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Disney's touch will open North Carolina front doors in 2028
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (422+ words) (The Center Square) " A touch of Disney in North Carolina begins with home sales next year and residential move-in by the fall of 2028 for 4, 000 single-family and multi-family homes. In the Pittsboro community of Chatham County, Storyliving by Disney is building…...
Jones: No threats, just a North Carolina home for VMI
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
5+ mon, 3+ day 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
8+ mon, 2+ 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
8+ mon, 4+ 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
10+ mon, 5+ day 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
10+ mon, 6+ day 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
10+ mon, 1+ 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,…...
Tighter regulations on vape shops sought in North Carolina
10+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
Western North Carolinians bring case to General Assembly
10+ mon, 1+ week 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…...