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Beaufort County residents deserve lower taxes and should demand them from government.
Beaufort County residents deserve lower taxes and should demand them from government.
 
"Pay no attention to the folks behind the curtain" was their preference but things are beginning to come to light.
"Pay no attention to the folks behind the curtain" was their preference but things are beginning to come to light.
 
This is simply a failure of will, and we are here to help impose that will today, so that to me is the simple punchline," said State Treasurer Brad Briner. "I appreciate the leaders of Rocky Mount being here, but we need to get to a place where there is the will to fix a very, very serious problem.”
This is simply a failure of will, and we are here to help impose that will today, so that to me is the simple punchline," said State Treasurer Brad Briner. "I appreciate the leaders of Rocky Mount being here, but we need to get to a place where there is the will to fix a very, very serious problem.”
 
Gov. Josh Stein is calling on the General Assembly to pass what he calls a “$1.4 million critical needs budget,” as members of the Council of State from both major parties said in their last meeting they are reaching a breaking point.
Gov. Josh Stein is calling on the General Assembly to pass what he calls a “$1.4 million critical needs budget,” as members of the Council of State from both major parties said in their last meeting they are reaching a breaking point.
 
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
 
Washington, NC — Newly released financial data from the City of Washington’s Finance Department reveals a concerning fiscal trajectory marked by rising debt, rapid payroll growth, increasing staff levels, and declining resident income and population
Washington, NC — Newly released financial data from the City of Washington’s Finance Department reveals a concerning fiscal trajectory marked by rising debt, rapid payroll growth, increasing staff levels, and declining resident income and population
 
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.
 
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.
 
Christian organization Open Doors released its annual Word Watch List on Wednesday.
 
The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
 
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
 
The $78.7 billion in damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on western North Carolina in September 2024 made it the fifth costliest Atlantic hurricane on record when adjusted for inflation.
The $78.7 billion in damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on western North Carolina in September 2024 made it the fifth costliest Atlantic hurricane on record when adjusted for inflation.
 
he recent Washington election results are telling. The citizens voted overwhelmingly for change.
he recent Washington election results are telling. The citizens voted overwhelmingly for change.
 
He cited recent examples in Ukraine and Russia to illustrate the scale and speed of devastation drones can produce.
He cited recent examples in Ukraine and Russia to illustrate the scale and speed of devastation drones can produce.
 
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% on Thursday. The Dow dropped 1.7%.
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% on Thursday. The Dow dropped 1.7%.
 
A new report from the Tax Foundation shows that tariffs have raised retail prices by approximately 4.9 percentage points.
A new report from the Tax Foundation shows that tariffs have raised retail prices by approximately 4.9 percentage points.
 
Tucked away in Roper, North Carolina, is Mackey’s Ferry Sawmill, the largest private employer in Washington County, until recently.
Tucked away in Roper, North Carolina, is Mackey’s Ferry Sawmill, the largest private employer in Washington County, until recently.
 
The NC General Assembly has wrapped the scheduled October session, but tensions are still running high between the chambers over a Medicaid rebase stalemate and its increasing sticker shock.
The NC General Assembly has wrapped the scheduled October session, but tensions are still running high between the chambers over a Medicaid rebase stalemate and its increasing sticker shock.
 
“There are some people that really don't deserve to be taken care of and we'll take care of them in a different way."
“There are some people that really don't deserve to be taken care of and we'll take care of them in a different way."
 
Like many of you, our office is monitoring the evolving forecast for both Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L.
Like many of you, our office is monitoring the evolving forecast for both Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L.
 
The United States imported about $25.5 billion in furniture in 2024, up 7% over 2023.
 
Oversight is required in our school systems and local governments.
 
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.
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.
 
Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
Has the local government acted responsibly and transparently?
 
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
 
signifcant numbers of blacks and Hispanics say DEI increases discrimination against them
signifcant numbers of blacks and Hispanics say DEI increases discrimination against them
 
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