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State Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday August 28, 2025 ( 10 items )  

American Airlines named an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, providing fans with exclusive travel benefits and experiences
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines named an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, providing fans with exclusive travel benefits and experiences * Airline strengthens local ties in hub city with high-impact, multiyear sports sponsorship CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - American Airlines, which operates its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), toda  more

Duke Energy Florida Offers Immediate Savings for Income-Qualified Customers
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida offers immediate savings for income-qualified customers * Customers participating in Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-EBT), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Duke Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver may qualify for the Clean Energy Connection program * ST. P  more

Gardner-Webb Hosts Meet and Greet for New VP of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Gardner-Webb Hosts Meet and Greet for New VP of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey Campus and Community Invited to Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Tucker Student Center * BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--Gardner-Webb University will introduce new Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey to the campus and community on Tuesday, S  more

N.C. Commerce Dept.: 2024's Record Tourism Growth Boosts Economies of Most N.C. Counties
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * 2024's Record Tourism Growth Boosts Economies of Most N.C. Counties Visitor spending increased for 71 of North Carolina's 100 counties in 2024, contributing to a statewide record total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending, according to county-level data released today by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The preliminary findings from an annual study commission  more

N.C. Commerce Dept.: North Carolina's July County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * North Carolina's July County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 75 counties in July 2025, increased in 11, and remained unchanged in 14. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.8 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. Fourteen of the state's metro areas experi  more

N.C. State Treasurer: Newly Created N.C. Investment Authority Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Newly Created N.C. Investment Authority Board Holds Inaugural Meeting Landmark legislation spearheaded by Treasurer Brad Briner earlier this year will revamp the way North Carolina's $200 billion in public monies from the North Carolina Retirement Systems, cash management and other funds are managed. The Treasurer, who currently holds all investment authority, will   more

NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Denies Horizon 30 Mining Application
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Denies Horizon 30 Mining Application * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources ("Division") has denied a mining permit application from Horizon 30 LLC in accordance with the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971. On August 13, 2025, a Watauga Superi  more

State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28 * The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at the Tryon Palace - History Center, 529 S. Front St., New Bern. The regular business meeting of the CRC will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28. A public input and comment period is sch  more

State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28 -TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Aug. 27
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28 -TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Aug. 27 * The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at the Tryon Palace - History Center, 529 S. Front St., New Bern. The regular business meeting of the CRC will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28. A public  more

Whatley-Backed Tariffs Send Back-to-School Costs Soaring for NC Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Whatley-Backed Tariffs Send Back-to-School Costs Soaring for NC Families As North Carolinians start back to school today, the cost of groceries and school supplies are on the rise thanks to Michael Whatley-backed tariffs. Last week, Whatley falsely claimed costs are down -- but here's the reality for North Carolina families, thanks to a chaotic trade war that Whatley has   more