A $27 million storm relief center in Swannanoa is under scrutiny following a critical state audit. A North Carolina student who was suspended for using the term "illegal alien" will receive a public apology as part of a settlement agreement. Amazon has announced plans to build a $10 billion AI data center in Richmond County. Meanwhile, new steel tariffs are causing concern in North Carolina’s auto sector, and the U.S. Supreme Court is asking the solicitor general for input in an antitrust case involving Duke Energy.

<p>A $27 million storm relief center in Swannanoa is under scrutiny following a critical state audit. A North Carolina student who was suspended for using the term "illegal alien" will receive a public apology as part of a settlement agreement. Amazon has announced plans to build a $10 billion AI data center in Richmond County. Meanwhile, new steel tariffs are causing concern in North Carolina&rsquo;s auto sector, and the U.S. Supreme Court is asking the solicitor general for input in an antitrust case involving Duke Energy.</p>

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<p>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.</p>