While consumers may see a slight dip in food costs for this Thanksgiving, prices are still up compared to pre-pandemic 2019. The American Farm Bureau says this year’s classic feast for 10 family and friends should cost, on average, $61.17. However, in 2022 the nation saw a dramatic 9.9% increase in food prices.
Today marks North Carolina’s 234th birthday! U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, was among those remembering the Old North State’s special day on social media. On Nov. 21, 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution and the only state with two ratification conventions. In 1729, the state started as a...
This week on “The Debrief”: *The cost of your Thanksgiving meal should be lower this year than last, but it’s still much higher than in the recent past. *Candidate filing starts Dec. 4, but we already have some crowded primaries for the 2024 elections in North Carolina. *Now that the General Assembly has finished its...
According to an internal email, the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) has rejected an application for a Jewish Caucus to be formally affiliated with the state party. Steve Abrams, the President of the Durham Chapter of the NC Jewish Caucus informed members of the decision in an email this week. The Executive Committee of the NCDP...
We can't live in a society where words are violence, silence is violence, but vigilantes, for example, trapping a stadium full of sports fans in their seats for three hours or taking a hammer to Michelangelo's David is innocent protest.
North Carolina Secretary of State, Democrat Elaine Marshall led a press conference in New Hanover County this week shining light onto counterfeited, THC-infused snacks being sold across the State. Alongside the New Hanover County Sheriff’s office, Marshall reported $170,000 worth of these infused snacks were seized as a result of 8 search warrants and 24...
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, visited the U.S.—Mexico border. The visit comes amidst speculation that he will run for Congress in North Carolina's newly drawn 14th Congressional District.
When we dismiss an idea just because it came from an ideological foe, we do a disservice to good political discourse.
A new Civitas poll finds that 66% of North Carolina voters are concerned about crime and safety in their neighborhoods.
On Thursday, Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that NASCAR's All-Star race will be returning to North Wilkesboro. This will be the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Republican leaders have confirmed a new strategy that is expected to get Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, the casinos he wants. That strategy includes a plan to expand Medicaid and legalize casinos in the same bill.
