Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.
- Sarah C. Johnson
Here's four key factors of Duke Energy's request to increase prices for electricity and $8.3 billion investment plan.
- Mike Conley
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring this evening to life — our board, our team, our partners and every single person who attended and celebrated alongside us."
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The sharpest difference in year-over-year total compensation for Krispy Kreme president and chief executive Joshua Charlesworth was $2.12 million in stock awards during fiscal 2025, compared with $1 million in fiscal 2024.
Duke Energy District Manager Robin Nicholson spoke briefly about the need to update Duke Energy's infrastructure due to growing population and business development. Nicholson represents the district servicing Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln and McDowell counties.
- Billy Chapman
“Owning a bookstore, it’s not going to make us rich, but it’s going to give us the life that we want, to be talking about books with people everyday."
- Billy Chapman
“I’ve been very lucky," the owner said.
“This award validates the tireless effort our nurses put into every shift to ensure our community receives high-quality, patient-centered care."
“We support local nonprofits working in food sustainability, environmental conservation, water resilience, agriculture, poverty alleviation and community well-being,” reads a statement from the GOAT Collaborative.
Eighteen months after Hurricane Helene tore up the railroad between Old Fort and Black Mountain, a Norfolk Southern freight train once again rolled through McDowell County and made its way through the historic Old Fort Loops as it headed west up the mountain on April 18.
UNCG athletics director Brian Mackin said, "We put together a competing bid to give FIFA and scrambled to put together partnerships."
North Carolina ended job creation incentives Tuesday for two companies and gave another company additional time to meet its incentive goals.
Bricks & Minifigs will open Saturday at 10 a.m. in Hickory.
“We do all this crazy stuff because we want people to realize what all we can do,” Landrum said. “The possibilities are really limitless."
The state Lottery Commission reported Wednesday total wagering revenue was $726.17 million during March. That was up 6% from March 2025, but 10.8% below than the monthly record of just under $814 million in November.
“We’ve been steadfast in our commitment to bring that same model to western North Carolina," Novant president and chief executive Carl Armato said. "We’re proud to bring that vision to life through Novant Health Asheville Medical Center and our growing specialty care network."
For January, the state Commerce Department reported an overall decrease of 3,398 in its labor force from December, representing a net loss of 3,494 jobs and 96 more individuals listed as newly unemployed and looking for work.
A 9.9% adult smoking rate, announced in March by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represents a monumental accomplishment given the all-time high of a 42.5% smoking rate in 1965.
“I joked and told people that I would not be doing this for a long time but as we have grown, I realized that I want to do this for the long run and pursue this as my business,” he said.
The Piedmont Triad Partnership hosted a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point) hosting the German…
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“We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
“We are experiencing growth at a rate that is just astronomical right now. And it’s not anything new, but the infrastructure often lags behind.”
Krispy Kreme said it will gain $90 million in the transaction.
The Carolian Journal poll, released Thursday, asked 600 likely voters on March 22-23 if they support a policy that would require data centers to provide for their own energy generation. More than 78% said yes, including 60% who strongly agree with establishing such a requirement. Meanwhile, 9.9% said they would oppose such a policy.
North Carolina’s pause on rezoning in some municipalities could represent some mixed but important signals to developers and end users.
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“These investments are helping producers boost farm income, enhance farm safety, and secure the future of their family farms.”
“We strive to provide every family with the clinical excellence and personalized support they need to feel confident and empowered from the very first moments of their journey together.”