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Earnings on North Carolina's public pension investments decrease to $9,595 in 2022

By Old North News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for North Carolina public pensions dropped from $19.9 million in 2021 to $9,595 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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How many bank failures happened in North Carolina since 2012?

By Old North News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, three of which occurred in North Carolina.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Old North News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and North Carolina legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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American Principles Project President: Kohl's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By Old North News | Jun 7, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection Kohl's have advertised in their children's sections "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not shop at the department store, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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League of American Workers President: 'North Carolinians won’t be fooled' by Biden’s sudden new executive order on the border

By Old North News | Jun 7, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that North Carolina voters “won’t be fooled” by President Biden’s new executive order to temporarily shut down asylum requests at the southern border, made in the middle of election season.

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Analysis: Five illegal aliens arrested in North Carolina for crimes including DWI, assault, rape

By Old North News | Jun 7, 2024

576 illegal aliens were arrested in May 2024 for crimes, including murder, sex crimes against children, child human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Five of these offenders were apprehended in North Carolina on charges including DWI, assault, and indecent liberties and rape.

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Common Cause NC pledges $20,000 grant to boost voter engagement at two colleges

By Old North News | Jun 7, 2024

As this year’s general election approaches, the nonpartisan organization Common Cause North Carolina is pledging grants totaling $20,000 to Catawba College and Livingstone College. The funds are intended to support initiatives at the two Salisbury-based schools aimed at increasing voter turnout among students and the surrounding community this fall.

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Analysis: North Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Old North News | Jun 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.

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League of American Workers President: Biden's border rush 'needs to stop'

By Old North News | Jun 5, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said Biden's open border policies and his creation of the border rush "needs to stop."

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Analysis: Gas prices in North Carolina remain elevated under President Biden as Americans enter summer driving season

By Old North News | Jun 5, 2024

As the summer driving season kicks off, an analysis of gas price data revealed that North Carolina consumers are paying over 50% more for gasoline now than they were when President Biden was sworn into office.

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North Carolina legislators propose constitutional amendment for public record access

By Old North News | Jun 5, 2024

A group of North Carolina legislators has introduced a proposal for a state constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring public access to records and meetings.

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Only 13% of North Carolina voters think immigration improves the quality of life in the state, according to new poll

By Old North News | Jun 4, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 North Carolina voters believe immigration does not make the quality of life better in the state.

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North Carolina ranks No. 5 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Old North News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, North Carolina secured the fifth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 82.5%.

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In North Carolina, 204 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old North News | Jun 2, 2024

North Carolina registered 204 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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North Carolina's pension fund valued at $111.7 million in 2022

By Old North News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, North Carolina had $111.7 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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

By Old North News | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from North Carolina in May.

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Inflation in North Carolina outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Old North News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, North Carolina experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in North Carolina increases from 2022 to 2023

By Old North News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for North Carolina in 2023 was $327,241, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Carolina falls in Q1

By Old North News | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in North Carolina during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $317,638, a 2.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina House Democrats vote against bill requiring detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By Old North News | May 24, 2024

Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC12), Valerie Foushee (D-NC04), and Deborah Ross (D-NC02) were "nay" votes on H.R. 7343, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.