Stop overpaying! Learn the 10 overlooked ways to cut your property tax bill in North Carolina for 2026. From exemptions to appeals, here is how to save.

The winter storm that swept across the midwestern United States mostly diminished into a rain event by the time it crossed into Macon County, but the county still saw power outages and closures fro ...

Americans can expect smaller tax bills and bigger refunds this year—after they navigate a pile of new rules from last year’s tax law. “Any time people have big life changes or there are law changes, ...

North Carolina could face significant financial penalties due to a high error rate in administering SNAP benefits. A new federal law could cost the state an estimated ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity ...

Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and ...

N.C. State basketball snapped a nearly 1,800-day drought with an 80-76 overtime win at No. 18 Clemson on Jan. 20, picking up its first road victory against a ranked opponent since 2021. The Wolfpack ...

What is the standard deduction? Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction, a fixed amount you can deduct to reduce your taxable income and lower your federal tax bill. Unlike itemized deductions, ...

Agriculture is the largest sector of North Carolina’s economy. (Photo by Christine Zhu/NC Newsline) Retaliatory tariffs could have harsh economic consequences for North Carolina’s agricultural sector, ...