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A federal court has ruled that former President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, dealing a blow to the administration’s trade policy. Meanwhile, lawmakers and Treasurer Briner are opposing any delay in their ongoing court battle with Governor Stein. In sports and economic news, analysts are weighing the impact of a potential Major League Baseball team in either Raleigh or Charlotte. Court filings are also ramping up ahead ...

A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in North Carolina elections. Western NC has been approved for more than $124 million in federal recovery funding for Hurricane Helene, while AmeriCorps has released additional disaster relief money despite ongoing scrutiny over failed audits. A new Martin Center report criticizes DEI-driven curricula in medical schools, and State Treasurer Brad Briner has uncovered $170 mill...

Tourism in North Carolina hit a record in 2024, with visitors spending more than $36 billion statewide. A Canadian citizen has been indicted for illegally voting in state elections. Meanwhile, an elections official has resigned after allegedly putting drugs in their grandchildren’s food. The state Appeals Court has once again ruled against Bald Head Island village leaders in an ongoing dispute. Looking ahead, lawmakers have s...

Questions remain about delays at the VinFast plant project, highlighted as a historic church on the site was demolished. The NC elections board has voted to drop Sunday voting in two counties, while AAA is projecting busy Labor Day travel across the state. Meanwhile, Asheville has agreed to eliminate race-based membership criteria for one of its city commissions, marking a significant policy shift.

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The NC General Assembly met but took no action on either the stalled state budget or pending vetoes. Duke Energy announced it will no longer pursue offshore wind energy projects in the state. Governor Stein has created a new energy task force aimed at lowering utility rates while promoting renewable energy. Meanwhile, the State Board of Elections reports correcting over 20,000 voter records while continuing to collect additional ID...

Genentech has broken ground on a new biotech facility in Holly Springs, strengthening North Carolina’s role in the life sciences sector. TikTok is asking the state’s Supreme Court to take up its case against North Carolina, while the court also ruled against giving deference in the case of a fired DOT employee. Meanwhile, lawmakers have returned to Raleigh as the state budget stalemate continues to drag on.

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An "all clear" has been issued at the University of South Carolina following reports of a potential shooting. President Trump has nominated four judges for federal courts in North Carolina. The state’s highest court has ruled that bar owners may proceed with lawsuits against Governor Stein over COVID-era shutdowns. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Instruction has unveiled a 5-year plan for public education, though critics ...

Governor Stein held a press briefing urging preparation as Hurricane Erin bears down on North Carolina, with impacts already felt along the Outer Banks. The State Board of Elections has corrected more than 20,000 voter records and is seeking additional ID numbers to comply with voter ID laws. Meanwhile, a business court judge declined to dismiss North Carolina’s lawsuit against TikTok, allowing the case to move forward.

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Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina. In Wilmington, several firefighters were injured following a building explosion. In Apex, authorities have called off a search for a criminal illegal alien who remains at large. Despite steep tariffs, trade with Mexico continues to grow, and the State Board of Elections reports it has corrected over 20,000 voter records while still working to collect additional ID...

Hurricane Erin could bring significant impacts across coastal North Carolina. Meanwhile, a new study suggests Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders for a future Major League Baseball team. In the courts, both sides have agreed to pause a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors. Additionally, more than 1,000 applications have been submitted for rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane...

Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency in the Outer Banks as the storm threatens coastal communities. State Health Plan members are bracing for premium increases in the coming years. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools face a dire $46 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about mismanagement and future cuts. Meanwhile, NCInnovation’s future looks uncertain as its CEO prepares to step down and legislators inten...

North Carolina has received a $4 million grant to expand workforce re-entry training programs. A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit against CSX over flooding in Lumberton. Tropical Storm Erin is active in the Atlantic, and July’s sports-betting revenues in North Carolina hit a record low. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited the Port of Wilmington, where his department announced it had recovered over $2.5 million ...

Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic. Both sides in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors have agreed to pause proceedings. The full state Appeals Court will not rehear a northeastern NC Certificate of Need case. Senator Tillis is co-sponsoring legislation to help address the housing shortage, while Ellis Boyle has been named U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of No...

The NCDOT has opened its new 10-year transportation plan. State Auditor findings show the town of Mount Olive lost more than $210,000 due to negligent data entry. The State Board of Elections is meeting today, and a new poll finds most Americans view Chinese ownership of U.S. land as a major threat. Governor Stein opposes a push for expedited court review in the ongoing utilities appointment dispute.

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Trump’s latest round of tariffs is now taking effect. Governor Stein signed a stopgap spending measure to keep government running but vetoed a school choice bill. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed efforts to clarify confusion surrounding North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Meanwhile, a Carolina Journal opinion piece highlights how those laws can lead to higher healthcare costs, with one p...