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Congressman Ted Budd with Donald Trump at the 2021 NCGOP Convention where Trump endorsed Budd for U.S. Senate. (Photo from Carolina Journal.)

Independent expenditures play critical role in new N.C. Senate fundraising numbers

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

Third-quarter fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina show little separation between the Republican front-runners, former Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd.

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Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntarily Nationwide Recall

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling the below-mentioned batches of Irbesartan Tablets and Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets to the consumer level.

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Lawsuit alleges Smithfield Foods is misleading customers about animal abuse

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

Today, the Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit against Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer, for misleading consumers about animal abuse in its supply chain.

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Governor Cooper Encourages Eligible Families in North Carolina to Apply for Child Tax Credit Payments

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

This month many families across North Carolina are receiving an installment of the advance Child Tax Credit federal payment, which provides them with up to half of their total credit and bolsters their income to meet immediate needs for children’s health and well-being.

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As school board meetings heat up, officials take sides

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

The N.C. Task Force for Safer Schools is finalizing a statement chiding parents for strongly voicing their views and at times disrupting recent school board meetings.

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Truck driver training crucial to the supply chain, economy

News Staff

Monday, October 18, 2021

According to the N.C. Trucking Association, North Carolina needs about 12,000 more truck drivers to keep up with current industry demands. Truck drivers have the potential to make $50,000 or more in their first year of driving.

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FDA to Hold Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Merck and Ridgeback's EUA Application for COVID-19 Oral Treatment

News Staff

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing an upcoming meeting of its Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee (AMDAC) to discuss Merck and Ridgeback's request for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for molnupiravir, an investigational antiviral drug to treat COVID-19. On Nov.

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Cisco to Open 'Talent and Collaboration Center' in Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs

News Staff

Thursday, October 14, 2021

At a gathering with state and local officials and members of Cisco’s executive leadership, Governor Brian P.

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Governor Cooper Signs Energy Bill Including Carbon Reduction Goals Into Law

News Staff

Thursday, October 14, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: House Bill 951: Energy Solutions for North Carolina. Governor Cooper made the following statement on HB 951: "Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future.

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NC TECH to Host Virtual Job Expo

News Staff

Thursday, October 14, 2021

The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) will host a Virtual Tech Job Expo on Wednesday, October 20 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Job seekers will be able to connect with recruiters from 30+ participating employers hiring for 1,500+ jobs collectively.