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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 […]
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.
Young NC voters of color are supporting Harris, Stein by wide margins new poll finds
A shift among young North Carolina voters of color is energizing the Democratic base since Vice President Kamala Harris secured the party’s nomination, according to poll results released Thursday by North Carolina Asian Americans Together. It’s a “major turnaround” in voter sentiment and a notable change from when President Joe Biden was at the top […]
More than $115 million in unclaimed money returned to rightful owners, NC State Treasurer says
For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina broke the record for returning unclaimed money.According to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) put over $115 million back into the pockets of the rightful owners."We were able to have another record year in receipts and claims paid thanks to our dedicated team of professionals," said UPD Deputy Treasurer Allen Martin.Money that has become undeliverable for a variety of reasons is safeguarded at the department until the rightful owners can claim it. Right now, there is more than a billion dollars waiting to be claimed.Since...
PCC Notes: Eastern North Carolina's largest career fair set to return in October
The Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center on Oct. 3, giving adult jobseekers and Pitt County high school students a chance to explore the region’s workforce development needs and training options. Organizers say more than 100 eastern North Carolina businesses and industries will participate in the event. They’ll be joined by representatives from community resources and educational institutions ready to discuss programs and services their organizations offer to prepare individuals for the workplace. ...
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