October 25, 2025
State
Tourism Groups Support Suit Against Currituck Tax At Top NC Court
By Carolina Journal Staff Groups tied to North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry are backing a lawsuit against Currituck County at the state’s highest court. The suit from local taxpayers…
Wilson License Plate Agency To Reopen Oct. 7
WILSON – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen the license plate agency (LPA) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Wilson. The agency is located at 4000 Ward Blvd., Suite D,…
New State Orders Let Pharmacists Test, Treat Flu
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced Standing Orders issued by State Health Director Dr. Larry Greenblatt to allow pharmacists at retail locations to…
Duke Health, Aetna Reach Deal To Continue Care For State Health Plan Members
Agreement Ensures Continued Access, Focuses on Affordability and Efficiency RALEIGH — After months of stalled negotiations, Duke Health and Aetna have reached a new agreement that ensures continued in-network access…
Duke Ramps Up Nuclear, Natural Gas, Extends Coal, Omits Wind In Latest Energy Plan
By Carolina Journal Staff Duke Energy relies more heavily on nuclear power, natural gas, and coal in its latest two-year long-range energy modernization plan, filed Wednesday with the North Carolina…
Caitlin “Goose” Marsh Announces Bid For NC Senate District 10
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Domestic violence survivor and advocate Caitlin “Goose” Marsh has formally announced her candidacy for the North Carolina State Senate, seeking to represent District 10 as a Republican…
NCDMV Partners With Private Driver Education Schools To Offer Teen Road Tests
Teen drivers in North Carolina now have a new way to take their road test. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has begun certifying private driver education schools to…
One Year Hurricane Helene Milestone Event Looks At Remembrance, Recovery
HAYWOOD COUNTY – Many of the roads and bridges closed by Hurricane Helene have reopened, and officials are committed to completing the recovery effort in western North Carolina. That was…
NC House Passes Flag Protections, SSN Checks, Zoning Exemptions
By Carolina Journal Staff The North Carolina House approved the Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 by a vote of 72-37. Among other policy, the bill includes provisions that curb local…
Highway Patrol To Base Special Operations Division At Johnston Regional Airport
60,000-Sq.-Ft Facility Marks Continued Growth for Regional Airport and Johnston County SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Regional Airport (JNX) will be home to a $22 million facility that will house the…
Sen. Benton Sawrey Appointed To Key Oversight Committees For 2025-26 Interim Session
RALEIGH — State Senator Benton Sawrey (R-Johnston) has been appointed to serve on several influential legislative oversight committees during North Carolina’s 2025-26 interim session, according to an announcement from Senate…
Governor Stein Calls For Congressional Action On ACA Tax Credits To Keep Health Care Costs Down
RALEIGH – On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein called on Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s enhanced premium tax credits beyond December 31, 2025, to protect North Carolinians from…
