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National Agriculture Month: 2025 priorities
In recognition of National Agriculture month, experts discuss on key policy areas for 2025.
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Doubt rises over GROW NC recovery plan as legislators demand accountability, deadlines
“It'll be six years from the day of the grant agreement. I'm happy to agree to an earlier date. I think that’s too long,” said McGarrah. “But I also know from managing grants that you run into problems.”
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Retailers, homebuilders offer insights to House Committee on Regulatory Reform
State lawmakers assigned to the House Committee on Regulatory Reform heard presentations Tuesday from the NC Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) and the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) recounting successful recent regulatory reforms affecting their respective industries and identifying pain-points the legislature could target for reform in 2025.
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NC veterans could see increased property tax breaks under new Senate proposals
In a comment to the Carolina Journal, Sen. Michael Lazzara, R-Onslow, explained that the tax benefit has become less impactful as property values have risen. He expressed optimism about the bill moving forward this year, noting that it will not impact the state’s tax revenue.
Opinion
NC’s real estate market: Key trends shaping 2025 and beyond
Whether it’s repurposing office buildings, supporting rural development, or investing in storm recovery efforts, public and private collaboration will be essential in shaping the future of real estate in the state.
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NC native Eric Church buys property for Helene victims
Last week, country music legend and NC native Eric Church purchased land to build 40 homes for Helene victims.
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Apex asks NC Appeals Court to reject class-action suit against recreation fee
Apex officials are asking North Carolina’s second-highest court to reject a class action in a lawsuit challenging recreation fees the town charges developers. A trial judge granted the suit class-action status last April.
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NC saw a record influx of new residents in 2023
North Carolina is emerging as a top destination for young professionals and families, with more than 110,800 new residents arriving in 2023 alone, according to the latest report from StorageCafe. This represents the state’s highest level of net migration in a decade and secures its place as the third most popular relocation destination in the...
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Hurricane Recovery in North Carolina: delays, failures, and lessons from other states
Nearly a decade after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence struck eastern North Carolina, more than 1,000 homes remain under construction, leaving many residents still in temporary housing such as hotels, motels, or trailers. As state officials now navigate recovery from Helene, Matthew and Florence failures cast a dark cloud over the process.
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End in sight? NCORR disaster recovery labeled ‘taxpayer sham’ 7 years later
State legislators were left even more confused on Thursday after hearing from the top executive in charge of disaster recovery—not from Hurricane Helene but from two hurricanes roughly seven years ago.
Opinion
State should keep fostering broad growth
The Charlotte and Triangle regions are clearly economic and population powerhouses. But they aren’t the only drivers of North Carolina’s growth.
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Stein seeks six-month extension to shelter program from FEMA
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many families in the region remain displaced, with their homes uninhabitable due to extensive damage. FEMA has been under growing pressure over the past few weeks due to shifting expiration dates for the TSA program.
