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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.…
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…
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…
