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Fed’s H-2A Labor Costs Leave N.C. Farmers Struggling To Compete
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Concerns about costs of farm labor program grow in N.C. Ron Cottle, the owner of Cottle Strawberry Nursey, Inc., Faison, N.C.,has seen the effects of inflation…
2021 Visitor Spending Increased In Johnston County
Strong recovery seen from 2020, and for many counties from 2019 RALEIGH – Recovery in visitor spending was felt statewide in 2021 with all 100 counties seeing increases, according to…
New Options Available For Child Support Payments
RALEIGH – It will now be easier for parents to pay child support payments. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday payments can now be accepted…
North Carolina Supports Florida In Hurricane Ian Response And Recovery
RALEIGH – North Carolina is supporting the State of Florida after Hurricane Ian. “Although we mourn five deaths and incurred some damage, it’s clear North Carolina missed the worst of…
State To Receive $109 Million Over Five Years In Federal Funds For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
RALEIGH – North Carolina will receive an estimated $109 million over five years from the Federal Highway Administration for the development of electric vehicle charging stations as part of the Bipartisan…
Two North Carolina Tax Preparers Plead Guilty To $5 Million Tax Conspiracy
RALEIGH – Two North Carolina women pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by preparing false tax returns for clients and causing them to be filed with…
Check Fraud Ringleader Sentenced To Federal Prison
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. –– A Raleigh, North Carolina man, Carl Edwin Parker, Jr., was sentenced Tuesday to 63 months in prison and five years of supervised release for conspiracy to…
Rouzer Hears From Healthcare Leaders During Roundtable Discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) recently hosted a healthcare roundtable with doctors and community healthcare professionals to discuss the challenges facing our healthcare system. “As we emerge from…
GREAT Grant Will Expand High-Speed Internet Access To 1,386 Households In Johnston County
State’s largest round of GREAT grant awards will connect nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses to broadband in 69 counties RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that…
Governor Presents Coach K With Order Of The Long Leaf Pine
RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper presented Coach Mike Krzyzewski with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the State’s Highest Honorary Society, for his significant impact on the State…
Biotech Manufacturing Equipment Company Will Create 251 Jobs In Wilson County
WILSON – ABEC, Inc., a global leader providing engineered process solutions and services for biotech manufacturing will create 251 jobs in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will…
Opinion: State Politics Snaps Back Toward Normal
By John Hood RALEIGH — This year’s U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is shaping up to be a highly competitive and expensive one — which should surprise no one…
