Homeless
Issues and stories related to individuals without permanent housing
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33 people move from Raleigh encampment into housing
Wake County’s Wake at Home initiative connected 33 people living at a Raleigh encampment with housing and support.
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Wake at Home: a new initiative to support those experiencing homelessness
Wake County Continuum of Care is launching Wake at Home, a program designed to help people move off the streets and into stable housing. The goal is to strengthen the local community’s ability to end homelessness for more people.
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Stein vetoes homelessness bill, signs other laws including new ban on China buying NC land
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said House Bill 437 is “poorly constructed” and makes it harder for homeless people to get back on their feet.
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NC bills regulating homeless camps, farmland sales head to Stein; elections bill advances
The North Carolina House of Representatives sent Gov. Josh Stein a bill focused on homelessness that would crack down on “unauthorized sleeping” in public spaces. Stein will also consider a bill that would bar foreign adversaries from buying farmland near the state’s military bases.
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NC Senate OKs bill that would regulate where homeless people can sleep
House Bill 437 would ban what it calls “unauthorized sleeping” in public spaces and empower local governments to direct homeless people to a designated space — so long as the space isn’t near residential areas, commercial properties or schools.
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Homeless crackdown advancing in NC Senate draws heated debate
State lawmakers say a new bill on homelessness will help stop public nuisances and prevent drug dealers from targeting the homeless. Opponents say it’ll make those problems worse.
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NC lawmakers renew push to regulate where homeless people can sleep
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report to House Bill 437, adding parts of a separate bill that would ban unauthorized sleeping in public spaces and empower cities to direct homeless people to a designated space.
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Arrest made after woman shot to death at Fayetteville homeless encampment
A man has been charged in the shooting death of a woman at a homeless encampment in Fayetteville.
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‘I refuse to give up’: Durham mayor vows to curb gun violence in State of the City address
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams said youth violence is a personal issue in his State of the City address, urging collective community action and announcing plans to work with experts and host a summit to reduce crime. He also outlined an ambitious plan to reduce homelessness by 2031.
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Greensboro aims to provide permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness
The city of Greensboro proposes solutions to those experiencing homelessness.
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Stein appoints leaders, members to homelessness council
Homelessness in North Carolina was up 19% in 2024, according to the state, which attributed the increase in part to Hurricane Helene, the most destructive storm in state history.
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Fact-checking TikTok videos about Washington police clearing homeless encampments
Artificial intelligence generated TikTok videos that appear to show police in Washington, D.C., clearing out homeless encampments.
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Aspiring brain surgeon overcame homelessness
An aspiring brain surgeon who overcame homelessness on his road to medical school is sharing the story of how his difficult past has prepared him for the career path ahead.
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Aspiring brain surgeon overcame homelessness, on road to medical school
An aspiring brain surgeon overcame homelessness on his road to medical school, is sharing his story of how his difficult past has prepared him for his difficult career path ahead.
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Displaced by Chantal, storm victims fear homelessness as Orange County deadline looms
Last month, Tropical Storm Chantal displaced residents of Camelot Village in Chapel Hill. Many residents face renewed homelessness as their county-funded hotel stays are set to expire on Aug. 22.
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Trump unveiling DC plan to remove homelessness, cut crime
President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil plans for Washington, D.C., that involve the removal of homeless people, renovations and crime reduction.
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Wake County's first low-barrier shelter to be operated by Bryant Center, renovations begin soon
Wake County has appointed The Bryant Center to operate its low-barrier homeless shelter at Second Street Place in Raleigh.
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North Carolina lawmakers debate rules for homeless encampments
A proposal moving through the state House this week would put new regulations and limitations on how and where homeless encampments would be allowed in North Carolina.
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NC lawmakers debate rules for homeless camps
A proposal moving through the state House this week would put new regulations and limitations on how and where homeless encampments would be allowed in North Carolina.
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Fayetteville Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope shelter closing
The Salvation Army's Hope Shelter on Alexander Street in Fayetteville is closing immediately. Leaders with the organization cite lack of funding as the issue, saying the Salvation Army has been operating at a deficit for months.
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Salvation Army's Fayetteville homeless shelter closing
The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope Shelter on Alexander Street in Fayetteville is closing immediately. Leaders with the organization cite lack of funding as the issue, saying the Salvation Army has been operating at a deficit for months.
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Groups work to end youth homelessness in the Triad, one bed at a time
The community organization serves as a Safe Place for any child in Guilford, Randolph and Davidson counties experiencing housing insecurity with a variety of counseling and assistance programs.
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Groups work to end youth homelessness in the Triad, one bed at a time
The community organization serves as a Safe Place for any child in Guilford, Randolph and Davidson counties experiencing housing insecurity with a variety of counseling and assistance programs.
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White flag shelters: Where to get warm in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville
Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold.
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Wake County residents struggling with the cost of homes
The cost of homes in Raleigh continue to rise. Though more affordable housing developments are being built in the Triangle, some say the need is much greater.
