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You Decide: Will AI Be A Net Plus?
By Mike Walden AI — the abbreviation for “artificial intelligence — appears on a path to be a bigger part of our lives. Initially confined to labs and a few…

Social Security Matters – Did The Obama-Era Social Security Tax Cuts Hurt The Program?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Did the Obama-era Social Security Tax Cuts…

Scout Motors To Establish New Headquarters In Charlotte, Bringing 1,200 Jobs To Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE — Scout Motors Inc., the electric vehicle manufacturer reviving the legendary Scout brand, will open its new corporate headquarters in Charlotte, Governor Josh Stein announced Tuesday. The project represents…

Governor Stein Volunteers At Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina
RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt joined state and elected local officials in volunteering at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina…

Smoother Drive Ahead For Wake County Roads
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a $4.4 million contract to Blythe Construction Inc. to improve more than 11 miles of secondary roads in Wake County. The…

Social Security Matters – Consider The “Wearing Out” Factor While Deciding When To Claim Social Security
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS…

Aviation Pioneer Lt. Belvin Maynard To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker
SAMPSON COUNTY – A man who rose to national prominence through his record-setting flights and his unique combination of religious vocation and aeronautical daring, soon will be recognized with a…

Governor Josh Stein Hosts Roundtable On Medical Debt Relief
GREENSBORO – On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable discussion in Greensboro to hear from advocates, faith leaders, practitioners, and patients about the burden of living with medical debt…

Advanced Placement Growth In NC Continues To Outpace The Nation, Makes State History
RALEIGH – For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a new record…

Insurance Companies Request 68 Percent Increase For Dwelling Policies
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested an overall 68.3% statewide average rate increase for dwelling insurance policies, with the proposed implementation over a two-year period. The Rate…

Nash County Woman Uses Special Numbers To Win $271,509 Jackpot
RALEIGH – Certain numbers mean more to Phyllis Costin of Bailey, so she uses them when she plays Cash 5 and it paid off Wednesday with a $271,509 jackpot. “I…

NCDMV Launches Online Upgrade For Teen Drivers From Level 2 To Level 3
RALEIGH – Building on recent expansions to online services under Senate Bill 245, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) today announced the launch of a new online option for…








