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Native American bones, bureaucratic creep, and a stalled Carteret County housing development

In the town of Cedar Point, a subdivision development has encountered a major roadblock after the discovery of Native American artifacts and some human remains. State archaeologists believe these findings are of historical significance, which has halted the project after only about three dozen homes were built. This situation has highlighted the confusion and delays as the lines of bureaucratic jurisdiction become blurred.

Jeff Moore
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Mother-daughter entrepreneurs are ‘lovin’ it’ in NC

For Amanda Giles, Mother’s Day is unique. It is an opportunity to thank her mom, Deborah Holder, for being her mentor as she runs her own McDonald’s restaurant — just like her mom. Together, they share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences to help each other be the greatest they can be as they grow. Amanda...

Jacob Emmons
Opinion

White House title-insurance waiver program would hurt NC residents

During the State of the Union, President Biden announced an array of proposals aimed at making homeownership more accessible for those who have struggled to enter the housing market. While the administration’s efforts to expand homeownership are admirable, one program in particular — which would waive title-insurance requirements on refinancing transactions for certain borrowers — would...

Laura Martin

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Small business bills waiting in Senate Rules Committee

Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses. Bill sponsors are eager to see them move before lawmakers adjourn for the year. One bill would shorten the licensure process to teach...

Donna King
Opinion

Bootleggers, Baptists, and a zebra cobra 

Many of the problems with modern American politics stem from a media obsessed with creating a dramatic narrative and politicians dying to be on center stage. We don’t have to look any further than Raleigh’s recent case of the missing zebra cobra (N. nigricincta) to find an example.  Residents of Wake County were served nearly...

Donald Bryson
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Increased federal regulations lead to more deaths, and N.C. largely affected, study finds

New research finds that federal regulation leads to an increase in deaths, and North Carolina is one of the states most affected. Days before President-elect Joe Biden enters office, Mercatus Center economists James Broughel and Dustin Chambers released a study arguing that the connection between regulation and mortality rates may be causal. The Democratic Biden...

Johnny Kampis
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Red tape keeps some nurses from volunteering to help coronavirus patients

Regulations continue to prevent advanced nurse practitioners from volunteering to care for sick or injured people in North Carolina. To treat patients, nurse practitioners must fall under the supervision of a physician. In fact, nurse practitioners often meet with their supervisor only twice a year, yet still pay thousands of dollars to comply.  The nurse...

Julie Havlak
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Citing tough regulations, top electric scooter companies are leaving Raleigh

Raleigh residents soon won’t see Bird or Lime e-scooters zipping around town. Electric scooter companies, Bird and Lime, announced March 28 they were leaving Raleigh, citing city regulations as the driving force. In statements to WRAL news, the e-scooter companies said they will be leaving North Carolina’s capital. “Our time in Raleigh must come to...

Lindsay Marchello
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