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Sports wagering revenue nears $300M since 2024 launch

With a third consecutive month of $11.5 million or more, North Carolina moved within $826,700 of $300 million in proceeds from legal sports wagering in May, two years after launch.

NC House committee votes to ban foreign land ownership

A bill that would prohibit the ownership of NC land by US adervaries and put in place a 50 mile protectionradius around military bases has been voted through to the House Rules Committee.

Amazon, Corning reach deal for NC optical fiber manufacturing

A new training program through Catawba Valley Community College will train fiber optic technicians and is part of a deal to create 1,000 new jobs.

NC passed on buying part of the Carolina Hurricanes

As the Carolina Hurricanes continue to make their way through the Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, state Treasurer Brad Briner made known that North Carolina was presented with the opportunity to buy part of the franchise last year, but passed.