RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.“Look, the bills add up,” she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that are at the top of voters’ minds and that Republican Donald Trump is attempting to blame on her. During a speech in the battleground state of North Carolina, Harris said that “building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency” as she promoted her plan for…

In her first visit to North Carolina since her elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined how she plans to address a key, enduring issue for voters: the rising cost of living.As she faces questions about what her economic platform will look like, and whether and in which ways it’ll differ from the policies of the Biden administration, Harris delivered her first major policy address since becoming her party’s nominee in Raleigh on Friday.Vice President Kamala Harris greets little Abdul Allam Aziz, son of Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Nida Allam as she…

In her first visit to North Carolina since her elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined how she plans to address a key, enduring issue for voters: the rising cost of living.As she faces questions about what her economic platform will look like, and whether and in which ways it’ll differ from the policies of the Biden administration, Harris delivered her first major policy address since becoming her party’s nominee in Raleigh on Friday.Vice President Kamala Harris greets little Abdul Allam Aziz, son of Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Nida Allam as she…

RALEIGH, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a sweeping economic agenda on Friday, vowing to ease inflation, fix the housing market and slash taxes for middle-income families.The plans include eye-catching proposals such as a ban on grocery price gouging and a $25,000 subsidy for first-time homebuyers.Economists who spoke to ABC News offered up a mixed assessment of the newly released agenda. Some experts lauded the effort to slow rising costs and restrain corporate power in key sectors, while others criticized what they consider a misguided attempt to override market forces that risks worsening the nation’s debt.Less than three months…

At a campaign speech Friday in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to “make it a top priority to bring down costs” if elected president and touted her new plans to tackle food and housing costs, slash prescription drug prices and expand the child tax credit.Harris said the Biden administration has made progress, given the Covid economy it inherited from former President Donald Trump, but that it isn’t enough as “many Americans don’t yet feel that progress in their daily lives.”“Costs are still too high. And on a deeper level, for too many people, no matter how much they…

RALEIGH, N.C. —  Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.“Look, the bills add up,” she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that are at the top of many voters’ minds and that Republican Donald Trump is attempting to blame on her.During a speech in the battleground state of North Carolina, Harris said that “building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency” as she promoted her plan for a federal ban on price-gouging…

At a campaign speech Friday in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to “make it a top priority to bring down costs” if elected president and touted her new plans to tackle food and housing costs, slash prescription drug prices and expand the child tax credit.Harris said the Biden administration has made progress, given the Covid economy it inherited from former President Donald Trump, but that it isn’t enough as “many Americans don’t yet feel that progress in their daily lives.”“Costs are still too high. And on a deeper level, for too many people, no matter how much they…

By Will Atwater For the past few years, East Durham resident Joe Maxwell has shared the surplus produce from his rooftop hydroponic garden with family, friends and neighbors. The bounty includes cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and various greens. Like some who have taken up occupancy in or near downtown in one of Durham’s ever-growing apartment, condo or townhouse communities, Maxwell and his wife, Julie, traded yard space for a smaller footprint offered by their townhouse and to be within walking distance of restaurants and other amenities. However, the limited space created a problem for Maxwell: what to do with the…

When seeking ideas for weekend fun, how about a thrifting and food adventure in North Carolina? Mooresville is only about a half hour from Charlotte, offering a delightful excursion of delicious eats and inspiring decorating ideas. Let’s check out Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery — a massive antique mall with restaurants and a beer garden all tucked inside the extraordinary Merino Mill. This vast and impressive space was once the original Moor Turkish Towel Company Mill located in Mooresville, NC. Now the exciting event venue and shopping hub is known as the Merino Mill. Home to community events, unique…

A summer food program wants to feed as many families in rural North Carolina as possible. With the academic year out for so many during summer, there are meals that some children will no longer receive because they are not in school. For some children, a meal at school is the only guaranteed meal of their day. The Carolina Hunger Initiative plays a major part in the effort to get meals to children.  The N.C. Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service for youth is also called USDA’s SUN Meals To Go. The Carolina Hunger Initiative (CHI) is a group based out of the…