Economy
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Fayetteville forum on data center moratorium gets heated
The debate over data centers grew heated at the Fayetteville City Council public forum on June 1, with residents from Fayetteville and surrounding communities voicing strong opinions and one attendee being escorted out.
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‘Papertown’ film explores Canton mill closure, features new Dave Matthews song
A new film documents the rise and fall of a western North Carolina paper mill—with an assist from Dave Matthews.
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Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson takes aim at surprise delivery fees
“People should know upfront how much they’ll pay for something, instead of getting to the checkout page to see surprise fees tacked on,” NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
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NC Republicans agree to loosen alcohol laws, but nix Sunday ABC sales
Canned cocktails and “happy hour” promotions are in. Sunday ABC liquor sales are out in NC. Here’s why.
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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?
