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Budget & Taxes: North Carolina Republicans rolled out a 634-page $34B budget plan with limited debate time, including a personal income tax cut (3.99% to 3.49%), state employee/teacher raises, and Helene relief. Energy & Grid: Feds ordered data centers and other large energy users to switch to backup power during a heat wave as PJM warns of record demand. Solar Expansion: Lee County approved a 180-megawatt solar project (Prairie Brome Solar) on 1,816 acres, adding to a fast-growing pipeline of large solar builds. AI & Jobs: Hankins Holdings LLC says it’s investing in AI to streamline operations and improve customer experiences. Health & Food Safety: Caito Foods recalled pre-cut melon products again over possible salmonella contamination. Retail & Growth: Raising Cane’s set an Aug. 3 opening for its Rocky Mount restaurant and is hiring 150 crew members. Deal Watch: Cumberland Farms filed for an IPO, seeking to list on Nasdaq as it moves toward going public. Sports & Local Economy: The Catawba Indian Nation plans two more NC casinos after opening Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort.

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Jun. 30, 2026

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Here's why North Carolina could soon eliminate parking space requirements for new developments

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Owned By	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1976
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Metalsource Mining enlarges Silver Hill District by land acquisition, North Carolina

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Western North Carolina man in custody after 63-year-old shot, killed, deputies say

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Year Founded	1953
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, South Carolina, Greenville
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After decades of denials, North Carolina’s Tuscarora Indians take a step closer to recognition

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NC Newsline - North Carolina

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
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Catawba Nation plans two additional North Carolina casinos, tribal chief confirms

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Year Founded	2002
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Publication Location	Argentina, Puerto Madero
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North Carolina Out Of The Wind Business: Duke Energy Swaps Marine Lease For Power Grid Upgrades

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Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, Apollo Beach
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Stanley Cup tours North Carolina following Hurricanes' championship win

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
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Bud and Norma Harris to wind down business and mark 65th anniversary as closure nears

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1963
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, New Bern
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