Katherine Zehnder is a Freelance Reporter with a diverse portfolio that includes coverage of government and politics, agriculture, health and wellness, and business economics. Her work often intersects with themes such as elections, public policy, and sustainable agriculture, reflecting her commitment to informing the public on critical issues. Katherine's reporting has been featured in notable outlets including the Santa Barbara News-Press, Carolina Journal, and Watchdog.org.
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By: Katherine Zehnder
With certain exceptions, crime was down in Raleigh and Charlotte in 2025, on par with the national trend of declining crime in major cities across the nation, according to the Major Cities Chiefs Association’s midyear crime report. Except for homicide in Charlotte and robbery and aggravated assault in Raleigh, crime is down from 2025 in these major cities in North Carolina.
By: Katherine Zehnder
As the fall fire season approaches in North Carolina, beginning in late September and running through early December, North Carolina remains the No. 1 state in the nation for wildfire risk in the Wildland Urban Interface, where human development and wildlands or forestlands meet.
By: Katherine Zehnder
Boater’s World Manufacturing Group LLC promises to create 179 jobs and invest $6 million in a boat manufacturing facility in Chocowinity, Beaufort County; this project will be funded in part
Crime in North Carolina is down overall, according to a report from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) for January-June of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.
By: Katherine Zehnder
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced that it has added state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, to its MAGA Majority program.
By: Katherine Zehnder
S teelFab Inc. has announced plans to invest $19 million and create 38 new jobs in Cumberland County, expanding the steel fabrication company’s operations in Fayetteville. This project will be partially funded by a performance-based grant of $125,000 from the One North Carolina Fund.
For the first time, North Carolina has broken into the top 10 states in the nation for innovation, ranking No. 9 in the 2026 Tracking Innovation report by the NC Department of Commerce, which is based on 41 measures. In addition, the state’s innovation economy has improved faster than that of the US overall since the early 2000s.
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By: Katherine Zehnder
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has called out a recent Politico report indicating that their focus would shift away from races in North Carolina and Georgia. Yet, the NRSC publicly responded to call the report “fake news.”
By: Katherine Zehnder
The Duke Endowment has committed a $100 million grant to fund the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, with groundbreaking planned for early 2027 and opening in the early 2030s.
