Yadkin Valley News

Fear kept Democratic lawmakers from approving budget, Rep. Zachary says

By Karen Kidd | Feb 14, 2020

The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned after a brief session in January still in the midst of a budget impasse, but most lawmakers agree that the proposed budget was a good one, a District 73 state House representative said during a recent interview.

Foxx no longer representing Yadkin under new congressional boundaries

By John Breslin | Feb 10, 2020

A redrawn congressional map will mean a longtime representative will not be serving Yadkin County after the next election.

Pork industry continues to bolster North Carolina economy

By Angela Watson | Jan 26, 2020

The hog and pork industry remains a huge boon for North Carolina’s economy, according to a new report from North Carolina State University.

From Old North News

IRS audit rate for Edgecombe County residents is highest in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 1 month ago

Edgecombe County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in North Carolina, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

From Old North News

Purchasing power of a dollar in North Carolina equals $1.10, study finds

By Michael Carroll | 2 months ago

The purchasing power of a dollar in North Carolina, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.10, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

From Old North News

New sexual assault protections take effect in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 2 months ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

From Old North News

North Carolina depends on property taxes for 24.9% of its state, local funds

By Michael Carroll | 2 months ago

North Carolina relies on property taxes for 24.9 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

Sen. Sawyer announces District 34 re-election campaign

By William Sassani | Dec 21, 2019

North Carolina state Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Mooresville) has officially announced her re-election campaign to represent District 34, which includes Yadkin and Iredell counties, in the General Assembly.

From Old North News

2 counties in North Carolina now 2nd Amendment sanctuaries

By Michael Carroll | 2 months ago

Two counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

From Old North News

Bertie ranks the poorest of North Carolina counties

By Michael Carroll | 2 months ago

Bertie was ranked the most impoverished county in North Carolina in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

From Old North News

North Carolina places tax of 62 cents per gallon on beer

By Michael Carroll | 3 months ago

State taxation on beer in North Carolina amounts to 62 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

From Old North News

10.2% of North Carolina bridges rated structurally deficient in study

By Michael Carroll | 3 months ago

A total of 1,871 out of the 18,377 bridges in North Carolina – or 10.2 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Medicaid expansion may not save state's rural hospitals

By Hollie Ferguson | Dec 2, 2019

Medicaid Expansion is fireplace conversation in America today and North Carolina is among the 14 states that have not expanded their programs.

From Old North News

North Carolina collects $1 per gallon in wine taxes

By Michael Carroll | 3 months ago

The wine excise tax in North Carolina amounts to $1 per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

From Old North News

Weddington ranks the best suburb in North Carolina, study finds

By Michael Carroll | 3 months ago

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Weddington is the best North Carolina suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

From North Carolina Business Daily

NEA estimates North Carolina K-12 schools spent $15.3 billion in 2018-19

By North Carolina Business Daily reports | 3 months ago

Public schools in North Carolina spent an estimated $15.3 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 2 percent increase in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report.

From North Carolina Business Daily

North Carolina children in foster care numbered 10,543 last year

By North Carolina Business Daily reports | 4 months ago

The number of youths in foster care in North Carolina at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 10,543, a 2 percent decrease over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

From North Carolina Business Daily

43 jurisdictions, including North Carolina, require sales tax collections for online purchases

By North Carolina Business Daily reports | 4 months ago

North Carolina is among the jurisdictions where sales tax collections are required for out-of-state purchases in the wake of the South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court decision last year, according to an analysis by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

From Union News

North Carolina had 10,543 children in foster care in fiscal year 2018

By Michael Carroll | 4 months ago

The number of youths in foster care in North Carolina at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 10,543, a 2 percent decrease over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

From North Carolina Business Daily

North Carolina K-12 schools paid out $10,275 per student in 2017-18, NEA reports

By North Carolina Business Daily reports | 4 months ago

Public schools in North Carolina spent $10,275 per student based on average daily attendance (ADA) figures, the 10th lowest expenditure level among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a National Education Association report.