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Clayton Henkel

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Clayton Henkel, Communications Coordinator for N.C. Policy Watch, joined the project in November 2009. She is responsible for the project’s website and newsletter management as well as production of its weekly News and Views radio program.

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Ohio takes best spot for business as North Carolina slips from No. 1 ranking

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By Clayton Henkel Verified
| Yahoo Verified
After enjoying the coveted title of "Top State for Business" in 2025, North Carolina slipped to the No. 2 position in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" ranking. The state has finished first or second in each of the past six years, and just missed out on repeating its top ranking this year to Ohio, which won by nine points.
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Half of North Carolina is now in extreme or exceptional drought

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By Clayton Henkel Verified
| The Ulysses News
Even with extreme drought, some North Carolinians have continued to regularly water their lawns rather than conserve. (Photo; Getty Images/VanderWolf-Images) Recent scattered showers were a welcome relief for central North Carolina this week, but a newly released report from the U.S. Drought Monitor finds much of the state remains mired in a seemingly endless drought. According to Thursday’s report, 43.6% of the state is in extreme drought, an 8% increase since last week.
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Half of North Carolina is now in extreme or exceptional drought

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By Clayton Henkel Verified
| Benton County Enterprise Verified
Posted 7/9/26 Recent scattered showers were a welcome relief for central North Carolina this week, but a newly released report from the U.S. Drought Monitor finds much of the state remains mired in a seemingly endless drought. According to Thursday’s report, 43.6% of the state is in extreme drought, an 8% increase since last week. Six percent […] This item is available in full to subscribers.
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