Old North News

Beasley on Inflation Reduction Act despite 66% disapproval among Americans: 'As senator, I will always fight for the people'

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 6, 2022

The Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which gained the endorsement of North Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in early August, is projected to raise average household taxes by more than $2,000 per year, according to a recent Senate Opportunity Fund (SOF) press release.

Functional Government Initiative sues DOE for failing to reveal data about Strategic Petroleum Reserve release

By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 19, 2022

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for refusing to disclose data linked to the Biden administration's release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to an FGI press release.

Cost of electric vehicles rising faster than gas in North Carolina, with EVs costing up to '22% more'

By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 14, 2022

The Biden administration has promoted the transition to electric automobiles since August 2021 As part of his campaign for green energy, with the objective of making at least 50% of all vehicles emission-free by 2030

AAA reveals gas prices in North Carolina have increased 54 cents in the last 30 days

By Timothy Stuckey | May 26, 2022

The national gas average has still not declined roughly two months following President Joe Biden's emergency oil release, according to a recent AAA report.

Charlotte chef planning a trip to Poland to prepare meals for Ukrainian refugees: 'If we can just give them hope'

By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 22, 2022

A chef from Charlotte has decided to put his culinary abilities to use by preparing meals for Ukrainian refugees at Poland's border.