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Johnston County Unemployment Rate Among Lowest In Eastern North Carolina
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County continued to post one of the stronger labor markets in the region in April, recording a 3.0 percent unemployment rate — well below the statewide…
NCDOT’s Popular Traveler Information Website Getting Major Overhaul
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing to launch an improved version of its traveler information website that long has been a public mainstay for getting critical…
Denser Cities Won’t Rely On Transit
By John Hood RALEIGH — Policymakers can’t make any significant headway on housing affordability unless they make it easier for companies to add more inventory more quickly, including the construction…
Honoring Our Servicemembers
By Governor Josh Stein Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians have proudly served our nation during times of conflict and…
Court Case That Reshaped Voting Rights To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker
WINDSOR, N.C. – A landmark court case that reshaped voting rights across the state soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program…
Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions
By Mitch Kokai North Carolina’s Supreme Court has focused more attention in recent years on economic rights. Multiple rulings have cited the state constitution’s protection of people’s right to the…
Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week
By John Hood RALEIGH — By Monday, June 15, the academic year will be over for colleges, universities, and most grade schools. Family trips and summertime sojourns will commence. Tourist…
NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina House approved a series of proposed constitutional amendments Wednesday, including a measure aimed at limiting future increases in local property taxes. The proposal, contained…
Governor Signs Executive Order Aimed At Increasing Housing Opportunities And Affordability Across NC
RALEIGH, N.C. – On Tuesday, Governor Stein signed an executive order to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access and to use technology…
Federal Prosecutors Say Romance Scam Targeted Elderly Victims Across U.S.
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Nigerian national accused of participating in an international romance fraud scheme targeting elderly victims has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges in…
Affordable Energy Fosters Economic Growth
By John Hood RALEIGH — As we compete with other states to attract companies, entrepreneurs, and families, North Carolina has many advantages. We have bountiful natural and human resources. Our…
Mecklenburg County Businessman Charged In State Tax Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – Mecklenburg County businessman Adam Feinberg, 53, of Cornelius, NC, was arrested on May 15, 2026, on state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.…
