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State of the Union Focus: Tariffs, AI, Public Safety
The 2026 State of the Union placed tariffs front and center, with a focus on how trade policy is impacting North Carolina’s agriculture, manufacturin…
4 months, 1 week ago
Tariffs Dominate Debate; NC Film Industry Posts $185M Year
Tariffs dominated discussion at the 1st District GOP primary debate, as candidates sparred over trade policy and its impact on North Carolina industr…
4 months, 1 week ago
SCOTUS Blocks Tariff Power; NC Eyes School Reform
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot use emergency powers law to impose tariffs, delivering a significant decis…
4 months, 1 week ago
NC Homicides Decline; Asheville Lands 2026 G20 Meetings
New crime data shows homicides are down in several North Carolina cities in 2025, signaling improvement after years of elevated violence in some urba…
4 months, 1 week ago
Helene Recovery Clash; Walker Gets State Dept Role
Tensions grow in Raleigh as lawmakers and state officials clash over the pace of Hurricane Helene recovery projects, with concerns raised about delay…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Energy Rate Warning, Election Ruling, Early Voting Update
A new North Carolina energy report warns that electricity rates could rise as demand surges statewide, driven by population growth and expanding indu…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
DOE Coal Investment, Elections Probe, Climate Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest $175 million in coal plant upgrades nationwide, including a North Carolina site, as part of broader gri…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
NC Manufacturing Jobs Drop, Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
North Carolina lost 7,200 manufacturing jobs in 2025, according to the state Department of Commerce, raising fresh concerns about economic headwinds …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Early Voting Begins as NC Expands Workforce, Energy Programs
North Carolina is expanding apprenticeship opportunities using new federal workforce funds, aiming to strengthen job pipelines in key industries. In …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Illegal Trucking Crackdown, Property Rights Repeal Hit 3,600 NC Landowners
In this episode of The Carolina Journal News Hour, host Nick Craig discusses several statewide news stories. First, he talks to Teresa Opeika about a…
4 months, 3 weeks ago