Edwin Peacock has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council. Governor Josh Stein is asking the state legislature for an additional $891 million in Helene disaster relief funding. North Carolina’s tourism industry hit a new record in 2024, with over $36 billion in spending. Meanwhile, state electronics and tech manufacturers are feeling the strain of ongoing tariffs. A discrimination lawsuit against the NC Symphony has been dismissed.

<p>Edwin Peacock has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council. Governor Josh Stein is asking the state legislature for an additional $891 million in Helene disaster relief funding. North Carolina&rsquo;s tourism industry hit a new record in 2024, with over $36 billion in spending. Meanwhile, state electronics and tech manufacturers are feeling the strain of ongoing tariffs. A discrimination lawsuit against the NC Symphony has been dismissed.</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>