Senate Delays Reappraisals; Rocky Mount Financial Issues

The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill to delay property tax reappraisals, while also considering a proposal to shift more energy costs to large users and encourage on-site power generation. Charlotte is set to make history as the first U.S. city to host the 2027 Military World Games, bringing international attention and economic impact. In eastern North Carolina, Rocky Mount is reporting progress on its financial recovery, though lawmakers are advancing a bill that would limit the city’s use of utility revenues, keeping state oversight in focus.