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Social Security Matters: I Was Cheated; I Delayed Claiming SS But Didn’t Get My Full Benefits
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty: I Was Cheated; I Delayed Claiming SS but Didn’t Get My Full Benefits Dear Rusty: I’m…
The Public’s Sense Of Betrayal At Wasted Taxpayer Money
By David Larson Carolina Journal Not everything we cover in the news business makes it through to the average person on the street. They have so many things competing for…
Hospital Market Needs More Competition
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the leaders of WakeMed, one of the three hospital systems with large facilities in North Carolina’s most populous county, announced plans to merge with…
N.C. Education Lottery Sets New Record For Money Raised For Education
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Education Lottery celebrated its 20th anniversary by raising a record amount of money for education in the state. It also marks the fourth year in a…
Federal Grant To Double Fertilizer Capacity At NC Facility
RAEFORD, N.C. — A Hoke County agricultural supplier has completed an expansion designed to increase fertilizer availability for farmers across North Carolina with the help of a $2.3 million federal…
Durham Business Owner Charged In State Tax Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – Durham County businessman Ubaldo Torres Rodriguez, 56, was arrested July 20 on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. He was charged with…
State Auditor Identifies Multiple Financial Deficiencies In Zebulon
ZEBULON — A North Carolina Office of the State Auditor review has identified multiple financial management and internal control deficiencies within the Town of Zebulon, including unsupported consultant payments, duplicate…
United States Seizes More Than 1,000 Internet Domains Used To Illegally Stream World Cup 2026 Matches
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice announced July 20 the successful seizure of more than 1,000 domains that were engaged in the unauthorized streaming of matches in the FIFA…
Billing Chaos Drives Healthcare Administrative Costs
By David Larson Carolina Journal Arguably, the biggest issue for North Carolina’s financial security — on the individual, business, and governmental level — remains the cost of healthcare. The bipartisan…
Social Security Matters: Can My Spouse File At 63 And Then Get Half Of Mine When I Later Claim?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security…
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…
