Opinion
Time to change NC’s outdated ready-to-drink cocktail laws
NC law should not force consumers toward malt-based alternatives simply because those products fit more neatly into older regulatory categories.
Opinion
NC bill blurs AI policy, social media rules
I’m not saying government should stand by and do nothing, but we should certainly be wary of creating broad new authorities for state government without clear evidence that the benefits outweigh the costs.
News
Appeals Court tackles dispute over Kings Mountain casino construction
North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide whether Catawba Indians enjoy sovereign immunity that protects them from some claims in a lawsuit tied to construction of a casino in Kings Mountain.
Opinion
Why NC should lead with modular edge data centers
North Carolina already possesses key advantages, including reliable power in many regions, a skilled workforce, and a business-friendly climate.
Opinion
No starter homes in your area? Blame local officials
In 1982, 40% of homes were "starter homes," meaning homes under 1,400 square feet. Only 9% of homes built in 2023 were. And it's pricing out young buyers.
News
JetZero delays hiring timeline amid budget holdup
Another JDIG project has pushed back its hiring timeline, with officials stating that state budget delays are the reason.
News
No appeal means legal win for food truck owners who sued Jacksonville
The city of Jacksonville will not appeal an April court order favoring two food truck owners and a property owner who sued the city over its food truck rules.
News
Raleigh ranks No. 4 among large US metros for small business growth
The Raleigh-Cary metro area is a top large metro for small business performance, according to a new CoworkingCafe study, trailing only Miami, Austin, and Washington, DC.
News
Bar owners’ COVID shutdown lawsuit to get more clarity June 9
A lawsuit challenging then-Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to keep North Carolina bars closed during the COVID pandemic could move forward after a June 9 hearing.
News
Stein Announces $100M investment in BorgWarner
The expansion is being partially funded by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) awarded to BorgWarner Industrial Solutions LLC, which was approved by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee
News
Former top NC political donor Lindberg sentenced to 12 years in prison
Former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg faces a 19-year federal prison sentence in connection with a bribery conviction and a guilty plea in a multibillion-dollar insurance fraud case. That’s according to reports Tuesday from the McClatchy Newspapers.
Opinion
Broken clocks and corporate tax incentives
As data centers multiply and the debate about their unique demands on power and other resources develops, communities are rightly pausing to ask whether such incentives make sense.
