The state's job market "continues to be positive, with hiring ongoing despite the challenges presented by tariffs and higher energy prices," said Michael Walden.
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David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies.
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On Thursday, June 18, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce hosted the First Latino Business Exchange at McDowell Technical Community College’s Small Business Center.
Slaves were used in various economic activities, including farming, gold mining and railroad construction.
Like most of North Carolina, the western part of the state started with a farming economy, and a big component of farming was based mainly on forestry. Here's how it progressed.
Most recently, he was chief executive of Fiserv Inc., a global financial technology and payments company.
“You want to be a good neighbor and not be a 500 pound gorilla. We’re not trying to be bad neighbors. We know we’re not going to stop anything, it’s too late.”
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.
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Jesse Jones president Karl White said that "we look forward to bringing Neese’s products back to restaurants and retailers very soon. The original recipes that have defined the Neese’s brand for decades will remain unchanged."
The state Lottery Commission reported Thursday that total wagering revenue was $578.1 million during May, compared with $612.5 million in April and $726.2 million in March.
Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
Neighbors of the Microsoft data center site in Conover say work is being done in early morning or late at night in some cases, disturbing their sleep.
A construction truck working at the Microsoft data center site in Conover drives behind homes that are located on Smithfield Drive.
The mega Buc-ee's convenience store chain will conduct a ground-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. June 10 on its 32-acre property in Mebane on Trollingwood Hawfields Road next to Interstate 40/85.
“We know exercising and eating right is going to improve our health, but making efforts to participate in programs that offer guidance and accountability could be especially effective at keeping us healthy as we age," said Mark Espeland, professor of gerontology and geriatrics and internal medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.
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UNC Health has submitted a $5 billion acquisition proposal to acquire WakeMed.
The sophisticated scam targets people who are searching for jobs and uses information from social media sites.
Hospital leaders expressed gratitude for the strong partnership between Mission Hospital McDowell and McDowell County EMS and other EMS partners.
“VinFast agreed to build a factory and create jobs for North Carolinians — it didn’t do either,” state Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
UNC Health released a statement in which it confirmed "interest in exploring a broader partnership with WakeMed. We remain ready and willing to be a partner in whatever best serves the long-term health of Wake County residents and all North Carolinians."
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There are 203 items up for auction from K&W Cafeteria's Healy Drive location.
There has also been a flood of social media posts speculating that the company is out of business.