SUMMARY: Mike Kernels has joined Carolina Public Press (CPP) as Managing Editor, overseeing statewide investigative reporting. A Virginia Beach native with over 30 years in journalism, he previously worked at the Greensboro News & Record and the Virginian-Pilot. Kernels replaces Frank Taylor, who became executive director after serving as CPP’s editor-in-chief. CPP has also relocated its headquarters from Durham to Raleigh to better serve its reporters, though it remains committed to statewide coverage, including Durham and Asheville. CPP continues to welcome news tips via email, as its physical address does not accommodate unscheduled visitors.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina are entering their 16th week, now with six new appointees from the governor’s office and a 44-member committee formed by the House of Representatives. Governor Josh Stein established the Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) along with the Division of Community Revitalization. The hurricane, which struck as a Category 4 hurricane, caused over $53 billion in damage and claimed 104 lives in North Carolina. Federal aid has reached about $9 billion, with state support exceeding $1.1 billion. Key leaders in the recovery efforts have been appointed to coordinate this extensive assistance.

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SUMMARY: A data breach at California-based PowerSchool compromised sensitive information of millions of students and parents, including addresses, Social Security numbers, and grades. The breach, occurring in December, involved hackers using stolen credentials to access the internal customer support portal. PowerSchool serves over 50 million students and was extorted to pay a sum to avoid data leakage. As cybercrime continues to rise, with 880,418 complaints reported in 2023, experts emphasize the importance of cybersecurity measures and consumer data privacy laws. Individuals can improve “cyber hygiene” by using unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring their accounts for unusual activity.

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