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Rent prices up nearly 27% in North Carolina in a 'record-breaking price growth streak'

Inflationary pressures have consistently squeezed the wallets of the American people since early 2021.

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 8, 2022

National mortgage rate jumps to 4.67% while North Carolina's average is 4.92%

The latest survey data from Freddie Mac shows that the national 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 4.67%, as of March 31, up from 4.42% a week ago.

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 1, 2022

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North Carolina restaurant owners press lawmakers for financial aid and tax relief due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Apr 9, 2020

Restaurant and hotel operators asked North Carolina lawmakers for financial aid and tax relief to combat the negative impacts that travel restrictions have had on their businesses, which has resulted in approximately 370,000 employees losing their jobs since mid-March.

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Judge gives Sheriff Baker 7 days to resume taking handgun permit applications

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 4, 2020

A Superior Court judge gave Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker seven days to make the health safety changes necessary to resume accepting handgun purchase applications.

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Locke Foundation report delves into state's pension liabilities

By Sarah Downey | Feb 18, 2020

A Raleigh think tank reporting on North Carolina’s pension solvency says the state has $9.64 billion in unfunded liabilities.

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NC Medicaid marks 50 years of affordable health care

By Charmaine Little | Feb 9, 2020

North Carolina Medicaid has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of touting affordable, accessible health care and insurance for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with disabilities

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New sexual assault protections take effect in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.