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News from September 2024

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Common Cause releases democracy scorecard highlighting mixed results for North Carolina

By Old North News | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates members of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and related reforms.

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North Carolina ranked 33rd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Old North News | Sep 7, 2024

With $325,228 in home loans issued, North Carolina ranked 33rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Report: North Carolina families spending $1,017 more for goods, services under Biden-Harris Admin

By Old North News reports | Sep 6, 2024

North Carolina families spent an average of $1,017 more for goods and services – including transportation, shelter costs, energy, and food – in July 2024 than they were spending prior to the beginning of the Biden-Harris Administration.

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

By Old North News | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Old North News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” North Carolina is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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State Rep. Cleveland: ‘I got a hell of a big problem when we treat illegal aliens like they're citizens’

By Old North News reports | Sep 4, 2024

Veteran North Carolina State Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) has launched a vehement critique of how the state of North Carolina is handling illegal immigration.

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Analysis: The cost of spare ribs at the Food Lion has increased 201% since first day of Biden-Harris Admin

By Old North News reports | Sep 4, 2024

The cost of pork spare ribs at Food Lion has increased by 201% since President Joe Biden's (D) Inauguration Day in 2021.

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Number of VA loans issued in North Carolina increased by 4.2% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Old North News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 5,809 home loans in North Carolina, totaling $1.9 billion, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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84 NC lawmakers receive perfect NFIB voting records

By Old North News | Sep 3, 2024

NFIB State Director Gregg Thompson announced that 84 state legislators, comprising 28 senators and 56 representatives, achieved a perfect NFIB Voting Record during the 2023-24 legislative session.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in North Carolina during August

By Old North News | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in August.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Old North News | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 908 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 84 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Old North News | Sep 1, 2024

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