North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has commuted the sentence of convicted murderer, Darnell Cherry Jr., and pardoned four ex-offenders. Cooper's decisions were influenced by what he describes as the individuals' efforts towards rehabilitation and "civic behavior."
The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce (NC Chamber) recently highlighted a report by The Road Information Program (TRIP), projecting a substantial increase in freight movement in North Carolina by 2050. The Chamber's emphasis on the growing freight volumes and rising logistical costs draws attention to the challenges that could potentially affect the state's economic competitiveness.