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Exports, international trade resumes for North Carolina poultry | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-28 13:21:00

(The Center Square) – Exports and international trade of North Carolina poultry is resuming following declaration of the state being free of High Path Avian Influenza.

The World Organization for Animal Health gave the clearance Monday afternoon.

Broilers are a $5.6 billion industry for the state’s farmers. The Agriculture Department says 941 million are raised each year.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in a release, “This designated status change is a welcome one from the standpoint of trade, but it is important to note that the virus causing HPAI is still present within wild bird populations in our state. Poultry owners are encouraged to continue to follow strict biosecurity measures and monitor their flocks for signs of illness. Steps should be taken to minimize exposure to wild birds as much as possible.”

North Carolina is No. 1 nationally in poultry and egg cash receipts, No. 2 in turkeys (29 million annually), and exported $347.4 million worth of poultry and poultry products last calendar year.

There have been no human cases reported in the state, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bird flu can be dangerous for humans, causing illness and even death.

In January, the Agriculture Department said the state had its first case of high path avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, in the state since February 2024. This kind of bird flu virus is “considered a low risk to people,” a release from the department said referencing the CDC. It is high risk, contagious, to other birds to include commercial and backyard flocks of poultry.

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The content is neutral in tone and provides factual information regarding North Carolina’s poultry industry and the resumption of exports following the state’s clearance of High Path Avian Influenza. The article includes quotes from the Agriculture Commissioner and scientific data about the impact of the virus on both animals and humans. There is no evident political bias or partisan framing, making this content centrist, focusing primarily on the agricultural and public health aspects of the issue without delving into political or ideological viewpoints.

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‘Highballed’: Data shows tax assessment inequalities affecting longtime homeowners

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SUMMARY: Longtime homeowners in historically Black neighborhoods like Hillsborough face disproportionate property tax burdens compared to wealthier, mostly white areas nearby. Beverly Walton, a 66-year resident of Renshaw Street, inherited her home but struggles to afford rising taxes despite no renovations. Her house, valued lower than newer homes, is taxed at a higher rate, leading to financial strain on fixed incomes. Data from Wake, Durham, and Orange counties reveal majority nonwhite neighborhoods pay about $9 more per $100,000 in home value, despite lower average home prices. Advocates call for fairer assessments to prevent pricing out longtime residents amid regional growth.

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Two deaths, sinkholes, downed trees: The impacts of severe flooding in Triangle

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-08 08:21:44


SUMMARY: Severe flooding in the Triangle region has caused two deaths, sinkholes, and downed trees. In Nash County, 55-year-old Raymond Evans Jr. and 24-year-old Lahie Alustin died after their minivan was swept into a ravine. Evans heroically tried to save Alustin after police efforts failed. A memorial has grown at the site. In Apex, heavy rain caused a sinkhole on Olive Chapel Road, collapsing a section already slated for repairs. Town officials are working with the Department of Transportation to expedite repairs, possibly earlier than the initially expected November timeline. Residents face detours and ongoing disruptions.

WRAL is tracking the impact of severe flooding that occurred all through Wednesday. Rain will continue on-and-off on Thursday, and it could be heavy at times.

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Family desperate for answers after NC 18-year-old disappears in FL

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SUMMARY: Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old from Fuquay-Varina, NC, disappeared nearly a week ago in Florida after meeting his biological dad’s family. During a family trip, Giovanni was last seen around 1:30 AM when his cousins picked him up, but he was later reported left on the side of the road following an alleged altercation. His backpack and phone were found by a truck driver. His family is desperate for answers, struggling with conflicting information from his cousins. Giovanni recently graduated high school, and his parents are continuing the search, offering a $25,000 reward for information, with help from Florida authorities.

“Somewhere along the ride, something happened.”

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