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NC STATE EXTENSION ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF VACATIONER SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE TO SMOKY MOUNTAINS

News Staff

Monday, October 4, 2021

NC State Extension today announced that it has expanded the Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) initiative in 2021 to include a pilot in Haywood County.

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N.C. has run up less taxpayer debt than most states, financial watchdog says

News Staff

Monday, October 4, 2021

One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.

(From UNC Media Hub.)

Drive for N.C. sports betting bill stalls in House

News Staff

Friday, October 1, 2021

The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session. Senate Bill 688 passed the Senate by a 26-21 vote on Aug. 19.

Time to Celebrate: October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month

News Staff

Friday, October 1, 2021

Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods.

(Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal)

Lots of blame to go around: House committee holds hearing on problems with N.C. ABC, warehouse

News Staff

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Spiritous liquor is still in short supply in ABC stores across the state, and supply still isn’t keeping up with demand. Republican lawmakers say things are getting even worse. Rep. Tim Moffitt, R-Henderson, and other members of the N.C.

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Gov. Kemp and Visa Announce New Office Hub in Atlanta Will Create 1,000 Jobs

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

“It’s always great to see a world-renowned company like Visa capitalize on the exceptional pool of diverse talent in Georgia and choose to invest in our state,” said Governor Kemp.

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Judge blasts Cheri Beasley’s claims about racial bias in justice system

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, a Democrat currently running for U.S. Senate, came under fire this month in the N.C. Court of Appeals.

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Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Governor Roy Cooper has declared it North Carolina Manufacturing Week. With the largest workforce in the Southeast, manufacturing remains essential to the success of every sector of our state’s economy as manufacturing operations continue amid the global pandemic.

2021 Board of Trustees for the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Sartarelli, seated center, front. White, back row, third from the left. (Image from UNCW.edu)

Cancel culture at UNCW drives leadership out

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Describing a culture of silencing conservative voices at UNCW, one trustee was driven to quit last week with an openly critical post of Seahawk nation on Facebook.

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Cooper vetoes bill blocking AG from entering collusive lawsuit settlements

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to block the state attorney general from entering collusive lawsuit settlements. It's Cooper's 11th veto this year and No. 64 since he took office in 2017.