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Twitter Blocks Locke’s Exposure Of Teachers’ Union Agenda
By Donna King Carolina Journal The head of the John Locke Foundation’s Center for Effective Education found himself in “Twitter jail” Wednesday. Terry Stoops faced that penalty after exposing discussion topics at…
U.S. Postal Service Increasing Stamp Prices July 10
Two Cents Increase for Forever Stamp WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service will increase the price of a first class stamp on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The new…
You Decide: How Can We Slow The Increase In The Home Prices?
By Mike Walden The numbers are jaw-dropping. In 2020, the average house price rose 11%. In 2021, home prices jumped another 19%. And, if the price gains thus far in…
NC Hospital Systems Enjoyed Record Profits During Pandemic
The North Carolina State Health Plan and the National Academy for State Health Policy Find that North Carolina’s Seven Largest Hospital Systems Reaped Billions of Dollars in Cash, Investments and…
Duke Energy Customers Set Summertime Record For Electricity Use
Duke Energy Carolinas achieves new summer peak usage record: 21,086 megawatt-hours. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress set new combined usage record: 34,079 megawatt-hours. CHARLOTTE – Duke Energy Carolinas customers…
Bills Would Waive Property Taxes For Permanently Disabled Veterans
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Two similar bills that would give a full property tax waiver for permanently disabled veterans were filed in the North Carolina House and Senate. S.B.…
OPINION: Time To End Government-Run Schools
By Jason Phibbs Two recent surveys, one by High Point University and another by the John Locke Foundation, show a significant portion of North Carolinians (43% and 66%, respectively) believe public education is…
Listen To Phone Call Telling Wake Co Man He Just Won $1 Million
RALEIGH – Joe Mathews of Raleigh said second chances led him to a “blessed” life with his family in Raleigh and now to a $1 million lottery prize. Mathews, a…
You Decide: How Can We Prepare For The Coming Job Shifts?
By Mike Walden The focus in the labor market over the past year has been about the labor shortage. All workers who left their jobs during the COVID-19 recession have…
Raleigh, Charlotte Both In Top 10 Real Estate Markets
By David Larson Carolina Journal A study by Quicken Loans on the hottest real-estate markets in the nation found that two of the top 10 were in the Tar Heel…
N.C. Parents’ Bill Of Rights Passes Senate
By David Bass Carolina Journal A Parents’ Bill of Rights passed the N.C. Senate on Wednesday, June 1, in a mostly party-line vote after lawmakers clashed over what the bill…
Medical Marijuana Is One Of Two Cannabis Bills Approved By NC Lawmakers
By Donna King Carolina Journal The N.C. House voted Wednesday 86-25 to remove hemp from the state’s controlled substance list. Bill sponsors say House Bill 455, keeps state law in…
