Opinion
Data centers are good, actually
Those that give in to fear and shut the doors to data centers, like others did with nuclear power in the past, are likely to miss out on major economic opportunities.
News
NC budget scales back data center tax break
The new state budget repeals a data center electricity tax exemption as scrutiny grows over energy use, ratepayer costs, and local impacts.
News
Bipartisan bill targets NC data center tax breaks amid AI expansion
Lawmakers push to repeal North Carolina data center tax breaks as Gov. Josh Stein and critics question rising taxpayer costs tied to AI growth.
News
NC Senate committee revives stalled social media bill for minors
The NC Senate Education/Higher Education Committee voted April 29 to advance House Bill 301, the Social Media Protections for Minors Under 16 Act, reviving a measure that passed the House 106-6 last May but stalled in the Senate. The committee also adopted an AI-in-schools amendment and heard testimony from a Meta attorney backing the bill while pushing to shift age verification onto Apple and Google's app stores.
Opinion
It’s no coincidence that the free thrive
America is the top destination for migrants in the world because we create an environment where people can thrive. And within our nation, NC is near the top. Does that make us the greatest place to be on earth? Pretty much.
News
Deadline nears as NC Helene aid yields 14 completed homes
“North Carolina is committed to helping families who lost their homes during Hurricane Helene recover,” said Gov. Josh Stein.
News
Supreme Court will not hear Duke Energy’s appeal in anti-monopoly case
The US Supreme Court will not take up Duke Energy’s appeal of a lower court ruling in an anti-monopoly dispute involving Fayetteville’s long-term electricity contract.
News
Duke Energy rebuts feds’ arguments in SCOTUS appeal
Duke Energy rejects the US solicitor general’s arguments in a legal dispute stemming from Duke’s competition for Fayetteville’s long-term electricity contract.
News
Homeowners hit by Helene have until Dec. 31 to apply for state aid
Western North Carolinians whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Helene and are seeking assistance in rebuilding have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program (SFPH).
News
An NC apple farmer’s reflections on recovery a year after Helene
Nearly one year after Helene, apple farmers reflect on the crop damage, recovery, and what to expect at this year's state fair.
Opinion
Tillis was right on process, but Trump’s pro-housing initiatives will help NC
The recent passage of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” carries weight and opportunities for NC real estate investors and developers who are on the frontlines of this housing crisis.
News
JetZero to bring $4.7 billion manufacturing facility to Greensboro
JetZero invests $4.7B in Greensboro for a cutting-edge aerospace facility, creating 14,000 jobs and revolutionizing aviation with sustainable innovation.
