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More than 31 percent of Fort Liberty soldiers and family members report having trouble accessing enough food, according to data compiled by the Military Family Action Network.
Nationwide, 25 percent of military members and their families experience food insecurity—2.5 times the rate in the general population.
In North Carolina, Fort Liberty and surrounding partners are trying creative new ways to keep the military community fed. Jimmy Ryals reports from Fayetteville on those efforts.
Feeding An Army
Nearly one out of three Fort Liberty soldiers and their family members are food insecure. Can efforts to address it fill the gap?
“We can’t continue to feed soldiers like we have in the past, where you have soldiers go through a line, sit, and eat,” said Brig. Gen. John B. Hinson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps’s 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. “We’ve got to figure out what soldiers want to eat and how they want to eat.”
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Under the Big Tent
Last fall, Leo Williams captured nearly two-thirds of the vote for Durham mayor, running as a charismatic business leader ready to take on the city’s urgent challenges.
His big-tent approach to coalition building earned him endorsements across the political spectrum, from the progressive People’s Alliance to the moderate Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People and Friends of Durham PACs.
But actions speak louder than words. Nine months into his tenure, Williams has a tangible record on housing, transit, infrastructure, and the economy. Now, his constituents are looking for delivery on his most ambitious promises: revitalizing downtown, improving public safety, and procuring more affordable housing.
For INDY Week and The Assembly, Justin Laidlaw digs into Williams’ first nine months on the job.
The Bull City’s Ringmaster
Halfway through his first year, Durham Mayor Leo Williams has an ambitious vision, a growing list of policy wins, and more than a few discontented constituents. How far can his approach take him?
School Us, Please
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Whether you’re a policy wonk, a campus lifer, or just someone who cares about education in our state, we want to hear from you. By taking a few minutes to fill out our survey, you’ll help us craft a newsletter that’s not just informative, but actually makes a difference in your day-to-day life.
What We’re Reading
High Water Mark: Two storm-ravaged North Carolina towns decided to rebuild on higher ground. Border Belt Independent looks at how that’s gone.
Farm Team: Republican Steve Troxler has been the state commissioner of agriculture for nearly two decades. Does a younger, Democratic challenger stand a chance? CityView profiles candidate Sarah Taber.
Card Check: In a first, the State Board of Elections will allow UNC-Chapel Hill students to use digital student identification as a valid form of voter ID this fall, the N&O reports.
Our Recent Stories
The Last Dance of Tim Moore and Phil Berger
Republican legislators have failed to deliver on top policy priorities, and some blame a diminished relationship between House and Senate leaders.
Transition of Care
After last year’s passage of legislation restricting medical treatment for transgender youth, families seeking care are looking across state lines.
Lee Roberts’ Island Dreams
Before he was named chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill, Lee Roberts waded into a different political storm: the future of Bald Head Island’s ferry system.
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