Economy
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As the weather warms, so can challenges for North Carolina shellfish farmers
North Carolina shellfish farmers have avoided any major mortality events in 2026. But warming coastal waters can bring diseases and viruses.
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Gas prices are rising in NC. Where to find the cheapest gas in the state
As Trump’s war in Iran continues to affect prices at the pump, here’s where you will find the highest and lowest gas prices in NC.
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NC Democrats propose bill to limit data centers, protect consumers
With concerns about rising energy costs and threats to the environment, lawmakers have proposed a bill to reign in data centers by requiring them to disclose their impact on energy consumption.
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Gas is over $4 in NC. Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills?
Gas has climbed past $4 a gallon as the Iran war drives up oil markets and food costs. Clean energy advocates say more solar and wind projects could make monthly bills harder to rattle.
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On the North Carolina coast, a fight’s brewing over shellfish farms, moratoriums
A simmering dispute over coastal water rights, shellfish farms, and who gets to do what where is in danger of moving from a slow boil to an outright dispute on the North Carolina coast.
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Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
Trump’s war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
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NC ad campaign calls for AI regulations to ‘protect what’s human’
An AI advocacy group has launched an $8 million ad campaign in NC and four other states to persuade lawmakers to act before it is too late.
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When can North Carolina residents expect their tax refunds? What to know
It’s tax season and many in North Carolina want to know when they might get their tax refunds. Here’s what to know.
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New polls show rising economic anxiety in North Carolina
One sign of the economic anxiety? A majority of people in North Carolina say that costs are higher in President Donald Trump’s second term and that they are cutting back on spending as a result.
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Trump shut down ‘Direct File.’ Here are other ways to file your taxes for free in NC.
The Trump administration might have shut down the IRS’ Direct File program, but there are still ways to file your taxes for free in NC.
