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Counties with the lowest home prices in North Carolina
The real estate market may be booming across the country, but in North Carolina, not all regions are seeing skyrocketing home prices. While low interest rates and increased demand are pushing up housing costs in many areas, several counties in North Carolina still offer incredibly affordable homeownership opportunities.
Just as people are retiring, their long-term care insurance rates are soaring
BELMONT, N.C. — People who bought insurance decades ago to cover their potential need for long-term care one day are seeing their premiums skyrocket now that they're retired and are on fixed incomes. A WCNC Charlotte investigation found long-term care rates in North Carolina alone have increased by more...
The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a “Calmer, Gentler” Winter in North Carolina
Winter may seem far away, but the Farmer’s Almanac is already looking ahead. Their 2024-25 winter forecast predicts what’s in store for North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. As someone who doesn’t enjoy winter, I’m hoping for a mild season, but what does the Almanac say?
Will longtime ‘North Carolina split’ between presidential and gubernatorial races hold?
It’s a truism of North Carolina’s politics that every four years, the Republican presidential nominee wins the state’s electoral votes while a Democrat takes the governorship. For partisans, it’s like a bowling split, when a player knocks down some pins in a set of 10 but leaves others standing — a decent score electorally but […]
Prescription for crisis: Rural pharmacies struggle to stay open
People in rural communities depend on local pharmacies for more than just prescription medicines. Many rural pharmacies offer immunizations, blood pressure testing and other services that can be difficult to get in remote places where traditional health care providers are few and far between. In some areas, a rural pharmacist “may be the only trained health professional in town,” according to Professor Delesha Carpenter of the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC Chapel Hill.
Yellen warns that ending US clean energy tax credits would raise consumer costs
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday warned that any attempts to roll back the Biden administration's clean energy tax credits would raise costs for families and jeopardize new investments in U.S. manufacturing that are creating jobs.
Proposals to reject federal funding for NC public schools would lead to disaster
Every student has the right to a high-quality education and to learn in an environment that helps them thrive. An equitably resourced public education system is the cornerstone of a strong society and produces many health, social, and economic benefits for all of us. For two groups of students facing additional barriers to education equity—students with disabilities […]
Key dates and deadlines for North Carolina's general election
Election season and here and North Carolina, a key battleground state, has one of the longest voting windows in the nation.Absentee voting marks the start of voting in North Carolina for the Nov. 5 election.In North Carolina, any eligible voter can request, receive, and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Find more information at Vote By Mail.Here are some key dates and deadlines to know for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:Important Note: Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). Voter registration FAQOct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).Nov. 5: General Election DayNov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).RELATED STORIESEarly voting options grow in popularity nationwideTwo months until Election Day, Republicans, Democrats make play for North CarolinaBoard of Elections opens investigation into voter registration forms found on Raleigh sidewalkNOTE: Video is from a previous report.
Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event
Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein’s campaign accused his Republican gubernatorial opponent Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of not caring about teacher pay. A Stein campaign press release issued at 9:19 a.m. on Thursday accused Robinson of putting his campaign ahead of teachers. “Mark Robinson skips Board of Education...
Mark Robinson greets crowds that are small and vocal, but far from diverse
DENVER, NC – At his final stop of the day, Mark Robinson arrived at the Sunrise Café in Denver to greet a small but enthusiastic crowd that had been waiting to meet the man they hope will be the next governor of North Carolina. Robinson, currently the Republican Lt. Governor, would be the first black […] The post Mark Robinson greets crowds that are small and vocal, but far from diverse appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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