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Vance rallies supporters in Rocky Mount, touts Trump economy
24+ min ago (1123+ words) Vice President JD Vance visited Rocky Mount on Friday to promote the Trump administration's economic agenda and energize Republican voters in eastern North Carolina. The event, which drew several hundred attendees, highlighted national policy priorities while emphasizing the political importance…...
Retirees ask top NC court to permit trial in State Health Plan case
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (1356+ words) Listen to this story (18 minutes) State government retirees are urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to allow their 14-year-old lawsuit against the State Health Plan to move forward to trial. The plan's lawyers argue that the case could cost taxpayers…...
Crimson Hawks split Sunday games, finish 3-1 weekend in Salem
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (253+ words) Crimson Hawks split Sunday games, finish 3-1 weekend in Salem'Indiana Gazette Online The IUP Crimson Hawks wrapped up a 3-1 weekend by splitting its Sunday games against Winston-Salem State Rams and West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats.The Crimson Hawks opened the day with…...
How much is too much? An analysis of property tax revenue growth in the state’s most populous counties
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (981+ words) Aligning property tax revenue growth with inflation plus population growth can protect taxpayers while preserving local government flexibility Fiscal Policy Analyst, John Locke Foundation As property tax bills have risen rapidly across the state, property tax reform has moved to…...
Israel Steps up Campaign in Lebanon, as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (1083+ words) Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2026 | World Fears of a global energy crisis persisted, even as a small number of ships passed through the'Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is usually transported. Iranian…...
Spring break pranks in Chapel Hill raise safety concerns
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (193+ words) SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK)" With many East Texas students on spring break this week, parents are being asked to keep track of their children's locations after d several reports of kids banging on neighbors' doors late at night in Chapel…...
Chansky's Notebook: Bucking the Trend
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (299+ words) Posted by David Glenn | Mar 16, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook Written by DAVID GLENN When the Atlantic Coast Conference averaged exactly five NCAA Tournament invitations per year way back in the 1980s, that number was considered a stunning success story. Because the ACC…...
Sawrey: Senate to revisit health costs, Medicaid, CON reforms
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (1044+ words) State Sen. Benton Sawrey, R-Johnston, said health care reforms, including hospital price transparency, Medicaid, and Certificate of Need (CON) laws, are among the issues the Senate plans to tackle during the upcoming short session. "I think everybody here is aware…...
Thousands across North Carolina without power due to severe storms
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (168+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Hundreds of people in south Charlotte and the Cramerton area are without power following Monday's severe thunderstorms, Duke Energy's outage map shows." A Tornado Warning is in effect for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties until 10:15 a.m. According to Duke Energy's interactive…...
Forecast update: Wind gusts could exceed 74 mph, tornado risk remains for Greensboro, Winston
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (125+ words) The threat of strong winds and tornadoes remains a concern for the Triad, according to an updated forecast published by the National Weather Service early Monday. "If it's significant, that would mean that we could end up having at least…...