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National attention is intensifying after the gruesome murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte light rail on Aug. 22.
Published: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 @ 10:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
Published: Monday, September 8th, 2025 @ 10:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals has denied Gov. Josh Stein's motion to delay a case involving a dispute over appointments to judicial seats and the state Utilities Commission.
Published: Sunday, September 7th, 2025 @ 6:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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As tariffs settle in, John Deere, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of heavy farm equipment, continues to suffer financial losses due to tariff costs.
Published: Sunday, September 7th, 2025 @ 9:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Plaintiffs in a $16 million class-action lawsuit against Raleigh challenged the city's legal tactics in a new state Supreme Court filing.
Published: Sunday, September 7th, 2025 @ 7:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Parents challenging a Charlotte private school's decision to expel their children in 2021 continue to file legal arguments with the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Published: Friday, September 5th, 2025 @ 8:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A new research report from the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal shows that top medical schools across the nation have integrated the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda across admissions, faculty hiring, and curricula.
Published: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced on Thursday that his office has found $170 million in unspent and unallocated funds.
Published: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 @ 12:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
Published: Sunday, August 31st, 2025 @ 12:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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State lawmakers convened for a brief session this week in which they were scheduled to consider veto overrides on several bills, but the sessions ended without the overrides being taken up.
Published: Saturday, August 30th, 2025 @ 6:23 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has announced the resignation of James Yokeley, the Surry County Board of Elections chairman. He is facing accusations of drugging food, child abuse and other crimes.
Published: Friday, August 29th, 2025 @ 4:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A new study shows that out of 10 cities that are potential contenders to be the home of a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders.
Published: Monday, August 25th, 2025 @ 10:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A University of North Carolina tennis player's federal class-action lawsuit against the NCAA could target more than 17,000 potential plaintiffs, according to a court document filed Monday.
Published: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 @ 12:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Two former magistrates in western North Carolina will collect $1.3 million in back pay and other damages related to their resignations over performing same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Published: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 @ 11:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee and a key figure in North Carolina GOP politics, is reportedly preparing to enter the 2026 US Senate race.
Published: Friday, July 25th, 2025 @ 8:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, the recovery process is just beginning.
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 @ 10:49 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Raleigh has emerged as a national leader in promoting a balanced lifestyle, recently ranking No. 4 in Coworking Cafe’s report on the Best US Cities for Work-Life Balance and Mental Health.
Published: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 @ 2:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Josh Stein will not appeal a three-judge panel's unanimous ruling against him in a dispute over appointment of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol commander.
Published: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 @ 10:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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New business creations, possible new jobs, and job deals falling through, added to a mixed week for job news for North Carolina this week.
Published: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 @ 10:31 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, the recovery process is just beginning.
Published: Saturday, July 5th, 2025 @ 8:10 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Monday, June 30 marks the last day of the fiscal year, and state lawmakers have yet to pass a new budget.
Published: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Following this weekend’s public condemnation from President Donald Trump, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, released a statement Sunday saying he will not run for re-election in 2026.
Published: Monday, June 30th, 2025 @ 5:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina lawmakers have approved another substantial round of aid for western North Carolina communities still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pushing total disaster relief funding above $2 billion.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 5:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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State regulators have approved an additional 70 hospital beds and four operating rooms for hospitals in Wake County, a far cry from the 246 hospital beds and 13 additional operating rooms that were requested.
Published: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 @ 2:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A coalition of organizations is urging Congress to terminate the subsidies associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the elements of the Green New Deal it codified in policy.
Published: Monday, February 17th, 2025 @ 9:55 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A University of North Carolina tennis star is seeking an injunction in her federal lawsuit against the NCAA over access to prize money.
Published: Saturday, February 15th, 2025 @ 9:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Michele Morrow has called for the dismantling of the US Department of Education, urging the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk’s leadership to take swift action.
Published: Thursday, February 13th, 2025 @ 11:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was in Haywood County Monday morning to survey Hurricane Helene damage and recovery efforts along I-40 near the Tennessee line.
Published: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 @ 6:22 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to overturn a lower court order that would force the school system to pay into a retirement fund for campus police.
Published: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 @ 4:42 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined Democrat AGs in 17 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's new executive order on birthright citizenship.
Published: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 @ 11:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for residents of western North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 @ 2:01 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation recently introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Act (HR38), spearheaded by Republican US Rep. Richard Hudson, NC-09, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Published: Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 12:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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"To blame grocery stores, which already run on extremely slim 1-3% profits, for price gouging is dangerous and inaccurate," said Kelly Lester, policy analyst for the Center for Food Power and Life.
Published: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 @ 11:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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For the second year in a row, Raleigh was ranked as the overall best place for veterans to live in the United States, according to a WalletHub report. Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem came in 26th, 35th, 48th, and 51st overall, respectively.
Published: Saturday, July 20th, 2024 @ 9:44 am
By: Carolina Journal
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