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Jones: No threats, just a North Carolina home for VMI
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (419+ words) (The Center Square) " Democrats in Virginia pushing three proposals impacting governance, oversight and disciplinary policy at VMI may just shove the state-supported military college founded in 1839 into North Carolina. VMI is another box on the checklist for the commonwealth's trifecta…...
Report: North Carolina 13th in competitive taxes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) (The Center Square) " Third in corporate tax rank, North Carolina is 13th among 50 states in competitive taxes as judged by the Tax Foundation's analysis. Policymakers, taxpayers and business leaders can gauge tax systems state to state many ways, including through the…...
North Carolina is the 18th state to define men, women
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, presides in the North Carolina House of Representatives during a session to override vetoes from Gov. Josh Stein (not pictured) at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C.,on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Rep. Nasif Majeed, D-Mecklenburg (The Center Square)…...
America's 250th celebrations underway in North Carolina
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) (The Center Square) " North Carolina, first of the colonial governments to call for complete independence from Great Britain through the Halifax Resolves, has events this month in conjunction with the nation's celebration of its 250th anniversary. Events are already underway, including…...
ALEC: North Carolina 7th in the nation in ‘pro-growth’ reforms
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (641+ words) (The Center Square) " North Carolina is third in the South Atlantic, fifth in the South and seventh in the nation for "pro-growth" reforms, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council....
North Carolina tax proceeds via sports wagering rocket up in May
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (375+ words) East Carolina hoists the champion's trophy at The American Conference Baseball Tournament in Clearwater, Fla., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Pirates defeated Tulane 8-2 to clinch the title and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. (The Center Square) " Only five months…...
Boliek: Audit prior to canvassing similar to Florida coming to North Carolina
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) Dave Boliek, auditor for North Carolina, speaks to the North Carolina Republican Party state convention at the Old North State Dinner in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (The Center Square) " North Carolina's election system, under new guidance from the auditor's office,…...
Western North Carolinians bring case to General Assembly
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Rep. Lindsey Prather, D-Buncombe, opens a press conference about Hurricane Helene recovery at the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (The Center Square) " A group of residents and elected officials from the hurricane ravaged Swannanoa area on…...
Tighter regulations on vape shops sought in North Carolina
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (501+ words) Charlene Zorn, stepmother of Solomon 'Solly' Wynn, speaks at the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (The Center Square) " Supporters of tighter regulations on vape shops in North Carolina and a higher age limit for purchasing tobacco…...
January sports wagering revenue up 108.7% in North Carolina
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) UNC Wilmington's Bo Montgomery (0) drives past Campbell's Colby Duggan (2) in the Seahawks' 77-69 victory at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, N.C., on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (The Center Square) " January yielded the third highest revenue return from legalized sports gambling in North Carolina since inception…...