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lack Friday causes boom for small businesses in North Carolina

In the midst of the holiday season, Black Friday and Cyber Monday arise, putting local small businesses under the radar. However, Small Business Saturday is gaining traction in North Carolina, backed by widespread support from locals and state officials.

By North Raleigh Today | Nov 26, 2023

Governor Cooper still pushing for affordable connectivity program, in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper persists in advocating for Congress to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program, aiming to lower high-speed internet expenses for qualified residents of North Carolina. This persistent advocacy seeks to maintain accessible and affordable internet connectivity across the state.

By North Raleigh Today | Nov 18, 2023

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Governor Roy Cooper reveals North Carolina has been chosen as a collaborator in the EVeryone Charging Forward initiative

By North Raleigh Today | Nov 7, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has announced that the state will receive a grant of $1.677 million from the Siemens Foundation to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and charging industries. The administration of this grant will be entrusted to the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE).

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Prices are higher than every before at North Carolina State Fair

By North Raleigh Today | Oct 22, 2023

Inflation has hit fair food and activities just like it has everything else. Prices have doubled in the past four years and North Carolina State Fair is not immune.

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North Carolina Powerball winner's daughter: 'Dad, I'm bringing home a million dollars'

By North Raleigh Today Report | Jan 5, 2023

The new year started with a new million-dollar winner, which is making 2023 look like a good year for Gary Krigbaum of Spindale, North Carolina.

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Disappointed RDU holiday traveler: ‘There were thousands of people stuck in the airports’

By North Raleigh Today Report | Dec 29, 2022

Mother Nature threw a wrench into many people's holiday travel plans last week, leaving thousands scurrying to make alternate plans or forgo visits altogether, and the trend continued Tuesday as airlines were scrambling.

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Wake County commissioner: 'It takes a village to operate these shelters'

By North Raleigh Today Report | Dec 24, 2022

The Wake Continuum of Care has declared “white flag” status, as bitterly cold temperatures are predicted for central North Carolina the week of Christmas.

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Richon on giving back through Wake County's 'Be an Angel' campaign: 'It was people like us who reached out to my family'

By North Raleigh Today Report | Dec 15, 2022

The Successful Business Women group in Raleigh has once again taken charge of the “Be An Angel” campaign for Wake County.

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Man wins almost two million dollars in Thanksgiving lottery: ‘We don’t really play a lot, but we saw the Cash 5 jackpot going higher’

By North Raleigh Today Report | Nov 29, 2022

Thanksgiving ushered in a new reason for giving thanks for Matthew Huber who turned a $1 chance on a lottery ticket into more than a million dollars.

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Visit Raleigh’s Edwards on recent local tax revenues: 'We had record months' for tourism tax collections

By North Raleigh Today Report | Nov 22, 2022

In the midst of inflation that has driven up the cost of goods and services, tax revenues have increased in tandem.

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Duke Energy's Richardson on increase in scam attempts: 'We have businesses as well as residential customers who are targeted'

By North Raleigh Today Report | Nov 22, 2022

Scammers are always looking for new ways to target the unsuspecting, and power bills are an avenue they’re taking advantage of more these days.

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North Carolina collects $3.6 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022

By North Raleigh Today | Oct 1, 2022

North Carolina collected $3.6 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.

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Army veteran Johns: 'We raised specifically for Pet Partners'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 19, 2022

Tami Johns knows the value of having a therapy dog, so she is working to raise awareness of the benefits.

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Garner business owner on inflation: 'We hope people see value in what we're providing them in the store'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 17, 2022

Inflation isn’t just making consumers more conscious of how they spend their money, it’s also causing owners of small businesses to rethink their business models.

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North Carolina collects $3.6 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2021

By North Raleigh Today | Sep 1, 2022

North Carolina collected $3.6 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2021.

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Boone/Raleigh small business owner on a recent trailer theft: 'It's a huge blow'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 20, 2022

Thievery can be devastating any time it happens, but when an independent businessman has his professional equipment stolen, it’s even worse.

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Raleigh driver Caswell Spencer: 'I was looking at Gas Buddy earlier and it was $4.59 everywhere else but it was $4.34 here’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 9, 2022

As gas prices hit another record in North Carolina on Monday, it’s no surprise that people are looking around for ways to pay less. Some are thinking a club membership might be worth it.

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Mindful Merchant co-owner: ‘Small choices matter’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 2, 2022

Even if you don’t believe in global warming, everyone can take small steps to care for the environment and control dangerous waste that harms other species.

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Cary homeowner on forklift incident: ‘The operator was still at the wheel and they had to send the ladder up to get him out’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 20, 2022

On Thursday, a forklift fell through the roof of a townhouse in Cary while the home’s owner was inside, but fortunately no one was injured in the freak accident.

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Triggle Academy of Irish Dance in Raleigh is on top of the world: 'This is what everyone works for'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 17, 2022

The Triggle Academy of Irish Dance in Raleigh recently went for the brass ring, competing in the 50th Annual World Irish Dancing Championship in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and coming home with some well-earned hardware.