October 25, 2025
State
Lawmakers Approve New NC Congressional Districts
By Nick Craig Carolina Journal New congressional districts are now in effect, after passing both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly. Last week, lawmakers proposed a new map to…
State Legislature Approves Funds For Storm Recovery, Schools, And Infrastructure
By Carolina Journal Staff On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly approved a targeted spending plan that directs millions toward disaster recovery, education, infrastructure, and government operations. Senate Bill 449,…
Opinion: Five Numbers Define Our Biggest Challenges
By John Hood RALEIGH — Most North Carolinians think our country is on the wrong track. That’s what 55% of respondents said in the latest High Point University survey, with…
NC Supreme Court Confirms Process For Defendants To Seek Police Bodycam Footage
By Carolina Journal Staff The North Carolina Supreme Court used an Iredell County case to clarify the process a defendant must use to secure access to police bodycam footage. The…
NCDMV: 18,000 Drivers Take Advantage Of Additional Online Renewal Service In First Two Weeks
ROCKY MOUNT – Just two weeks after the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced expanded online renewal options for driver licenses, more than 18,000 North Carolinians have successfully renewed…
Gregory Poole Equipment Announces Plans For New Garner Headquarters Campus
GARNER – Gregory Poole Equipment Co. and the Town of Garner have announced the planned relocation of Gregory Poole headquarters from Beryl Road in Raleigh to Waterfield Drive in Garner.…
Electrolux To Invest $23 Million In Kinston Expansion, Adding 74 New Jobs
LENOIR COUNTY – On Thursday, Governor Josh Stein announced household appliance company Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc., will add 74 new jobs in Lenoir County. The company will invest more than…
$83 Million In SNAP Benefits Not Distributed To Applicants On Time
RALEIGH — A performance audit by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has found tens of millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit payments were delivered late to North Carolinians.…
NC Lawmakers To Revisit Congressional Maps Next Week
By Carolina Journal Staff North Carolina lawmakers plan to return to Raleigh next week to consider a new congressional map after President Donald Trump called on Republican-led legislatures to counter…
NCDMV Expands Online Driver License Renewals Under New Law
ROCKY MOUNT – In a move to further streamline services and reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Tuesday that eligible…
Two Johnston County Residents Appointed To State Advisory Boards By Governor Stein
RALEIGH – Two Johnston County residents have been named to state advisory boards by Governor Josh Stein, according to a recent announcement from the Governor’s Office. Charles Ralph Hodge has…
NEPA Reforms Will Allow Farmers To Get Loans Faster
By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal The US Department of Agriculture will soon roll out its fall regulatory agenda, but reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will likely have the…
