Highest-paying jobs in Jacksonville, North Carolina for high school graduates

Highest-paying jobs in Jacksonville, North Carolina for high school graduates For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor's degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college...

Highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville, North Carolina for high school graduates

Highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville, North Carolina for high school graduates For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor's degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college...

Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina for high school graduates

Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina for high school graduates For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor's degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college...

Labor Commissioner honors northeastern NC businesses for workplace safety excellence

Published 3:57 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 AHOSKIE – North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Ahoskie-area employers and employees during the Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards...

SBA Relief Still Available to Tennessee Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee of the July 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to...

This New England state has the best economy in the country, according to WalletHub

Business The Commonwealth's key drivers of economic performance are investment in high-tech industries and academic research. View of Boston from MIT in Cambridge across the Charles River. (Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff) Massachusetts aced a new...

Six ways Trump’s budget will hurt North Carolinians

Right now, Congress is working on a giant, fast-track bill that would make historic cuts to basic needs programs to finance another round of tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations. As the communications and policy director for the Rural...

North Carolina braces for another summer of record heat

By Coastal Review Online As extreme heat looms, North Carolina officials warn that federal budget cuts could cripple vital programs designed to protect residents from rising climate-related health risks. As North Carolina readies for another...

SBA relief still available to North Carolina small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought and excessive heat deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching

Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 1, 2025 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Rowan County and other places in North Carolina of the June 23 deadline to apply for...

Western North Carolina open for business week

35 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in North Carolina in 2024

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

UNC Health Pardee Breaks Ground on 39,000 SF Adaptive Reuse Clinic in Downtown Brevard, North Carolina

17BREVARD, N.C. — UNC Health Pardee, a health system managed by UNC Health that operates hospitals and clinics in Western North Carolina, has broken ground on a 39,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project in downtown Brevard. The developers behind...

Bit Digital To Build New AI Data Center in North Carolina: Retail Believes Stock Is Undervalued

The $45 million purchase was financed using the company’s available cash, which stood at $61.3 million as of the end of March, bolstered by proceeds from its at-the-market equity offering. Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) revealed it has purchased a...

Tyrrell County ranks 37th in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income in 2022

In 2022, Tyrrell County ranked 37th highest per capita recipient of government transfers in North Carolina, with residents receiving $14,737 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

Pop-Up Market Food Distribution

The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP), in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, will host a community Pop-Up Food Distribution from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Jerusalem Chapel...

'Western North Carolina is open' for the summer tourist season, even as chainsaws roar

Immediately after Hurricane Helene, volunteers rushed to western North Carolina to remove debris and deliver supplies. During the winter, volunteer support tapered off, but communities are still navigating long-term recovery from the flooding....

Premix Group opens plastics manufacturing plant in North Carolina

June 2, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Premix Group, a global leader in electrically conductive plastics, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art US manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina. With a $79 Million investment from the...

North Carolina Home Insurance 7.5% Rate Increase Explained and What’s Coming in 2026

Starting June 1, homeowners in North Carolina will feel the pinch of a significant change. Insurance premiums are set to jump by 7.5%, tacking on about $243 more to an average annual bill. Why the increase? Think hurricanes, flooding, sky-high...

2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events

North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events. North Carolina hosts a variety of events and festivals to celebrate 2025 Pride, including...

A look at housing in North Carolina

By David Cruz Housing constitutes an essential component of citizens’ well-being and quality of life. Knowing and mapping the state of the housing market is crucial to understanding current conditions and formulating effective public policies. In...