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NFIB challenges unchecked agency action in NC Supreme Court

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case involving the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. The matter is being heard at the...

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

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"Lucrative" Teamsters contract leads to uncertainty for UPS' North Carolina footprint

Two years ago this month, United Parcel Service (UPS) announced it would be growing in North Carolina, building a new distribution center in Onslow County that would "create 98 new jobs," according to a state press release.

By Kate Sarmiento | Feb 12, 2025

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NFIB supports Senate Bill 24 for affordable health benefits

By Old North News | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is actively supporting Senate Bill 24, a legislative proposal designed to assist small businesses in maintaining health benefits for their employees.

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Governor announces $30M aid for small firms hit by Hurricane Helene

By Old North News | Jan 31, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein, in collaboration with Dogwood Health Trust, has announced a $30 million grant program aimed at aiding small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.

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General Assembly reconvenes with new bills and focuses on hurricane relief

By Old North News | Jan 30, 2025

The General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, initiating its 2025 session with the filing of numerous bills.

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Governor Stein signs executive orders for Hurricane Helene recovery

By Old North News | Jan 3, 2025

Governor Josh Stein has enacted five executive orders to aid recovery efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Drugs companies in North Carolina during Q3

By Old North News | Dec 11, 2024

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

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Which type of North Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Old North News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

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North Carolina: Device companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in Q3

By Old North News | Nov 11, 2024

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

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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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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in North Carolina during Q3

By Old North News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from North Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

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As NC voters oppose illegal aliens, Durham credit unions find profits in making loans to them

By Old North News Service | Oct 9, 2024

Two North Carolina credit unions are helping illegal aliens obtain mortgages, with at least one of those credit unions helping the illegals get tax ID numbers, as new polling finds the majority of voters in the Old North state believe that immigration has not improved their quality of life.

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Samaritan’s Purse provides relief efforts in Western NC

By Old North News Report | Oct 6, 2024

Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian-based international relief organization based in Boone, NC, is on the ground in Western North Carolina, providing relief and assistance to victims of Hurricane Helene.

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North Carolina: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in September

By Old North News | Oct 2, 2024

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

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FDA Inspection: What type of North Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Old North News | Oct 1, 2024

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

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North Carolina seeks disaster aid following Hurricane Helene

By Old North News | Sep 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall along Florida's Big Bend Panhandle as a major hurricane, moving northward and causing power outages and flooding in Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.

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Analysis: The cost of steak at the Food Lion has increased 134% since first day of Biden-Harris Admin

By Old North News reports | Sep 16, 2024

The cost of boneless New York strip steak at Food Lion has increased by 134% since President Joe Biden's (D) Inauguration Day in 2021.

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NFIB warns of impact on NC economy if small business tax break expires

By Old North News | Sep 16, 2024

NFIB State Director Gregg Thompson has highlighted the potential economic impact on North Carolina if the 20% Small Business Deduction is not extended.

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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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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.