Liz Carbone
Coverage of Liz Carbone in the Nexus archive.
- Stein vetoes ‘unauthorized camping’ homeless ban in NC
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a North Carolina bill (House Bill 437) that would have banned unauthorized homeless encampments and required municipalities to provide temporary shelter sites with sanitation and safety facilities. Stein criticized the bill as unfunded and ineffective, while supporters argued it would create humane, drug-free conditions. Republican leaders may attempt to override the veto.
- Study: Hurricane Helene caused spike in homelessness in North Carolina
North Carolina experienced a 33% increase in homelessness in 2024-25, the largest percentage rise in the U.S., driven largely by Hurricane Helene, which displaced nearly 4,000 people in western North Carolina. The 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report attributes the surge to infrastructure loss and reduced affordable housing, with challenges persisting in rural and urban areas.