News

Coolest Thing Made in NC awards go to local snack business and jet innovation

This year’s nomination pool was the largest of the five years the Chamber's contest has been running. The state’s innovative manufacturing industry generates more than 17% of the gross state product and employs more than 10% of the state’s workforce. 

Brianna Kraemer

Help Support Non-profit Journalism & Donate Today

News

Judge allows portion of religious discrimination lawsuit against NC Symphony to proceed

A federal judge will allow three former members of the North Carolina Symphony to proceed with their lawsuit against the Symphony and the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The musicians say they lost their jobs because they refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

CJ Staff
News

America’s 250th from the NC POV

The General Assembly’s Semiquincentennial Committee held its third meeting Thursday to discuss ongoing plans to commemorate North Carolina’s role in America’s founding during 250th Anniversary celebrations in 2026. Invited speakers included Michael Leonard, from The Conservation Fund, and Rep. Edward Goodwin (R) from North Carolina’s 1st District, which includes the historic town of Edenton. Leonard began his remarks by...

Claire Olson