Opinion

Choke points limit economic success

While our state continues to best most others in economic performance, not all our households and communities are sharing in North Carolina’s prosperity. Some are struggling to replace lost jobs with new ones. Other folks are gainfully employed but see their real incomes being eroded by the rising costs of housing, health care, transportation, and...

John Hood
News

Bishop conducts crime and safety listening tour in Raleigh

Congressman Dan Bishop, R, NC-08, the Republican candidate for attorney general in November’s general election, made a stop at the Wake County Shrine Club in Raleigh Thursday as part of his Crime and Safety Listening Tour. Bishop’s Democratic opponent is Congressman Jeff Jackson, NC-14. The tour has made stops in Western North Carolina, the Charlotte...

Theresa Opeka

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Musk’s America PAC under microscope in NC after complaint alleging violation of state laws

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein’s office is reportedly looking into a political action committee created by Elon Musk, owner of X and Tesla, after the North Carolina State Election Board (NCSBE) received a complaint from a political activist that it violated state rules.

Theresa Opeka
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Smoke and mirrors? NC advances federally-funded EV plan

For $109 million in federal taxpayer money, phase one will focus on Interstate 40, U.S. 17, and I-77. Phase two will focus on increasing public access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in historically disadvantaged communities.     

Brianna Kraemer
News

Electric vehicle uncertainty in North Carolina

While electric vehicle industry is growing in NC, the trajectory of the EV sector appears uncertain. Industry giants like Ford, General Motors, and Tesla have collectively opted to delay their expansion plans in the year 2024 amid big losses in Q3.

CJ Staff
News

‘Just don’t.’ Brutal reviews of VinFast car come amid merger to save NC plant plans

Safety, quality, and monetary concerns are being raised about a Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that has its sights set on building a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County.

Theresa Opeka
Opinion

Free the green economy from government regulation

Climate change has taken center stage in the American mind, influencing not only our politics but also our consumer choices. A recent report outlines how rapidly consumer demand for green products has increased. In 2021, 58% of consumers reported that they would spend more for green products, but today that number has shot up to...

Elijah Gullett