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The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT
The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.
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NC Population Booms; John Deere I NC; Power Cost Pressure Builds
North Carolina continues to rank among the top three states for population growth, a trend that state leaders say is driving both economic opportunity and…
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Court Delays Charlotte Crime Hearing; NC Lands AI Investment, GDP Surges
A court order has forced state lawmakers to delay a scheduled hearing on crime in Charlotte, putting a temporary pause on legislative scrutiny tied to recent…
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Cold Temps; Scam Warnings After Storm; Boliek Presses Appeals Court
Cold temperatures are expected to start Tuesday morning across North Carolina as residents continue recovering from the weekend winter storm, though utility…
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Winter Weather Recap; Helene Aid Progress; Court Rejects Hunting Case
North Carolina is assessing impacts after winter weather moved across the state on Sunday, bringing a mix of snow, ice, and hazardous travel conditions to…
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NC Braces for Ice Storm; Duke Energy Prepares; School Choice Pressure Builds
State officials are urging North Carolinians to prepare now as the state braces for a potential major ice storm, warning of dangerous travel conditions, power…
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NC Declares Emergency Ahead of Storm; UNC Expansion Planned; $3B Health Plan Cost Raised
North Carolina has declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm, with officials urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and…
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Trump Heads to WEF, Drone Law, Map Lawsuits Dropped
President Trump is set to speak at the World Economic Forum as new concerns emerge over potential retaliatory tariffs from the European Union that could…
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GOP Becomes Largest Voter Bloc; Lottery Promises Revisited
Republicans have officially surpassed Democrats as the largest bloc of registered voters in North Carolina, a major milestone highlighted by new voter…
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FBI Nabs Top Fugitive; UNC Syllabus Rule; Audit Flags $1B Job Vacancy Cost
Federal authorities say the FBI has captured a Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico after a decade-long manhunt, marking a major breakthrough in an international…
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Judge Tosses Sheriff Removal Bid; $116M Helene Aid on the Way
A judge has dismissed a petition seeking to remove the Mecklenburg County sheriff from office, bringing an end—at least for now—to a high-profile…
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Sheriff Removal Hearing Today, Rural Health Funds, Education Lottery
A hearing is scheduled for today on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff. State officials have also outlined plans to distribute a…
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Sheriff Removal Hearing Set; Tariffs Threaten NC Farms; Boliek Seeks Voter Roll Probe
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff, a move that could escalate tensions between lawmakers…
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Murders Spark Bail Debate; SCOTUS Rejects Duke Appeal
A string of recent murders across North Carolina is reigniting debate over the state’s bail system and mental health policies, with lawmakers and…
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Tillis Reacts to Powell Probe; NC Pushes Action on Illegal CDLs
Senator Thom Tillis is reacting to news that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation related to the Fed’s headquarters…
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NC Risks $48.7M Over CDL Issue; Briner Says State Finances Strong
North Carolina could be at risk of losing $48.7 million in federal funding after commercial driver’s licenses were flagged by the federal government…
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Boliek Briefs Lawmakers, Court Sides With Legislature
State Auditor Dave Boliek delivered an update on the DAVE system to a legislative oversight committee, outlining progress, challenges, and next steps in…
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Budget Pressure Builds, Judge Blocks CMPD Video
Questions are emerging over whether progressive activists are strategically entering North Carolina GOP primaries, raising concerns among Republican leaders…
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Lawmakers Move to Remove Sheriff; GOP Tops NC Voter Rolls
A North Carolina state representative has filed a court petition seeking the removal of the Mecklenburg County sheriff, escalating a growing controversy around…
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Terror Plot Thwarted; GOP Tops Voter Rolls; New Laws Take Effect
Federal officials say a New Year’s Eve ISIS-inspired terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina, with U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson and FBI Special Agent…
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Jim Hunt Dies at 88; Lumbee Tribe Recognition; Statesville Plane Crash Tragedy
