Jessica F. Simmons is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER, covering community stories and public policies across the country. Featured in print, broadcast, and radio journalism, her work shows her passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.
Jessica F. Simmons
Latest from Jessica F. Simmons
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‘There is progress’: Gov. Cooper, FEMA share update on Hurricane Helene response efforts in western NC
Prior to another visit to western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper joined federal officials to offer the state updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
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Biden commits to 100% federal funding for Hurricane Helene cleanup in NC
With the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, President Biden commits to 100% federal funding for debris removal costs as North Carolina begins long recovery.
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‘Document everything’: Your 10-step guide to insurance claims after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has brought devastation, but understanding your insurance can help you rebuild. Here’s how to advocate for yourself during claims.
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NC Court of Appeals halts use of UNC digital IDs for voting in November election
In a last-minute ruling, the NC Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Republicans who argued that state law allowed only physical copies of the ID to be used to vote.
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Wake County court rejects GOP attempt to block UNC mobile IDs for voting
With their lawsuit denied, Republicans failed to block UNC students from using Mobile One Cards as legal voter IDs to be used at the polls.
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In two North Carolina stops, Kamala Harris promises to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
With just over 50 days until the election, Harris visits North Carolina to kick off her “New Way Forward” tour and deliver a vision for reproductive rights, small businesses, and affordable housing, while warning against Trump’s authoritarian agenda and Project 2025.
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Durham Black business owners stand behind Harris’ vision for small business growth
Local small business owners and lawmakers rallies recently behind Kamala Harris’ new small business proposal, which includes expanded tax credits, cutting red tape, and easing startup costs.
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Public education’s price tag: What North Carolina teachers pay to teach
As the school year begins, North Carolina public school teacher Sarah Lewis found herself not just preparing lesson plans, but footing a bill her state should be covering.
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11 fall festivals in NC you can’t miss in 2024
Autumn in North Carolina means more than just changing leaves—it’s festival season! Say goodbye to boring weekends and check out these 11 events that’ll have you celebrating all season long.
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VIDEO: UNC students can now vote with their phones. Here’s how.
A recent decision will allow UNC students to vote with their mobile One Card, a step toward modernizing access in elections.
