Dr. Jay Singleton, ophthalmologist and owner of Singleton Vision Center in New Bern, explains how North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law has restricted his business. Singleton offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio.
Turkey prices are down, but food prices still soaring
While consumers may see a slight dip in food costs for this Thanksgiving, prices are still up compared to pre-pandemic 2019. The American Farm Bureau says this year’s classic feast for 10 family and friends should cost, on average, $61.17. However, in 2022 the nation saw a dramatic 9.9% increase in food prices.