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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won’t run in 2026 after opposing Trump’s bill

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won’t run in 2026 after opposing Trump’s bill

By ALI SWENSON and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he…

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to…

With Apologies to the Eagles, ‘The Heat is on’

With Apologies to the Eagles, ‘The Heat is on’

Mike DavisJun 27, 2025

I’ve had in mind when I’m going to be chatting with Corey Davis from the North Carolina Climate Office this…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday June 27

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday June 27

Brooks SchafferJun 27, 2025

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. We are…

Lots of Uncertainty In Potato Country

Lots of Uncertainty In Potato Country

Mike DavisJun 26, 2025

Farmers are typically an optimistic bunch, but unfortunately, many things that control their success or failure are beyond their control.…

Swine Health Information Center Working on Several Research Projects

Swine Health Information Center Working on Several Research Projects

Mike DavisJun 26, 2025

Ag research is vital to the future of American agriculture, including the pork industry. Dr. Lisa Becton, associate director of…

Enjoying Current Beef Prices While Prepping for the Herd Expansion

Enjoying Current Beef Prices While Prepping for the Herd Expansion

Mike DavisJun 25, 2025

Beef continues to be the bright spot in agriculture in 2025 with record high prices for producers, but one analyst…

Bill Threatens NC Shrimping Industry

Bill Threatens NC Shrimping Industry

Mike DavisJun 25, 2025

A bill before the North Carolina Legislature would ban shrimp trawling in inshore waters, including the Inner Banks and sounds.…

Spotted Lanternfly Found in Caldwell County, NC

Spotted Lanternfly Found in Caldwell County, NC

NCDA and CSJun 24, 2025

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted…