Friday, August 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1774, the Rowan Resolves was written in Rowan County in response to a series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament, known as the Intolerable Acts. The acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party and consisted of four laws that threatened colonial liberties.

Test your knowledge of those four acts by answering our Trivia question.

Also, today’s edition features several stories about the U.S. military, including Gov. Josh Stein’s announcement that North Carolina is now a “Do Your Part” state, which enhances support for military families. Learn more in Around North Carolina.

We’re sponsored today by GoldCo with financial advice from renowned economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D.

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NCDOT Accepts Comments on 10-Year Plan

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a statewide public comment period through Aug. 29 to help shape its next 10‑year infrastructure plan, which will span 2028–2037.

NCDOT is seeking suggestions on all six transportation modes—highways, rail, transit, ferries, aviation, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities—with goals to increase safety, reduce congestion, and promote economic growth.

Suggested projects can be as large-scale as an interstate improvement or as small as a new turn lane, but they can’t involve maintenance-related issues such as patching potholes or resurfacing.

Residents can provide feedback by taking a survey on NCDOT’s public input webpage or by attending weeklong drop-in sessions. Dates and locations of those sessions are listed on the public input page.

Experts Release Hurricane Risk by State

Meteorology experts from Colorado State University released a final Atlantic hurricane forecast Wednesday that includes state-by-state risks and predicts a slightly above-normal season with eight hurricanes, three of which could be major.

North Carolina faces a 73% tropical storm chance and a 43% hurricane chance, according to the calculations, which are based on the chances of a storm passing within 50 miles of the state.

Florida faces the highest risk with an 89% chance of being impacted by a tropical storm and a 61% chance of being impacted by a hurricane.

Overall, there’s a 48% chance of a major hurricane making landfall somewhere along the U.S. coastline, with greater odds of striking the Gulf Coast (31%) than the East Coast (25%). View a PDF of the report here.

NC Launches Youth Psychiatric Care Pilot

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a two‑year pilot program across 22 youth psychiatric residential facilities to implement Ukeru, a trauma‑informed crisis intervention system that eliminates physical restraint and seclusion.

This shift emphasizes comfort over control and is part of an $835 million investment in statewide mental health transformation.

According to NCDHHS, the word “Ukeru” is Japanese for “to receive.” A distinguishing component of the program is its use of soft, cushioned blocking pads that keep clients and staff safe during treatment.

The curriculum includes foundational information about brain development, trauma, communication, conflict resolution, de-escalation strategies, and protective physical skills. View a PDF of the pilot details here.

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Renowned Economist Warns that the “De-Dollarization” Has Begun

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., isn’t mincing words:

“The loss of the dollar’s reserve status… is likely to have severe consequences for both U.S. citizens and the government.”

And he’s not alone. Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar.

The shift away from the dollar has officially started.

What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how Peter C. Earle is fighting back.

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is the Director of Economics and Economic Freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and MarketWatch.

He holds advanced degrees in economics and finance, and spent over 20 years as a trader and analyst on Wall Street, with experience spanning hedge funds, crypto, and consulting.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday that North Carolina is becoming a “Do Your Part” state, supporting military families through a Blue Star Families and National Governors Association initiative. (More)

➤ Nash County: A man and woman died Wednesday after floodwaters swept their van off N.C. 581 into a ravine. Despite getting on top of the vehicle, they were both swept away by fast-moving water. (More)

➤ Apex: Flooding also caused a section of Olive Chapel Road to collapse Wednesday, creating a sinkhole and what nearby residents described as the worst flooding they’ve seen. NCDOT says the road will be closed until November. (More)

➤ Orange County: A unanimous court ruled that unaffiliated candidate Connor Fraley needed signatures from 4% of District 2 voters, not the entire county, to qualify for the 2022 ballot, reversing a trial judge’s decision and making it easier for unaffiliated candidates to appear on future ballots. (More)

➤ Mecklenburg County: Commissioners approved a vote to put a penny sales tax referendum on the November ballot that, if approved by voters, will put one cent of every dollar spent toward transportation initiatives. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Two technology glitches left travelers stranded on the Charlotte Douglas International Airport tarmac for several hours Wednesday night. One involved the flight information system, and the other impacted the operation of secure doors and jet bridges. (More)

➤ Wilmington: North Carolina Department of Transportation engineers discovered that a protected land parcel needed for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement will require a lengthy approval process. Officials say they will reorder drilling operations to stay on schedule. (More)

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➤ Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers face the Shedeur Sanders-led Cleveland Browns tonight in their preseason opener. (More)

➤ The NIL-related lawsuit brought against the NCAA by NC State’s 1983 championship basketball team was dismissed by a judge Wednesday. (More)

➤ The North Carolina Courage fired coach Sean Nahas on Wednesday night. Assistant coach Nathan Thackery is expected to take over as interim coach, starting with Friday’s match in Houston. (More)

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➤ The North Carolina Labor Department recovered over $2.5 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state, including cases such as unpaid final paychecks, withheld commissions, overtime shortfalls, and improper deductions. (More)

➤ UNC Asheville’s pursuit of a 99-year land lease for a $250 million stadium-anchored district that would include a 5,000-seat stadium, housing, a child care center, and retail space has sparked public debate over transparency and long-term environmental impacts. (More)

➤ Mount Airy-based Nester Hosiery has acquired the majority of Fox River Mills’ assets, an Iowa-based manufacturer with a legacy of producing socks for the U.S. military. Production will move to North Carolina, while a small number of Fox River employees will remain in Iowa in non-manufacturing roles. (More)

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De-Dollarization has begun: Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar. The shift away from the dollar has officially started. What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how renowned macroeconomist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is fighting back.

➤ Charlotte will become the first U.S. city to host the CISM Military World Summer Games June 25-July 4, 2027, an event expected to attract 10,000 military athletes from over 140 nations and generate $3 billion in economic impact. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, two Team USA bobsled hopefuls, Elliot Markuson and Emily Renna, are training for the 2026 Winter Olympics at UNC-Charlotte’s U.S. Performance Center. (More)

➤ A 7-year-old Davidson girl has raised over $2,000 to help build a habitat for endangered African penguins at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in eastern North Carolina by building handcrafted bird feeders out of popsicle sticks as gifts for donors. (More)

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