Stein Seeks $891M for Helene Relief

Edwin Peacock has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council. Governor Josh Stein is asking the state legislature for an additional $891 million in Helene disaster relief funding. North Carolina’s tourism industry hit a new record in 2024, with over $36 billion in spending. Meanwhile, state electronics and tech manufacturers are feeling the strain of ongoing tariffs. A discrimination lawsuit against the NC Symphony has been dismissed.