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FDA moves forward with plan to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes
The FDA's proposed rule to lower nicotine levels would effectively ban most major cigarettes and tobacco products on the market.
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EPA ban on toxic chemicals found in Camp Lejeune water takes effect this week
TCE and PCE were among the chemicals found in the drinking water at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune military base in the 1980s in one of the worst cases of contaminted drinking water in US history.
Opinion
How H-1B visas affect North Carolina
It's true that our culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence. But the solution to that is not importing large numbers of foreign workers who might work hard but also may drive down wages for American citizens.
Opinion
Disaster recovery: Can Stein succeed where Cooper failed?
NCORR’s failed rebuilding efforts will haunt Cooper’s legacy. Stein has the opportunity now to chart a better path than his predecessor by successfully managing the Helene recovery.
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NC added 32,000 apartment units in 2024, nearly matching California
North Carolina experienced one of the highest growth rates in apartment construction in 2024, ranking fourth nationwide with 32,355 new apartment units added.
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Duke Energy CEO retiring after more than a decade at helm
Lynn Good, who's led utility giant Duke Energy as chief executive officer (CEO) for 11 years, and served as chairman of the board of directors since 2016, is retiring. According to a press release, the board has named company veteran Harry Sideris to succeed Good as president and CEO effective April 1, 2025.
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Biden expected to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes
The FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes would dramatically impact the state's agriculture and economy.
Opinion
Much accomplished, much left to do 14 years after GOP takes over NC General Assembly
While last long session led to some disappointments and distractions, there is still reason to think that conservatives in the legislature will solve important issues like they have in the past.
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NC lawmakers introduce concealed carry reciprocity, Trump expected to sign
Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation recently introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Act (HR38), spearheaded by Republican US Rep. Richard Hudson, NC-09, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. If passed, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill, which would give concealed carry license holders nationwide reciprocity.
Opinion
Blanket pre-authorization would help reduce healthcare costs and frustrations
A practitioner could be issued a blanket pre-authorization from insurers if they exceed a certain threshold for historical authorizations, saving time and money.
Opinion
New NC law protects property rights by limiting local ‘down-zoning’
The bill will protect property rights from local restrictions while restricting few legitimate, desirable local regulations.
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Duke Energy wants Business Court to hear Carrboro’s climate suit
Duke Energy wants North Carolina’s Business Court to hear a lawsuit the town of Carrboro filed against the utility company over its approach toward climate change. Duke labels Carrboro’s claims “unprecedented and ahistoric” in a court document filed Monday.
