4 whose homes were destroyed said they got less than $5,000 in federal assistance. https://t.co/MqSlQ2ORDd

During my last weeks @theobserver, I worked with @noroneill on this story about the continuing struggles of those who were displaced by Helene. Some encouraging stories but also some truly sad ones. More to come tomorrow. https://t.co/5ISJG0pF2d

Trump order blocks Afghanistan refugees from Charlotte. “I could be (handed) to the Taliban,” says one. Important reporting here by ⁦@oehrli⁩ https://t.co/OjdQ66ed24

Some environmental groups have regained access to federal funding. But as my colleague @tjonesreporter reports for @floodlightnews, some now see an even more menacing threat: prosecution. https://t.co/7kkYVcWL0o

RT @FloodlightNews: Capturing CO2, sold as climate solution, rebranded as oil industry boost 🗞️ https://t.co/TJ7CydSrRn

RT @FloodlightNews: EPA says it has unfrozen billions in funds for climate-related projects 🗞️ https://t.co/l0dZUKP4qK

More than 100 miles from the epicenter of Helene’s destruction in Western North Carolina, a neighborhood in northwest Charlotte is still reeling from the flood. @theodenjanes does his usual superb job telling us the story: https://t.co/AUWr3weWZB

The number of people dying by suicide inside NC state prisons is raising alarms. In January alone, three men died. Staffing shortages and solitary confinement may be partly to blame. Strong reporting here by my colleague Gavin Off. https://t.co/HKSOjEVftp

The past few weeks, the News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer took on a monumental task: Documenting the lives of the 104 people in N.C. who were killed by Hurricane Helene. Here are their stories: https://t.co/MQ8QqTo6fH

Were people who were displaced by Helene unfairly kicked out of their hotels? We explored what happened. https://t.co/4EyjwzSPIR

Icy storm knocks out power to thousands in Charlotte area. Black ice a threat on roads. https://t.co/hEgBMz8GVH

During his years as a homicide detective, Garry McFadden won many admirers. But now, as Mecklenburg ’s sheriff, some former employees say he is putting staff in danger at the jail through poor management. Superb reporting here by my colleague @oehrli. https://t.co/XcKd1QcadQ

NC will get $1.6B from the feds to help rebuild homes, businesses, roads and water plants that were damaged by Helene. https://t.co/LSXbGEVGlZ

With four homicides in two days, Charlotte rings out a violent year. https://t.co/8PT64he3FQ