North Carolina

Burn ban lifted in 81 of 100 counties; fire danger, drought persist

(The Center Square) – Outdoor open burning prohibited in all 100 counties of North Carolina since March 28 was amended late Saturday, leaving 19...

Congressman says he welcomes ethics investigation

(The Center Square) – Investigation by the U.S. House of Representatives and its respective Committee on Ethics is welcomed, says a North Carolina congressman. ...

Policy change could lift pension benefit improvements for 1M

(The Center Square) – More than 1 million active, inactive and retired North Carolina public employees in the state retirement system could get pension...

Consumer staples stable in capital city market

(The Center Square) – Consumer grocery staples in North Carolina’s capital city are stable in comparison to one month ago. ...

Kentucky Derby will go on, again, without legal betting in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – All primed and ready for horse racing’s Triple Crown? And ready to place your bets? ...

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