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House approves study of state’s property tax relief programs

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4 months ago

April 17, 2025

ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-04-17 13:30:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s House Bill 432, which directs a study on enhancing property tax relief for elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners, received unanimous support. The bill aims to explore options for reducing property tax burdens on low-income residents, particularly those on fixed incomes. Lawmakers, including Rep. Brian Echevarria, emphasized concerns over rising property taxes making it difficult for vulnerable groups to stay in their homes. The study will consider models from other states that offer more robust tax exclusions for these groups. The state currently offers tax relief programs for elderly, disabled, and disabled veteran homeowners, though lawmakers seek improvements.

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2 days ago

August 9, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-09 20:54:59

SUMMARY: The body of missing North Carolina teen Gio Gio was found in Bradenton, Florida, confirmed by his family. Originally, Gio Gio was supposed to be picked up by relatives after meeting cousins in Florida, but he disappeared after texting his mother for help. His family’s private investigators, not the police, discovered his body near I-75 after police had initially searched the area. Gio Gio’s mother expressed her heartbreak on Facebook, calling it every parent’s worst nightmare. The investigation continues, focusing on the timeline after Gio Gio entered the car with his cousins. An autopsy is pending, with no immediate signs of foul play.

The body of Giovanni Pelletier was found in a retention pond, authorities said, and his mom is living “every parent’s worst nightmare.”

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

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3 days ago

August 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-08 19:13:32

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.

Data shows tax assessment inequalities affecting longtime homeowners

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

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3 days ago

August 8, 2025

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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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