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Of the 10,264,876 citizens living in North Carolina in 2019, 97.3 percent said they were only one race, while 2.7 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Rocky Mount sees 54,000 nonfarm payroll employees in May

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in North Carolina's Rocky Mount metropolitan statistical area was 54,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

North Carolina ranks ninth in United States for non-farm payroll employees in October

North Carolina's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked ninth for non-farm payroll employees in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Census Bureau: 77.6 percent of people in North Carolina were old enough to vote in 2019

Of the 10,264,876 citizens living in North Carolina in 2019, 7,968,262 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

North Carolina ranks 12th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2020

In 2020, North Carolina collected $12.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 12th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina ranks ninth in United States for non-farm payroll employees in September

North Carolina's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked ninth for non-farm payroll employees in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Raleigh sees 643,900 nonfarm payroll employees in May

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in North Carolina's Raleigh metropolitan statistical area was 643,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Raleigh nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since May 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for June 2021 in the Raleigh metropolitan statistical area was 648,000, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New Bern sees 44,200 nonfarm payroll employees in May

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in North Carolina's New Bern metropolitan statistical area was 44,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Felicity and Keith Wray acquire 207 N. Rose Ave., Kannapolis

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 207 N. Rose Ave., Kannapolis was sold on June 11 by Jeffrey R. and Jennifer L. Ritchie for $275,000. The buyers were Felicity and Keith Wray.

4021 Broadview Drive, Charlotte purchased by Andrew Gerald and Amy Douglas

On June 11, Santiago Seguro-Velez, Santiago Seguro Velez and Mee Shiuch Liao sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 4021 Broadview Drive, Charlotte to Andrew Gerald and Amy Douglas for $420,000.

1411 N. Caldwell St., Charlotte acquired by Addison and Kendra Hodge

On June 11, Midwood Flats II LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1411 N. Caldwell St., Charlotte to Addison and Kendra Hodge for $699,000.

2926 Hampton Ave., Charlotte sold by Grande Custom Builders LLC and Grande Custom Homes LLC

The home at 2926 Hampton Ave., Charlotte was sold on June 11 by Grande Custom Builders LLC and Grande Custom Homes LLC for $2,650,000. The buyers were Thomas E. and Yvette G. Duncan.

Frontline Construction LLC sells 1216 Effingham Road, Charlotte

On June 11, Kyle C. Cullen and Madison L. Shuler purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1216 Effingham Road, Charlotte from Frontline Construction LLC for $585,000.

2310 Old Steele Creek Road, Charlotte sold by Budig Realty LLC

On June 11, Budig Realty LLC sold their property at 2310 Old Steele Creek Road, Charlotte to Furniture Distributors Inc. for $6,100,000.

Eric Stajos acquires 648 Diana Drive, Charlotte for $1.5M

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 648 Diana Drive, Charlotte was sold on June 11 by 648 Diana Drive LLC for $1,499,500. The buyer was Eric Stajos.

4309 Hovis Road, Charlotte unloaded by Evolution Properties Group LLC

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 4309 Hovis Road, Charlotte was sold on June 11 by Evolution Properties Group LLC for $240,000. The buyer was Christian J. Sanchez.

North Carolina implements no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2020

North Carolina implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2020, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Agt Colberg Brandon and Ellen M. and Meaghan and Vladimir Colberg unload 519 Rose Ave., Kannapolis

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 519 Rose Ave., Kannapolis was sold on June 11 by Agt Colberg Brandon and Ellen M. and Meaghan and Vladimir Colberg for $204,500. The buyer was Renard Carn.

76 Woodsdale Place, Concord sold by Capital Drive Asset Group LLC