by WSIC News | Mar 27, 2023 | WSIC State News
Yesterday, Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse has deployed staff and the first of two Disaster Relief Units—tractor-trailers stocked with tools and equipment—to Mississippi in the wake of deadly tornadoes that struck overnight. The catastrophic storms resulted in...
by WSIC News | Mar 24, 2023 | WSIC State News
Yesterday, as the CEO of the China-based TikTok app testified before the House, Senator Thom Tillis (R-Cornelius, NC) called out members of Congress, including North Carolina’s delegation, who still use the app despite knowing the national security and privacy risks...
by WSIC News | Mar 24, 2023 | WSIC State News
The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2023 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of...
by WSIC News | Mar 24, 2023 | WSIC State News
The Carolina Journal is reporting that a bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on Wednesday. The chamber passed House Bill 187, Equality in...
by WSIC News | Mar 24, 2023 | WSIC State News
The White House is reporting that Joe Biden will travel to Durham Tuesday to kick off what he calls his “Investing in America” tour. Key word “investing” LOL…that means higher taxes. The tour will highlight Biden’s agenda, including the so called...
by WSIC News | Mar 24, 2023 | WSIC State News
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act yesterday. The bill would require abortion providers to file a report with the National Human Trafficking Hotline if they have a reasonable suspicion that a woman is a victim of...
