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Opinion: Government Again Mandates We Pretend It’s An Hour In The Future
By David Larson Opinion Editor, Carolina Journal Every year I have hope that whatever sane adults exist in positions of power will come together to ensure we never again have…
Childcare Subsidy Bill Introduced By Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers
By Alex Baltzegar Carolina Journal A bipartisan groups of Republican and Democratic lawmakers recently announced in a press conference that addressing early childhood education policy would be a priority this…
NC Senate Approves Legislation Confronting Fentanyl, Overdose Epidemic
More than 77% of overdose deaths in North Carolina involved fentanyl Bill has support from sheriffs, district attorneys, families of those impacted RALEIGH – On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate…
Opinion: Let’s Build More Housing
By Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation The American dream of owning a home is falling out of reach for many in our state. Home prices continue to rise in North…
Triangle CEO Sentenced For Filing False Tax Returns
NEW BERN – Raleigh business owner Alton Perkins was sentenced today (Tuesday) to 24 months in prison for failing to account for approximately $3 million diverted from his companies for…
Lawmakers Can Intervene, Face March 24 Deadline In Abortion Pill Lawsuit
By Donna King Carolina Journal A federal judge has granted N.C. legislative leaders’ request to intervene in a lawsuit targeting the state’s abortion pill restrictions. An order issued Friday sets a March 24…
Does NC Need To Entice Filmmakers With Incentives?
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in…
Rouzer, Graves Introduce Bill To Streamline Disaster Recovery Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC – Today (Tuesday), Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) introduced the Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act, a bill to cut unnecessary red tape and give…
BBB Of Eastern North Carolina Announces Top Scams Reported In 2022
RALEIGH – Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) has released its list of top scams reported during 2022. These scams were reported to BBB Scam Tracker in the local service…
Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
NEW BERN – A Snow Hill man was sentenced today (Wednesday) to 31 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for laundering fraudulently obtained Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)…
Rouzer Raises Concerns Regarding Cuban Government’s Visit To Wilmington Port Facilities
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) spoke on the House Floor regarding the visit by Cuba’s Border Guard and Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the port facilities in Wilmington,…
After COVID, NC Report Shows Increase In Student Misconduct in 2021-22 – Reflecting Nationwide Trends
RALEIGH – Reflecting similar trends across the nation, North Carolina public schools reported increases during the 2021-22 school year of incidents involving student misconduct, crime and violence. Even as schools…
