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Q4 2023 Tax Revenue: North Carolina collects $4.5 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Old North News | Nov 30, 2024

North Carolina collected $4.5 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 2.9% increase from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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North Carolina's license tax revenue up 7.3% in Q2 compared to previous quarter

By Old North News | Nov 29, 2024

North Carolina collected $768 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces educational fairs highlighting Montessori and IB programs

By Old North News | Nov 28, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced an education fair focusing on Montessori and IB programs via tweets on November 27-28, inviting community members to explore diverse learning opportunities.

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North Carolina's license tax revenue up 18.5% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old North News | Nov 27, 2024

North Carolina collected $716 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools highlights alumni success and educational achievements

By Old North News | Nov 27, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools celebrated notable achievements from alumni and current students in recent tweets dated November 26-27, 2024.

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North Carolina collects $768 million in license tax revenue in Q2

By Old North News | Nov 27, 2024

North Carolina collected $768 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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North Carolina's license tax revenue up 26.1% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Old North News | Nov 26, 2024

North Carolina collected $716 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools promotes educational opportunities amid teacher shortage

By Old North News | Nov 26, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recently communicated key updates regarding student registration and an upcoming educational fair through social media posts dated November 25-26, 2024.

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North Carolina collects $716 million in license tax revenue in Q1

By Old North News | Nov 22, 2024

North Carolina collected $716 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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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.