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You Decide: Is The Economy Headed For A Nosedive?
By Mike Walden At the beginning of 2026, most economists, including me, were predicting a reasonably decent year for both businesses and households. We expected growth, a jobless rate between…
More Than Half Of NC Public School Graduates Passed College-Level Courses While In High School
54% of 2025 graduates earned college-level credit while in high school, the highest percentage ever recorded. RALEIGH, N.C. – Historic percentages of North Carolina public school students are enrolling and…
New Bridge Opens In Place Of Former Wake County Tunnel
RALEIGH – A new bridge over Interstate 440 opened Thursday in West Raleigh, replacing a former tunnel that passed underneath the Beltline. The new Ligon Street bridge replaces the narrow,…
NCDMV Launches Online Upgrade From Level 2 Provisional License To Full Class C License
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) on Thursdsy announced a new online service allowing eligible customers aged 18 and older to upgrade their Level 2…
Facts Must Come Before Explanations
By John Hood RALEIGH — Who is to blame for North Carolina losing its industrial base over the past two decades? Misguided federal lawmakers who passed free-trade agreements? Foolish state…
Local Government Commission Warns Rocky Mount No Further Missteps Will Be Tolerated
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Local Government Commission (LGC) Wednesday issued a warning to the city of Rocky Mount to keep its books balanced or else the Commission may be forced…
NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program And Dedication To Community Launch Traffic Stop Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and Dedication To Community (D2C) have teamed up on a new initiative designed to help young drivers navigate traffic stops safely and…
Dominican National Extradited To US To Face Child Sexual Exploitation Charges After Fleeing Prosecution
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Dominican national extradited from the Dominican Republic to face child sexual exploitation charges appeared in federal court in North Carolina Tuesday. “Roberto Severino Hinojosa was indicted…
Joint Investigation In Robeson County Leads To Over 70 Felony Charges
MAXTON, N.C. — The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) has concluded a months-long investigation in Robeson County, initiated in response to complaints of illegal alcohol and drug sales, which…
Washington County Man Enjoys $1 Million Top Prize Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Jamar McAllister of Plymouth tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. McAllister bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from…
Four N.C. Ferry Routes To Expand Schedules March 31
MANNS HARBOR, N.C. – As spring gets into full swing, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be expanding seasonal schedules on four of its seven routes March 31, as…
Statewide Burn Ban Issued Due To Hazardous Wildfire Risk
RALEIGH, N.C. – Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m.…
