State
Seek Common Sense On Early Voting
By John Hood RALEIGH — When I began covering politics in the late 1980s, Labor Day unofficially signaled the “homestretch” of election campaigns. After winning their party’s nomination in late-spring…
North Carolina Seeing Increase In Cyclosporiasis Cases
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is among dozens of states across the United States experiencing an increase in cyclosporiasis cases. From May 1 to July 14, 2026, 307 cases of…
Freer Carolinas Means More Carolinians
By John Hood RALEIGH — Progressives are frustrated by North Carolina’s just-enacted state budget, hostile to recent deregulatory initiatives and tax cuts, and outraged at recent welfare reforms and school-choice…
You Decide: How Important Is Income Inequality?
By Mike Walden Many of today’s debates about our society, public policy and politics are being driven by one factor, income inequality. Income inequality is the term recognizing the differences…
Social Security Matters: Should I Claim Spouse Benefits Now, Or My Own SS Benefit?
By Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Dear Rusty: I am writing to get advice on the optimal time to sign up for Social Security…
State Health Plan Makes Monumental Decisions To Strengthen Affordability And Access
Board Approves Third-Party Administrative Services and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Contracts to Blue Cross NC RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees took several landmark actions July…
North Carolina Man Sentenced To Prison For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images
WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man was sentenced July 10 to 42 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for the possession of child sexual abuse material.…
Pikeville Woman Did A Happy Dance After Lottery Win
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Cassandra Joyner of Pikeville started celebrating in the store with her partner after a $30 scratch-off produced a $100,000 top prize. “We were doing our happy…
Clayton Timber Company Owner Charged in Multi-County Timber Theft Investigation
CLAYTON, N.C. — The owner of a Clayton timber company has been arrested following a lengthy investigation into alleged timber thefts and fraud involving multiple property owners in five North…
Mailing A Letter Will Cost More Starting July 12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sending a letter through the U.S. Postal Service will cost more beginning Sunday as new postage rates approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission take effect. The price…
Wake County Man Enjoys $685,796 Jackpot Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Vincent Ximines of Wake Forest took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $685,796 jackpot. Ximines bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket for…
Rocky Mount Follow-Up Audit Explains Double-Billing Confusion, Unpaid Bills By City Council Members
RALEIGH, N.C. — In response to public confusion and complaints over utility bills in Rocky Mount, and at the request of the Mayor and City Council, the North Carolina Office of the…
