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House bills name new state raptor and saltwater reptile, expand fishing season

North Carolina could soon have new state animals and an extended recreational fishing season.

BBQ Politics? How North Carolina’s sauce divide mirrors its voting behavior

In both barbecue sauce and politics, North Carolina’s “split personality” is rooted in centuries-old settlement patterns and evolving demographics. Barbecue here is a source of pride, and, like taste preferences nationally, voters in the Tar Heel State — or, shall we say, the Sauce State — are divided.

Tourism sets a new record in NC with over $36 billion spent in 2024

More than $36.7 billion was spent on tourism in NC in 2024, a record, and up from $35.6 billion in 2023, according to a press release issued by Gov. Josh Stein this week, which is also being recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week.  

NC Senate passes bill to thwart bias in lending to farmers who use fossil fuels

The bill prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against farmers who use fossil fuels or fossil fuel-based fertilizers.