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NC Declines Surge in Coastal Insurance Rates Proposal

TL/DR - The North Carolina (N.C.) Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, has rejected a proposed increase of 42% in homeowner insurance premiums by the state’s insurance industry. The N.C. Rate Bureau, which represents the state's insurance companies, argued that the increase was due to inflation, labor and material shortages from the COVID-19…

Send Your Found Tick to NC State for Free Analysis

TL/DR - The Guilford County Department of Public Health is asking residents to mail any ticks they encounter to North Carolina State University. The residents are being asked to participate as "community scientists" in a study documenting the various tick species found throughout the state. As part of the study, participants, who must be 18 or…

NC Chamber Chief’s Future Insights for Local Leaders

TL/DR - The article discusses a talk given by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's CEO, Gary Salamido, to local leaders about the future of the state. He emphasized that developing a talented workforce is crucial for economic prosperity and advocated for diversity and inclusion in that workforce. Salamido also highlighted the importance of…