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Man Deported Three Times Indicted After Fatal Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Mexican national who federal authorities say had been deported from the United States three times before returning illegally has now been indicted by a federal grand…
Gov. Stein Appoints Two Johnston County Residents To State Boards
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has appointed two Johnston County residents to serve on state boards and commissions. Dunn Police Chief Lynn Gay was appointed to the North Carolina…
ICE Eyes Opening First NC Federal Detention Center In Winton
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could open North Carolina’s first federal detention center later this year at the former Rivers Correctional Center in Winton,…
Free Markets Can Promote Affordability
By John Hood RALEIGH — If formal surveys and social-media tracking offer useful signals — flawed as they may be, they’re superior to motivated reasoning or rank speculation — affordability…
You Decide: What Are The Benefits And Costs Of Immigration?
By Mike Walden Immigration of foreign-born individuals moving to the U.S. has sparked serious debates about the pros and cons of the movement. Of particular concern has been the large…
Social Security Matters: I Was Cheated; I Delayed Claiming SS But Didn’t Get My Full Benefits
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty: I Was Cheated; I Delayed Claiming SS but Didn’t Get My Full Benefits Dear Rusty: I’m…
The Public’s Sense Of Betrayal At Wasted Taxpayer Money
By David Larson Carolina Journal Not everything we cover in the news business makes it through to the average person on the street. They have so many things competing for…
Bar Owners’ Complaints Could Play Role In Marquee NC Election
By Mitch Kokai Roy Cooper relies on his record as North Carolina’s governor to support his campaign for US Senate. But an ongoing lawsuit raises questions about Cooper’s resume. A…
Hospital Market Needs More Competition
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the leaders of WakeMed, one of the three hospital systems with large facilities in North Carolina’s most populous county, announced plans to merge with…
N.C. Education Lottery Sets New Record For Money Raised For Education
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Education Lottery celebrated its 20th anniversary by raising a record amount of money for education in the state. It also marks the fourth year in a…
Federal Grant To Double Fertilizer Capacity At NC Facility
RAEFORD, N.C. — A Hoke County agricultural supplier has completed an expansion designed to increase fertilizer availability for farmers across North Carolina with the help of a $2.3 million federal…
NCSBE Adopts Absentee Rules Critics Say Risk More Rejections
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted 3-2 along party lines on new permanent absentee ballot rules that once again have…
