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Longtime incumbent Steve Troxler is again seeking reelection to an office he’s held for two decades. Democrat Sarah Taber is challenging him. Agriculture is North Carolina’s largest industry, and while the Agriculture Commissioner doesn’t generate frequent headlines, the job is crucial to the state’s economy.

North Carolina’s state government agencies are facing a major worker shortage. They’re looking to the legislature this year to increase salaries so they can better recruit and retain employees.

The fire was first reported Saturday evening in the area of the Three Bear Gully Trail. On Monday, the N.C. Forest Service announced a ban on all open burning.

The North Carolina State Fair has been canceled.Organizers of the annual fair in Raleigh announced in a statement Wednesday morning that the decision to…

If you’re looking for a luxury libation, come to North Carolina. The craft beer business is thriving in the state, adding new breweries and brewpubs every…

Farmers and many of those they do business with will gather at the State Fairgrounds Thursday for the annual Ag Development Forum. State Agriculture…

Early voting is underway in North Carolina. Voters are electing a new governor and they're also making selections for other statewide offices.Agriculture…

North Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture is in China this week. This is the second trip to that country since 2009. Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler…