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End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Davidson County woman awarded $850K in lawsuit against former Mooresville NASCAR driver “This isn’t over,” Jennifer Jo Cobb said. “The judgment has not been entered.”
Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation.
NC constitutional amendments on 2026 ballot. Here's what you should know North Carolina voters will decide three constitutional amendments involving property-tax limits, the state income-tax cap and voter photo ID.
NC kills $9M incentive after Mooresville company failed to deliver on jobs Although Corvid maintains operations in the state, the company informed North Carolina officials that it was unable to meet its job creation targets.
