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Harris wants to lower grocery prices by taking on price gouging. Trump’s plan would increase prices.

Kamala Harris has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the federal government more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry, if elected. Donald Trump, on the other hand, wants to impose tariffs and reduce food imports, a plan that would cause food prices to increase.

Kamala Harris has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the federal government more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry, if elected. Donald Trump, on the other hand, wants to impose tariffs and reduce food imports, a plan that would cause food prices to increase. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)
Billy Ball Explains NC: Who's regulating AI in North Carolina?

Billy Ball Explains NC: Who’s regulating AI in North Carolina?

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In the new Billy Ball Explains NC, we break down the AI revolution, the good and the bad, and what North Carolina lawmakers are doing to protect people from the bad.
Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues

Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues

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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? 
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.

NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026

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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
ECONOMY - Cardinal & Pine

NC farmers are facing a severe financial squeeze in 2026. Here’s why

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NC farmers are facing rising costs, extreme weather, and global trade pressures—making 2026 one of the toughest years in recent memory.