Residents across NC are urged to join public sessions from Aug. 27 to shape the state’s economic plan, aiming for inclusive growth and prosperity by 2030.
Governor Josh Stein announced a $4M federal grant for job skills training for the incarcerated, enhancing workforce reentry and community integration in NC.
Chronic absenteeism remains 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, impacting students across economic and achievement lines.
Michael Whatley, leading a U.S. Senate race in North Carolina, faces challenges due to his past support for controversial GOP figure Mark Robinson.
In June 2025, unemployment rose in 92 North Carolina counties, hitting 5.8% in Edgecombe. Statewide, employment grew slightly, but unemployment rose sharply.
Governor Stein and NC Commerce start a new economic plan with community input, targeting diverse growth and industry focus, finalized by spring 2026.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper and RNC Chair Michael Whatley are set to vie for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, promising a key 2026 contest.
Eco King Solutions, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Kingsun Eco-pack, brings 515 jobs to Graham County, NC with an $80.5M investment in biodegradable tableware.
North Carolina’s June 2025 jobless rate held steady at 3.7%, while U.S. unemployment fell slightly. Nonfarm jobs rose by 5,000, despite some industry declines.
Thomasville and Siler City join N.C. Main Street programs, boosting economic growth and community revitalization through strategic planning and partnerships.
Kenny Flowers, a leader in rural development, is named Chief Deputy Secretary of Commerce, spearheading strategic operations in North Carolina on Aug 1, 2025.
The White House confirms Epstein’s suicide; doubts persist over his alleged sex ring and the deeper issues of wealth and power abuse.
