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Democratic NC assemblywoman voices support for Harris’ proposed child tax credit expansion
Harris proposes expanding the child tax credit to $6,000 during a baby's first year, $3,600 dollars for ages two to five, and $3,000 dollars afterwards. The credit is capped when a couple filing jointly makes $400,000 dollars a year or $200,000 for single filers.
Two Hinnant wines win gold medals
RALEIGH — Wines from Hinnant Family Vineyards were among those recognized in this year’s N.C. Wine Competition. The Johnston vineyard’s Carlos was a gold medal winner in Best Muscadine White. Its Southern Pink was a gold medal recipient in Best Muscadine Rosé. In all, 19 judges tasted 336 wine, cider and mead entries, an increase of 15% over 2023. “The […] The post Two Hinnant wines win gold medals first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Look it up: How well did your school do on the spring 2024 state tests?
NC student test scores continue improvement years after Covid-19 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released test results from spring 2024 on Wednesday, showing more students are on grade level this year and getting closer to pre-pandemic school performance. In some cases, whole schools or districts, on average, are...
N.C. elections board objects to speeding up ballot selfie lawsuit
He North Carolina State Board of Elections opposes a Libertarian voter’s proposal to expedite a hearing in her federal lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on ballot selfies. The board filed a court document Friday objecting to Susan Hogarth’s request for a hearing by Oct. 15 and a decision...
Let a thousand billboards bloom
Put me down as entirely unsurprised that media companies are adding commercials back into their streaming services as a means of making them profitable. Advertising has never been as unpopular as its critics imagine — a truth that North Carolina policymakers should embrace as they try to finance new infrastructure without irritating taxpayers. I admit to a personal stake in […] The post Let a thousand billboards bloom first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC DEQ's water authority under fire
A coalition of environmental organizations is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revoke the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NC DEQ) delegation of Clean Water Act responsibilities. The groups argue that recent state legislation has significantly compromised the NC DEQ’s ability to effectively manage water pollution and enforce standards for toxic chemicals, endangering public health and environmental safety.
Spotted lanternfly reported in Western NC: How to help prevent 'huge ecological impact'
August and September are some of the most active months for the invasive spotted lanternfly — and while they may be a big issue in Pennsylvania and its neighboring states, North Carolina is no stranger to the insects. Amy Michael, entomological programs manager at the NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, told...
Show off your cooking skills at the 2024 N.C. State Fair Home Chef Challenge
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Fair is known for its tasty treats and promotion of local commodities and other national products. One of its featured events highlights those specialties in the form of fun, family-friendly cooking challenges. “We always strive to enhance the fair experience by introducing new, unique...
New ECU poll offers a glimpse at how independent voters are leaning in swing-state NC
A newly released poll by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research finds former President Donald Trump with a one percentage point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, 48% to 47%. Only 3% of respondents in the late August poll say they remain undecided in the presidential race. It’s a different story […]
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