NEWS

Tim Wigginton 5/12/25 Tim Wigginton 5/12/25

North Carolina ranks as the fifth most visited state in 2024

Visitors spent a record $36.7 billion in 2024

Last week, a recent report from the State of North Carolina showed the impact of the tourism industry in North Carolina for the year 2024.

Tim Wigginton 5/12/25 Tim Wigginton 5/12/25

Rep. Virginia Foxx announces reelection campaign

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx announces reelection campaign, coupled with endorsement from President Donald Trump

Tim Wigginton 5/9/25 Tim Wigginton 5/9/25

PPG Industries announces new project in Shelby, creating 110 jobs

PPG Industries announced plans to build a new aerospace coating and sealants manufacturing plant in Shelby, North Carolina.

Tim Wigginton 5/9/25 Tim Wigginton 5/9/25

Wake County District Attorney Declines to Run for Reelection

She previously prosecuted criminal cases against both political parties

Tim Wigginton 5/9/25 Tim Wigginton 5/9/25

President Trump Endorses NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons for Reelection

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Jason Simmons, the Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, for reelection.

Tim Wigginton 5/8/25 Tim Wigginton 5/8/25

Annual Survey Shows Dramatic Increase in Homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe

35% say their homelessness is the result of Helene

Tim Wigginton 5/8/25 Tim Wigginton 5/8/25

N.C. Senate Unanimously Passes New Restrictions on HOAs, Bill Heads to the House

Legislation strengthens homeowners’ protections

Tim Wigginton 5/8/25 Tim Wigginton 5/8/25

N.C. House Passes Bill to Prohibit Unauthorized Camping, Bill Heads to the Senate

Legislation addresses issues contributing to downtown blight in several N.C. cities

Info TBRT 5/7/25 Info TBRT 5/7/25

N.C. State Board of Elections Appoints New Executive Director

Previous Director’s term plagued by constant controversy.

Tim Wigginton 5/7/25 Tim Wigginton 5/7/25

Buncombe County Releases Draft Budget for 2026

Fees set to increase on dozens of items

Tim Wigginton 5/6/25 Tim Wigginton 5/6/25

NC House Passes Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights

Latest effort to strengthen Parents’ Rights in North Carolina

Tim Wigginton 5/6/25 Tim Wigginton 5/6/25

House Committee Approves Limited AI Regulations

The North Carolina House Judiciary 3 committee held a hearing on House Bill 933, the AI Regulatory Reform Act, and gave a favorable report to the next committee in the process.

Tim Wigginton 5/6/25 Tim Wigginton 5/6/25

Nonpartisan National Election Organization Report Highlights Problems at NC State Board of Elections

Report shows significant issues undermining North Carolina voters’ confidence in elections.

Tim Wigginton 5/5/25 Tim Wigginton 5/5/25

Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sarah Stevens Announces State Supreme Court Run

Serious challenger to sitting Democrat Justice Anita Earls

Tim Wigginton 5/5/25 Tim Wigginton 5/5/25

ANALYSIS: NC House Takes Actions to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration, As Local Police Foil Alleged Kidnapping Plot by Illegal Aliens

Last week, the North Carolina House considered a number of measures to crack down on illegal immigration, and two bills passed the chamber.

Tim Wigginton 5/2/25 Tim Wigginton 5/2/25

Asheville Mayor featured in new TV ad highlighting Helene response

Tim Wigginton 5/2/25 Tim Wigginton 5/2/25

NC House Agriculture Committee approves bill ending property tax abatement, effectively raising taxes on solar projects

Last Wednesday, the North Carolina House Agriculture Committee approved HB 729, Farmland Protection Act. This legislation effectively ends the property tax abatement for solar projects.

Tim Wigginton 5/1/25 Tim Wigginton 5/1/25

NC House passes legislation banning DEI in state and local government

Last night, the North Carolina House passed HB 171, Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI, in a 69-45 party-line vote.

Tim Wigginton 5/1/25 Tim Wigginton 5/1/25

Republican State Auditor Appoints New Board of Election Members, After Unanimous Appeals Court Ruling

Yesterday afternoon, in a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel overturned a split decision from the lower court. The ruling cleared the way for Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek to make appointments to the North Carolina Board of Elections, effectively flipping the majority control from Democrat to Republican.

Tim Wigginton 4/30/25 Tim Wigginton 4/30/25

North Carolina House passes legislation to increase cooperation with ICE

Last night, the North Carolina House passed HB 318, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act, in a 70 to 45 vote, with one Democrat joining the Republicans to pass this legislation.