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NC Investigating 1,599 Potential Noncitizen Voter Registrations
By Nick Craig Carolina Journal President Donald Trump addressed the nation on July 16 to highlight concerns about election security, detailing his administration’s initiatives to safeguard the voting process and…

Grab A Slice Of Summer At N.C. Watermelon Day At The State Farmers Market
RALEIGH, N.C. – Celebrate one of the state’s favorite summer traditions during North Carolina Watermelon Day on Thursday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the State Farmers…

Durham Business Owner Charged In State Tax Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – Durham County businessman Ubaldo Torres Rodriguez, 56, was arrested July 20 on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. He was charged with…
State Auditor Identifies Multiple Financial Deficiencies In Zebulon
ZEBULON — A North Carolina Office of the State Auditor review has identified multiple financial management and internal control deficiencies within the Town of Zebulon, including unsupported consultant payments, duplicate…

British Scheme Helped The Patriot Cause
By John Hood RALEIGH — In war, alliances often prove decisive. But as Sun Tzu observed nearly 2,500 years ago, allies can often be more trouble than they are worth.…

United States Seizes More Than 1,000 Internet Domains Used To Illegally Stream World Cup 2026 Matches
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice announced July 20 the successful seizure of more than 1,000 domains that were engaged in the unauthorized streaming of matches in the FIFA…
Billing Chaos Drives Healthcare Administrative Costs
By David Larson Carolina Journal Arguably, the biggest issue for North Carolina’s financial security — on the individual, business, and governmental level — remains the cost of healthcare. The bipartisan…

Social Security Matters: Can My Spouse File At 63 And Then Get Half Of Mine When I Later Claim?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security…

Joint Operation In Nash County Results In 17 Arrests, Firearm Seizures
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — A joint law enforcement operation in Nash County last weekend resulted in multiple arrests, firearm seizures and dozens of criminal charges, according to the North Carolina…

American Eagle Outfitters Selects Rowan County For $41 Million Southeast Distribution Hub
RALEIGH, N.C. – On Friday, Governor Josh Stein announced American Eagle Outfitters Inc., a leading specialty apparel retailer, will invest $41 million in Salisbury for a new distribution hub for…

Johnston County 12U Softball Team Wins State Title, Advances To Little League World Series
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — For the first time in league history, the Johnston County Little League 12U Softball team is headed to the Little League Softball World Series after capturing…
Travel, Dining, And Town VISA Card Use Calls For Greater Oversight In North Carolina’s Seventh-Largest Municipality
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released an investigative report identifying several concerns with the Town of Cary’s spending practices, Town VISA card use, and financial oversight.…








