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Freer places have happier residents

Free economies can be messy, unpredictable, even frustrating. But they are also dynamic, creative, and, in the best sense of the word, progressive.

State Emergency Response Commission gives update on Helene recovery in WNC

The North Carolina State Emergency Response Commission met Friday morning to discuss the progress made with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts nearly seven months after the hurricane hit western North Carolina.  Officials gave an outline of what has taken place so far, including: Over 6,000 people and 268 pets were rescued. Over 6.7 million cubic yards...

A new dawn for government nondiscrimination policies

HB 799 would eliminate discrimination in government employment based on race, religion, ethnicity, or sex, while safeguarding freedom of expression and protecting employees from compelled speech on political or social matters.

NC pork farmers face fallout from trade war

“Tariffs are a complicated process, and it is difficult to predict an outcome, so North Carolina’s ag industry is watching closely as discussions on trade take place.” — Steve Troxler, NC Ag commissioner