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News from October 2024

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AG Josh Stein is former employee of NC credit union providing mortgages to illegal aliens

By Old North News reports | Oct 31, 2024

North Carolina's Attorney General and Democrat nominee for governor is facing scrutiny ahead of the Nov. 5 election over his past past employment with Self-Help Credit Union, which has made headlines for mortgage loans to illegal aliens.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in North Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3

By Old North News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in North Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $334,420, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average North Carolina household has spent $27,991 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Old North News reports | Oct 30, 2024

The average North Carolina household has spent $27,991 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021.

FOIA Request Sent to Halifax County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Old North News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Halifax County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024.

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VA provides 5,178 home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q3

By Old North News | Oct 28, 2024

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

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North Carolina ranks 5th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Old North News | Oct 25, 2024

North Carolina ranked fifth in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 7,159 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Former NC governors urge respect for state's voting process

By Old North News | Oct 24, 2024

Two former governors of North Carolina, Jim Martin and Mike Easley, have come together in a bipartisan video message to emphasize the importance of respecting the state's election process.

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North Carolina ranked 30th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Old North News | Oct 22, 2024

With $336,373 in home loans issued, North Carolina ranked 30th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 7,159 home loans in North Carolina totaling $2.4 billion in Q3

By Old North News | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Average North Carolina household has spent $29,580 in extra inflation costs since 2021, says report

By Old North News | Oct 16, 2024

The average North Carolina household has spent $27,991 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021.

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Harris on reparations for black people: 'It has to be studied'

By Old North News reports | Oct 16, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris continued her support for a black reparations on a recent interview with rapper and podcast host "Charlamagne Tha God" despite the majority of voters in swing states like North Carolina opposing reparations.

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North Carolina receives $222.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Old North News | Oct 16, 2024

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

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NC group that supports cross-dressing ‘drag shows’ for kids endorses Harris, Stein

By Old North News Service | Oct 16, 2024

A North Carolina group that supports holding cross-dressing ‘drag shows’ in front of children has endorsed Kamala Harris (D) for U.S. President and Josh Stein (D) for N.C. Governor.

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North Carolina universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Old North News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3% in North Carolina in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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National Border Patrol Council: If Harris is elected, every U.S. community 'is going to go to hell'

By Old North News reports | Oct 15, 2024

The National Border Patrol Council, the largest Border Patrol union across the country, endorsed former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.

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Report: More than 200 kids were 'sex change patients' in NC; Nine were taxpayer-funded

By Old North News Service | Oct 14, 2024

Hospitals in North Carolina saw more than 200 minors who were “sex change patients,” with nine such procedures being paid for by taxpayers.

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Sen. Budd: 'It was the private citizens, volunteer organizations, local governments who stepped up' after Hurricane Helene

By Old North News | Oct 14, 2024

Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) said the response from private citizens, volunteer organizations, and local governments has been vital in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, showcasing the leadership needed for recovery despite a lackluster federal response. He stressed the importance of ensuring that Western North Carolina receives every resource necessary for rebuilding as communities navigate significant challenges.

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VA Purchase Loans in North Carolina average $345,519 for Q3

By Old North News | Oct 13, 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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North Carolina: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in Q3

By Old North News | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Elon Musk incentivizes unregistered NC gun owners to vote

By Old North News reports | Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk’s America PAC is reportedly offering $47 for every referral to and signature from a North Carolina voter on his petition to support free speech and the Second Amendment.