Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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Stores that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Staples, offer convenient and accessible solutions for North Carolina residents looking to responsibly dispose of their electronics.

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Old electronics 

FILE — The port of Newark, N.J., Aug. 6, 2013. The survival of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, whose 65-year mission has been to root out corruption, is threatened by a New Jersey law signed by outgoing Gov. Chris Christie. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

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