Scout Motors’ new HQ in Charlotte, announced by Gov. Stein, will invest $206.9M, creating 1,200 jobs, with $172,878 average salaries, boosting local economy.
Governor Stein directs a council to optimize Workforce Pell grants, aiming to boost career training access and meet employer needs in North Carolina by 2026.
Ivy McFarland, from Honduras, embraced rural Halifax, NC, as home, joining international teachers amid a hiring crisis.
After graduating, Drew Wesson aims for a strategic communication career, boosting skills with a double major at UW-Madison.
Governor Stein announces Ahold Delhaize USA’s $860M investment in Burlington, creating 500+ jobs and expanding Food Lion’s reach across the East Coast.
SoFi Technologies will create 225 jobs in Charlotte, boosting the local economy with a $24M annual payroll and $3M investment, strengthening NC’s financial hub.
MST Rebar Inc.’s $15.5M investment in a Bladen County plant will add 83 jobs, boosting the local economy and enhancing sustainable construction materials.
College choice is now a cost vs. value debate. As ROI concerns grow, more students turn to trade schools over degrees.
Cardon will create 20 jobs in Lenoir County, investing $4M for its U.S. HQ. This expansion signifies North Carolina’s manufacturing and innovation growth.
High school history teacher Antoine Stroman encourages students to ask tough questions about slavery and racism.
The N.C. Division of Employment Security is prepared to assist workers impacted by the federal shutdown with unemployment benefits starting immediately.
August 2025 saw unemployment rise in 95 NC counties; Edgecombe and Halifax hit 6.1%, while metro areas like Rocky Mount reached 5.5%, the highest rate.
