Military Funding, Redistricting Returns, NC State Fair Preview

The U.S. Senate’s defense authorization bill includes significant funding for North Carolina’s military installations, providing support for base upgrades and infrastructure improvements. Lawmakers in Raleigh are set to revisit congressional maps next week, a move expected to reignite partisan debate over redistricting. Meanwhile, anticipation is building for the 2025 North Carolina State Fair, with some of the year’s most talked-about new foods and attractions.