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The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
 
An interview with Fernando Mendoza's priest, who says Indiana's star quarterback has led a spiritual revival on campus.
An interview with Fernando Mendoza's priest, who says Indiana's star quarterback has led a spiritual revival on campus.
 
Nate Morris, a close friend of JD Vance, wins massive donation from Elon Musk.
 
The Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors, including North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, are pressuring the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to rein in rising electricity costs.
The Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors, including North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, are pressuring the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to rein in rising electricity costs.
 
What frustrates my peers isn’t tradition or responsibility; it’s a system that feels rigged against them.
What frustrates my peers isn’t tradition or responsibility; it’s a system that feels rigged against them.
 
"I felt pressured and coerced to only provide information and testimony ... against President Trump."
 
Beaufort County District Attorney Thomas D. Anglim disclosed that Ryan Austin Stalls was convicted of two counts attempted murder and one count of attempted first degree ex offense and first-degree kidnapping following a guilty plea in Beaufort County on December 9, 2025.
Beaufort County District Attorney Thomas D. Anglim disclosed that Ryan Austin Stalls was convicted of two counts attempted murder and one count of attempted first degree ex offense and first-degree kidnapping following a guilty plea in Beaufort County on December 9, 2025.
 
Maduro sought to annex Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo region; Rubio warned that any attack would bring devastating consequences
Maduro sought to annex Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo region; Rubio warned that any attack would bring devastating consequences
 
Gavin Newsom may well be the Democratic presidential candidate. He wants to campaign as a moderate and the guy who cooperates with ICE.
Gavin Newsom may well be the Democratic presidential candidate. He wants to campaign as a moderate and the guy who cooperates with ICE.
 
The group wants to "transition" the economy away from oil and gas.
 
“His whole purpose in life is to be compassionate and warm and loving and kind."
 
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
 
"California’s Governor Gavin Newsom...continues to put ideology above the safety of and fairness for his own."
"California’s Governor Gavin Newsom...continues to put ideology above the safety of and fairness for his own."
 
What will the next Republican Executive Committee Meeting have in store?
What will the next Republican Executive Committee Meeting have in store?
 
Maduro is reportedly being brought to the United States to stand trial.
 
With the weekend’s winter storm over, North Carolina homeowners are urged to be on the lookout for scam artists, appearing as contractors, showing up at their door promising to do repair work at a cheap or reduced rate.
With the weekend’s winter storm over, North Carolina homeowners are urged to be on the lookout for scam artists, appearing as contractors, showing up at their door promising to do repair work at a cheap or reduced rate.
 
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
 
"Historical record makes unmistakably plain that open carry is part of this Nation’s history and tradition."
"Historical record makes unmistakably plain that open carry is part of this Nation’s history and tradition."
 
Data shows abortions have only increased in number since Dobbs.
 
As North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm that will likely be a primarily ice event, Duke Energy says it is well prepared for it.
As North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm that will likely be a primarily ice event, Duke Energy says it is well prepared for it.
 
"He has the constitution of a deity. I don’t know how he’s alive."
 
The Thursday, January 8th meeting of the Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee ended after Washington City police were called to the Beaufort County Ag Center at the request of Committee Chair Carolyn Garris.
The Thursday, January 8th meeting of the Beaufort County Republican Executive Committee ended after Washington City police were called to the Beaufort County Ag Center at the request of Committee Chair Carolyn Garris.
 
Christian organization Open Doors released its annual Word Watch List on Wednesday.
 
North Carolina students returning for the spring semester are facing a disconnected classroom environment, following a Jan. 1 state deadline that required all public school boards to enact strict bans on the use of smartphones and laptops during instructional time.
North Carolina students returning for the spring semester are facing a disconnected classroom environment, following a Jan. 1 state deadline that required all public school boards to enact strict bans on the use of smartphones and laptops during instructional time.
 
Trump announced several economic policies changes in recent days.
 
It’s time to break up the university and the academy.
 
A driving force in the band, Weir wrote a number of the Dead's iconic songs and launched Dead & Company with John Mayer in 2015.
A driving force in the band, Weir wrote a number of the Dead's iconic songs and launched Dead & Company with John Mayer in 2015.
 
"They like to bro out over football. It's not all talk about Venezuela."
 
The lawsuit accuses the former Arizona Senator of "intentional and malicious interference” in a marriage.
The lawsuit accuses the former Arizona Senator of "intentional and malicious interference” in a marriage.
 
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