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NC America 250 effort aims for lasting historical legacy
North Carolina continues to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year with many events and celebrations still to come, along with many items commemorating the occasion.
News
Appeal dropped in environmental groups’ suit against NC, Va pipeline permit
Environmental groups have dropped an appeal in their challenge against a federal permit for a 55-mile natural gas pipeline in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Court will not block NC, Va pipeline as environmental groups appeal
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will not block a 55-mile natural gas pipeline project from moving forward in North Carolina and Virginia as environmental groups challenge a federal water permit.
News
Senate Republicans pass right-to-work amendment
Senate Bill 1082 would ask voters to cement NC’s long-standing right-to-work protections in the state constitution on the 2026 ballot.
News
Appeals Court wrestles with NC, Va natural gas pipeline fight
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals must decide whether to block a 55-mile natural gas pipeline project in North Carolina and Virginia while environmental groups challenge a federal water permit issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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NC lawmakers cite WVa case to bolster NC abortion drug restrictions
Top North Carolina lawmakers argue that a 2025 federal Appeals Court ruling in a West Virginia case should allow the Tar Heel State to restrict access to the abortion drug mifespristone.
News
Charlotte ranks last among major US sports cities, new study finds
Charlotte ranks last among all major US professional sports cities in a new RotoWire.com study covering 25 years of data, with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets combining for a score of just 19.2 — the lowest of 29 cities ranked. The finding comes as Charlotte and Raleigh are simultaneously being eyed as potential sites for MLB expansion.
News
Appeals Court urged to restart NC abortion drug case
North Carolina legislative leaders are asking the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals to allow new filings in a case involving state restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.
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
Renew NC extends Helene housing aid deadline to Jan. 31
Renew NC announced it has extended the deadline for western NC homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for assistance through the Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP) from Dec. 31 to Jan. 31.
News
Federal government reopens after record-breaking shutdown
The longest US government shutdown ended as the House passed a clean CR 222-209, signed by Trump. Six Democrats, including Rep. Don Davis, joined GOP.
Opinion
Tariff threats hurt Carolina workers
Current and proposed tariffs threaten to disrupt the complex supply chains that sustain thousands of vehicle-sector jobs here in North Carolina.
