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Charlotte’s $650 million splurge on BofA Stadium renovations named 2024’s ‘Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year’

The Queen City is paying a King’s ransom for renovations to Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, and it’s earned them an award of which taxpayers should be wary. The “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year” award, which has been given annually by the Center for Economic Accountability (CEA)...

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The Old North State celebrates its 234th birthday today!

Today marks North Carolina’s 234th birthday! U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, was among those remembering the Old North State’s special day on social media.  On Nov. 21, 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution and the only state with two ratification conventions. In 1729, the state started as a...

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Lauch Faircloth dies at 95

Former US Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina died Thursday at home in Clinton, North Carolina. A former Democrat-turned-Republican, Faircloth was a prominent figure in Tar Heel politics for more than half a century. “Senator Lauch Faircloth was a dedicated public servant and statesman who was the embodiment of Sampson County values,” said Sen. Thom...

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NC legislators consider legalizing online sports gambling

North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said he thinks there will be enough support this year for a sports...

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