Affordability
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Plans for an Asheville Costco could be back from the dead
This year, CostCo pulled out of a plan to build western North Carolina’s first store. But talks are back on, Asheville’s mayor says.
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This massive development could change the NC beach town of Oak Island
The NC beach town of Oak Island considers a massive mainland project with 7,200 homes and 260 acres of commercial development.
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They’re uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they’re far from alone.
Some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
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North Carolina lawmakers look to regulate crypto ATMs, but with concessions to the industry
A bill regulating the growing crypto ATM industry in North Carolina is moving forward — but not without some concessions to the industry.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina moves to protect kids from addictive social media apps
A bipartisan plan to save kids from the algorithm. Plus: A summer food program for low-income families.
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What $1,500 rent gets you in North Carolina right now
Hunt for your next reasonably-priced apartment the right way.
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Rep. Lopez proposes $85M plan to keep SNAP running for North Carolinians
As the federal government shifts SNAP costs to states, Rep. Lopez is pushing NC HB 1071 to provide millions to help counties cover the cost.
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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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Stillbirths are (still) affecting NC. A Murdock bill aims to change that
NC loses an average of 723 babies to stillbirth every year. Sen. Natalie Murdock’s bill would fund new counseling, training and outreach that advocates say could save roughly hundreds of those babies annually.
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Trump may dismiss rising costs, but they’re playing huge roles in the 2026 election
The president says he never thinks about how the Iran war is affecting household budgets, but the issue is top of the mind for North Carolinians ahead of the 2026 midterms.