North Carolina is marking a historic and somber day with the death of Jim Hunt, the state’s longest-serving governor, who passed away at age 88…
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Lumbee Recognition Nears Finish Line; NCORR Audit Sparks Outcry
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is just one signature away from full federal recognition, marking a historic milestone after decades of advocacy. Provisions…
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Trump to Visit NC, Lumbee Recognition in NDAA, 2025 Holiday Shopping
President Trump is set to visit Rocky Mount on Friday, bringing renewed national attention to North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District as political…
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Stein Unveils Major WNC Infrastructure Funding; NC CON Law
Governor Josh Stein has announced hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for infrastructure projects across Western North Carolina, targeting roads…
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eCourts, Nursing Cap, Homeschooling
North Carolina lawmakers are pressing judicial officials over ongoing problems with the state’s eCourts system, raising concerns about reliability…
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Feds Charge Light Rail Suspect; Audit Shows NC Finances Strong
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the suspect accused of stabbing a passenger on Charlotte’s light rail, escalating the case and drawing…
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School Indoctrination Clash; Trump Backs Berger
A contentious legislative hearing on school indoctrination sparked sharp exchanges between lawmakers and school officials, putting renewed focus on curriculum…
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Student Killed at NC High School; $29 million in Helene funding
A deadly fight at North Forsyth High left one student dead and another injured, prompting renewed concerns over school safety. Meanwhile, a Canadian national…
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Stabbing Suspect Denied Bond; Property Tax Committee Formed
A Honduran national accused in the Charlotte light rail stabbing was denied bond, intensifying public scrutiny over crime and immigration enforcement…
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Stabbing on Charlotte Blue Line; NCORR Audit Fallout
A stabbing on Charlotte’s Blue Line left one person seriously injured, and police arrested a twice-deported illegal immigrant, reigniting debate over…
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Stein, Jackson Push Back on Duke Energy Rate Hike
Duke Energy is seeking a roughly 15% rate increase, prompting immediate objections from both Gov. Josh Stein and AG Jeff Jackson, who argue the proposal would…
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Stein Touts Growth as Budget Showdown Nears
Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina is positioned for continued strong economic growth after a record-setting year for jobs, business recruitment, and…
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Helene Aid Deadline, Health Plan Rebounds, Feds Fight Duke Appeal
Housing recovery applications for Hurricane Helene victims close on December 31, and state officials are urging storm-impacted homeowners to get paperwork in…
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New NC Laws Take Effect, DMV Unveils 5-Year Plan, DOJ Opposes Reopening Case
A series of new North Carolina laws have taken effect, including measures focused on public safety reforms and donor privacy protections for nonprofits. The…
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New Map Upheld, Filing Opens, Iryna’s Law Takes Effect
Federal judges have denied an injunction request and upheld North Carolina’s newly approved congressional map, clearing the way for candidate filing…
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Thanksgiving Travel Surge, NC Turkeys Pardoned, Dinner Costs Down
AAA projects that nearly 82 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year, marking one of the busiest holiday travel periods in decades. In a…
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NRCC Target NC-1, Donations Rebound, UNC Tuition Debate
The White House is partnering with the NRCC to help recruit a Republican candidate in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, signaling heightened…
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Concord Shooting Charges, Helene Rebuild, Redistricting Update
Three people have been charged in connection with the shooting at Concord’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an incident that shook families attending…
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NCORR Audit Fallout, 370 Arrested in Charlotte Crackdown
Local officials say Charlotte’s recent immigration crackdown has concluded after hundreds of arrests, though DHS maintains that Operation…
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250+ Arrested in Charlotte, NC Human Trafficking Rank, DHHS Vacancy Funds
Operation Charlotte’s Web has now led to more than 250 arrests as CBP continues its concentrated enforcement push in Charlotte. Federal judges are…
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200+ Arrests in CBP Ops, USDA Farm Aid, CON Fight
