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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shares updates on literacy gains and new educational partnerships

By Old North News | Nov 22, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools highlighted significant achievements in early literacy across several elementary schools on November 21, 2024.

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North Carolina sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Old North News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, North Carolina experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 19 projects to support economic development in North Carolina during 2023

By Old North News | Nov 21, 2024

North Carolina ranked seventh in the US after receiving 19 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools promotes literacy and alumni achievements

By Old North News | Nov 21, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing educational experiences for students and families.

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Alma S. Adams addresses Biden's contributions and calls for pay equity

By Old North News | Nov 21, 2024

In recent social media updates from November 2024, Rep. Alma S. Adams commended President Joe Biden's dedication while advocating for gender pay equality with a focus on Native American communities' challenges in wage disparity

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North Carolina legislature faces backlash over proposed election system changes

By Old North News | Nov 19, 2024

In a recent session, the Republican-led North Carolina legislature introduced significant changes to the state's election system through Senate Bill 382.

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North Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 44.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Old North News | Nov 18, 2024

North Carolina collected $4.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools outlines plans and partnerships on November 18

By Old North News | Nov 18, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shared updates on November 18 regarding upcoming registrations, community partnerships with McDonald's, and informational sessions on educational options within the district

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North Carolina's combined tax revenues down 1.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old North News | Nov 16, 2024

North Carolina collected $11.4 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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North Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 51.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old North News | Nov 15, 2024

North Carolina collected $4.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 34.8% more home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q3

By Old North News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 5,178 VA home purchases in North Carolina in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.8 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina counties face deadline to finalize general election results

By Old North News | Nov 15, 2024

Today marks the deadline for all county boards of elections in North Carolina to finalize results from the recent general election.

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North Carolina's combined tax revenues up 1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old North News | Nov 13, 2024

North Carolina collected $9.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Which type of North Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Old North News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

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Number of VA loans issued in North Carolina increased by 231.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Old North News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 7,159 home loans in North Carolina, totaling $2.4 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina: Device companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in Q3

By Old North News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from North Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Old North News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 664 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 908 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Carolina increases from 2022 to 2023

By Old North News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for North Carolina in the fiscal year 2023 was $318,597, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in North Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3

By Old North News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Carolina in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $345,519, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: North Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Old North News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Old North News shows that North Carolina is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.