Economy
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Why this rural Wilmington area could be NC’s next development hotspot
As the rural neighborhoods near Wilmington are transformed into bustling suburbs, a quiet area north of Porters Neck is poised to be the next development hotspot.
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Gas prices surge in NC, with more increases on the way. Here’s why
Here’s where you can find the highest and lowest gas prices in NC.
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How federally dependent is North Carolina? See WalletHub’s state rankings
How much does North Carolina rely on the federal government? Here are the most federally dependent states in America, according to WalletHub.
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G20 in Asheville ignores climate’s role in Helene
The Trump administration, and the G20’s entire agenda, omitted a major reason why Helene caused unprecedented damage in western NC—climate change.
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Hemp gets a temporary reprieve, but what’s next for cannabis in NC?
In Washington, the hemp industry received a one-month reprieve this week. But NC lawmakers will look to tackle the issue in November.
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Here’s what happened at the G20 talks in Asheville
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene caused $60 billion in damage, a Trump official offered no new federal recovery commitment at the G20 meetings in Asheville.
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An ICE facility could change this small town in Eastern North Carolina
A 1,320-bed ICE facility is set to open soon in eastern North Carolina, this time to house detainees for the White House’s mass deportation campaign.
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Asheville protesters plan big showing as G20 meets in western NC
As world finance leaders gather for a G20 summit in Asheville, local activists will denounce the federal government’s limited response to Helene.
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North Carolina failed to protect coastal fisheries, court says
Following a six-year lawsuit, a NC Superior Court judge ruled the state’s mishandling of coastal fisheries has led to depleted fish stocks along the NC coast.
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How much it takes to be considered ‘middle class’ in North Carolina
A study from financial information company SmartAsset has defined what it takes to be “middle class” in all 50 states, including North Carolina.