CBP operations in Charlotte and Raleigh have now resulted in more than 200 arrests, as federal officials continue targeting criminal illegal aliens across both…
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130+ Arrests in CBP Ops; COVID Funds Unspent; Stein, Causey Press Congress
CBP operations in Charlotte have now resulted in more than 130 arrests, with Governor Stein confirming that additional federal agents are also being deployed…
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CBP Launches Operation Charlotte’s Web, 81 Arrested, GOP Pushes Back on Stein’s Medicaid Call
The Department of Homeland Security has launched Operation Charlotte’s Web, a large-scale enforcement effort targeting criminal illegal aliens in…
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CJ Poll: Trump, Stein Approval, Senate Matchups
The November Carolina Journal Poll shows a divided outlook among voters, with mixed opinions on the direction of both the country and North Carolina, as well…
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Fed Gov’t Reopens, Toyota Opens NC Battery Plant
The federal government has officially reopened after a record-breaking shutdown, ending weeks of economic disruption and uncertainty for federal workers and…
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Stein Urges Medicaid Funding, Functional General Assembly
Customs and Border Protection could be reassigned to Charlotte as part of a federal security initiative, while President Trump has issued pardons to former…
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Senate Ends Shutdown, NC Drops in Tax Rank, Veterans Gain Access
After 41 days, the U.S. Senate has voted to end the federal government shutdown, breaking the longest stalemate in history. North Carolina has dropped to 13th…
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Senate Deal to Reopen Fed Gov’t, 2026 CPI Breakdown
Senate Democrats have agreed to a compromise that clears the way for reopening the federal government after over a month-long shutdown, marking a breakthrough…
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Lawmakers Seek Guard in Charlotte, Bishop to Be U.S. Attorney, $155M Helene Aid
Lawmakers are urging Governor Stein to deploy the National Guard to Charlotte amid rising crime concerns, citing strained local law enforcement resources…
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Insurance Hike Request, $1.4B Rare-Earth Boost, Asia Trip
The North Carolina Rate Bureau has filed for a 68% increase in dwelling insurance rates, citing rising repair and replacement costs. A Durham-based rare-earth…
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Charlotte Results, Election Recap, Lawmakers Defend New Map
Charlotte’s municipal elections delivered Democrats decisive results Tuesday night, with key races shaping the city’s political direction for the…
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Election Day 2025 in NC
It’s Election Day 2025 across North Carolina, with voters heading to the polls in more than 550 municipalities to decide local races for mayor, city…
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Brockman Resigns, Wilmington Vote Probe, DOT Hiring Scrutiny
Representative Cecil Brockman has resigned after House leaders formed an expulsion committee following his arrest on taking indecent liberties with a child…
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Voter Notice Errors, Charlotte Crime, Tariff Relief for NC
North Carolina voters are reporting incorrect voter registration notices. Charlotte has been ranked among the top U.S. cities for property crime, raising…
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Trump Cuts Tariffs, Redistricting, Budd & Rouzer Defend Farmers
President Trump has announced a reduction in tariffs on China after President Xi committed to tougher fentanyl enforcement and a pause on rare-earth exports…
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Shutdown Impacts, Rainy-Day Fund Shrinks, Causey Warns of Insurance Scams
As the federal government shutdown nears the one-month mark, North Carolina continues to feel widespread impacts — from delayed projects to federal…
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Legal Challenges over Congressional Map, NC Senate Slams House Budget
Plaintiffs linked to Democratic attorney Marc Elias are preparing to challenge North Carolina’s newly approved congressional map. The NAACP has also…
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NC Congressional Map Recap, Hate Crime Ruling Upheld
A deeper dive on the new NC congressional map, appeals court upholds hate crime ruling & more on Monday's Carolina Journal News Hour.See…
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Medicaid Stalemate, School Choice Soars, Auto Market Tightens
Tensions are escalating in Raleigh as lawmakers remain deadlocked over the Medicaid rebase, with funding disputes threatening to delay reimbursements to…
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New NC Map Approved, Stein Criticizes Plan
North Carolina lawmakers have officially approved new congressional districts, completing the 2026 redistricting process. Debate on the House floor reflected…
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Redistricting Update, Mini-Budget, Stein Criticizes GOP
The North Carolina Senate has approved a new congressional map, with the House expected to give final approval today. Lawmakers also passed a funding package…