Opinion
On affordability, deeds trump words
To make housing more affordable, we must build more of it. Expand supply to meet demand, and prices will adjust accordingly.
News
Jackson, other state AGs push Congress to refund unlawful tariffs
On Wednesday, NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 11 other state attorneys general in a letter calling on Congress to refund businesses and consumers for increased costs, including $3.5 billion that he said was imposed on North Carolinians, after the Supreme Court ruled the federal government’s tariffs unlawful.
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CJ Poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points in first post-primary survey
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper leads former GOP chair Michael Whatley by 8 points in the first post-primary poll of the NC's US Senate race. The survey also found broad voter pessimism about the country's direction, majority disapproval of President Trump among likely NC voters, and majority approval for Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.
Opinion
Economic progress isn’t confined to cities
A new study from the state Department of Commerce shows that over the past decade and a half, 90 of our 100 counties have outperformed the national average.
News
VinFast to restart construction on NC site, slashes hiring goals
After being silent for almost two years, electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Monday that it plans to resume construction as early as April on its $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Chatham County.
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Stein joins governors urging Congress reclaim power over tariffs
On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein joined 18 other Democratic governors in a letter urging Congress to reclaim its authority over tariffs following a 6-3 US Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump cannot use federal emergency powers to impose them.
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NC expands apprenticeships with federal workforce funds
Building on being named the best state for business, economic development, and workforce development, NC is allocating funds to a state program that will connect high school students with career opportunities through pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.
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Siemens Energy to invest $421 million in NC
This week Siemens Energy announced that it would be investing $421 million to expand its’ operations in North Carolina. The expansions will occur at multiple locations, involve the manufacturing of energy infrastructure equipment, and are expected to create 500 new jobs statewide. “The equipment we produce in North Carolina is helping meet our nation’s unprecedented...
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NC ranked No. 1 for economic development in 2025
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina the 2025 state of the year for economic development, according to a news release from the NC Department of Commerce. The ranking is based on the state’s overall business climate and economic development growth in the previous year, including education and workforce opportunities, business incentives, infrastructure, quality of life, and business...
News
Genentech doubles NC investment with incentives amid tariff risk
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced Tuesday that it plans to more than double its investment in the company’s first East Coast manufacturing facility in Holly Springs.
News
NC ranks 3rd among top moving destinations in 2025
Charlotte’s placement is a slight decline from 2024 when the Queen City ranked second in the nation. Raleigh dropped one spot — from seventh in 2024.
Opinion
Bookstore rebirth teaches a crucial lesson
By the early 2010s, the future of physical bookstores — and even physical books as a medium — appeared bleak. Then came some surprising developments.
