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Cabinet manufacturer slashes jobs at Kinston location
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC announced it plans to shut its value semi-custom cabinet operations at the Collier-Loftin Road facility, causing them to lay off 400 employees.
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$600M STERIS investment promises 335 jobs to Sanford, with state aid
STERIS to invest to bring manufacturing facility to Sanford partially funded by JDIG.
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NC audit of federal grants flags cost, reporting concerns
Amid failures across multiple agencies, the audit of federal grants also found no material noncompliance for the first time in more than two decades.
Opinion
Federalist No. 12: Utility of the union in respect to revenue
A nation cannot long exist without revenues. Destitute of this essential support, it must resign its independence, and sink into the degraded condition of a province.
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GROW NC subcommittee outlines workforce, housing priorities
The subcommittee plans to continue refining its recommendations in the coming months, with future discussions expected to focus on education, health care, and strategies to attract private investment to the region.
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Stein announces creation of AI Council, other initiatives at press conference
Gov. Josh Stein and other state officials held a press conference Tuesday afternoon, deemed an “NC Strong Update,” to give an overview of initiatives that the governor’s office and other state agencies are implementing in areas including AI, the biotech industry, public education, and disaster preparedness.
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Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
As inflation rises, Trump threatens high tariffs on some of the biggest suppliers to the US.
Opinion
2 tales in 1 budget: Right-sizing government, wrong-turn on taxes
In the NC House’s recently released budget plan, there are two starkly different stories unfolding—one of responsible reform and one of political retreat.
Opinion
Tariffs: A path to liberation or recession?
Will April 2 be a day remembered for liberation or recession? I cannot think of a single thing from which these tariffs will liberate us.
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JDIG grants worth $7.1 million terminated for failure to reach hiring targets
Two Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) grants worth $7.1 million combined were rescinded Tuesday by the North Carolina Economic Investment Committee (NCEIC) after two companies failed to create the required number of jobs.
Opinion
Disaster recovery: Can Stein succeed where Cooper failed?
NCORR’s failed rebuilding efforts will haunt Cooper’s legacy. Stein has the opportunity now to chart a better path than his predecessor by successfully managing the Helene recovery.
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North Carolina’s five new GOP representatives sworn into Trump-era 119th Congress
In a joint session Monday, Congress is set to count electoral college votes and certify the November 2024 election, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding.
