Companies plan $6 billion commitment 

Trump administration touts this as another promise kept  

Only two other hospitals in North Carolina received similar recognition  

$1.4 billion fishing industry expecting an impact 

“Thanks to President Trump signing the largest middle-class tax cuts in history – including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security – this will be the largest tax refund season ever. President Trump believes that hardworking Americans deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money, and he will always fight to put more money back in their pocket,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. 

“These state funds will continue to play an essential role in our community’s recovery from Helene, “said Helene Recovery Coordinator Bridget Herring. “The ability to have these grants pro-actively identified and approved, affords us the maximum opportunity to address gaps in funding for our community’s continued Helene recovery and resilience efforts.” 

Without solid Republican leadership, Cooper would have made North Carolina into California  

Heavy ice and snow predicted for the weekend  

Program turns innovation into economic activity

Three shelters now open

Rules improve election integrity

Health officials urge people to call ahead before risking exposure to other people  

Largest development initiative since the cornerstone of Old East was laid in 1793 

In North Carolina, we’re no strangers to political irony. The Old North State has a long tradition of splitting tickets — backing conservative Republicans for federal office while electing Democrats for governor. But what works in a gubernatorial race doesn’t always translate to a successful U.S. Senate campaign. Recent case in point: Maryland’s Larry Hogan’s failed Senate bid in 2024. North Carolina’s own history of governors eyeing the Senate is a reminder that popularity at home isn’t the same as electability in a polarized national race. 

“Long-term vacancies muddy the waters of government expenditures. In some agencies, you have tax dollars meant to go to a person serving a valuable state need, but instead that spot sits empty for years and the money goes elsewhere,” said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “This first government efficiency report provides lawmakers and the public with needed transparency, and valuable data to make strategic, fiscally responsible decisions for North Carolina’s future. It includes several different options to improve government efficiency, from cuts to job vacancies, to increases in areas where additional resources may be necessary.” 

North Carolina has over 74,000 farmers, and together we generate more than $103 billion in economic impact. Agriculture supports more than 736,000 jobs across the state. But what keeps the whole system running isn’t just the weather or commodity prices; it’s credit. Access to affordable financing is the lifeblood of rural communities, and that credit often begins at our local community banks. 

Program looks to train officers to meet demands of campus safety

Advanced heart health options now available  

Legislation would work to improve access to medicines

Taxes hikes being contemplated