Recovery efforts continue in the Outer Banks after Hurricane Erin, as North Carolina also struggles with lingering damage from Helene and Chantal. Governor Stein has created a new gang prevention and intervention task force to address rising concerns about violent crime. Meanwhile, the state has taken control of Bertie County Child Welfare Services following a […]
Governor Stein held a press briefing urging preparation as Hurricane Erin bears down on North Carolina, with impacts already felt along the Outer Banks. The State Board of Elections has corrected more than 20,000 voter records and is seeking additional ID numbers to comply with voter ID laws. Meanwhile, a business court judge declined to […]
Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina. In Wilmington, several firefighters were injured following a building explosion. In Apex, authorities have called off a search for a criminal illegal alien who remains at large. Despite steep tariffs, trade with Mexico continues to grow, and the State Board of Elections reports it […]
Hurricane Erin could bring significant impacts across coastal North Carolina. Meanwhile, a new study suggests Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders for a future Major League Baseball team. In the courts, both sides have agreed to pause a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors. Additionally, more than 1,000 applications have […]
Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency in the Outer Banks as the storm threatens coastal communities. State Health Plan members are bracing for premium increases in the coming years. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools face a dire $46 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about mismanagement and future cuts. Meanwhile, NCInnovation’s future looks uncertain as its […]
Polling in the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley shows the contest is shaping up to be competitive. More than 1,000 applications have been submitted to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene. North Carolina has been awarded over $400 million from the EPA to improve drinking water infrastructure statewide.
North Carolina has received a $4 million grant to expand workforce re-entry training programs. A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit against CSX over flooding in Lumberton. Tropical Storm Erin is active in the Atlantic, and July’s sports-betting revenues in North Carolina hit a record low. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited the Port of […]
U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in July as President Trump extended the China trade deal for another 90 days. Authorities have ordered an illegal mining operation in Mitchell County to shut down. The state Appeals Court has again ruled against Bald Head Island’s village leadership in an ongoing dispute.
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic. Both sides in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors have agreed to pause proceedings. The full state Appeals Court will not rehear a northeastern NC Certificate of Need case. Senator Tillis is co-sponsoring legislation to help address the housing shortage, while […]
Tariffs are hitting the automotive industry as they take effect. The State Health Plan is considering a premium increase while adding a new digital care platform. The NC elections board has resolved a voter ID lawsuit, approved early voting plans, and the upcoming back-to-school shopping season is expected to see higher sales. July’s sports betting […]
The NCDOT has opened its new 10-year transportation plan. State Auditor findings show the town of Mount Olive lost more than $210,000 due to negligent data entry. The State Board of Elections is meeting today, and a new poll finds most Americans view Chinese ownership of U.S. land as a major threat. Governor Stein opposes […]
Trump’s latest round of tariffs is now taking effect. Governor Stein signed a stopgap spending measure to keep government running but vetoed a school choice bill. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed efforts to clarify confusion surrounding North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Meanwhile, a Carolina Journal opinion piece highlights how those […]
