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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…
2 months, 1 week 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…
2 months, 1 week 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 …
2 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 …
2 months, 2 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…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sheriff McFadden Grilled by North Carolina General Assembly
Charlotte officials faced intense questioning before the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform as lawmakers examined public safety, accounta…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Boliek Launches Election Commission; Stein on Mental Health; Court Rejects Campus Voting Injunction
State Auditor Dave Boliek has launched a new commission aimed at modernizing North Carolina’s election data systems, citing the need for greater accu…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
School Crime Drops; Boliek Audits Office; UNC Protest Ban Blocked
Newly released crime data shows continued improvement in safety across North Carolina public schools, reinforcing a positive statewide trend. On the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Transit Safety Flags Raised; Dupre Ruled Ineligible; Audits Spotlight Costs
A federal audit has flagged serious safety risks on Charlotte’s public transit system, raising renewed concerns about security, oversight, and rider …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
NC Infrastructure Gets C-Minus; Crime Hearing Moves Forward
North Carolina’s infrastructure received a C-minus grade in the latest civil engineering report, renewing concerns about roads, bridges, and long-ter…
2 months, 3 weeks ago