The results, which will be available soon, will likely show a rise in homelessness, similar to last year's 10 percent ...

The census, or Point-in-Time count, is required by the federal government and helps officials determine how to direct federal, state and city funds for housing and homeless service programs.

D.C. once again is participating in the annual point-in-time count, a controversial headcount of the a city’s unhoused population.

This comes as NC lawmakers are also weighing what state aid to provide for Helene recovery in Western North Carolina.