N.C. Commerce extended the comment period to June 21, 2026, for selecting new Opportunity Zones, allowing more public input to boost investment and development.
A new ad by Americans for Prosperity positions Michael Whatley as an outsider, despite his lengthy lobbyist career, with deep energy sector ties.
A new memo by End Citizens United highlights ethics concerns with five Republicans in key Senate races, accusing them of self-enrichment and corruption.
Governor Stein announces BorgWarner’s $100M investment in Hendersonville, adding 378 jobs to boost NC’s manufacturing and economic growth.
North Carolina’s April 2026 unemployment rate held at 3.7%. Leisure, construction, and business sectors showed job growth, while manufacturing slightly declined.
In March 2026, all 100 NC counties saw decreased unemployment rates, with Hyde at 8.5% highest and Currituck and Stanly at 2.8% lowest.
Governor Stein promotes NC’s economic strengths at SelectUSA, highlighting innovation, workforce development, and key foreign investments like Toyota and Novo Nordisk.
Governor Josh Stein announces NC tourism hits $37.2B in 2025, highlighting resilience post-Hurricane Helene and boosting local economies and jobs amidst challenges.
Governor Stein designates May 3-9, 2026, as Small Business Week, recognizing the pivotal role of entrepreneurs in North Carolina’s economic growth and resilience.
Governor Stein’s initiative calls for public input on new Opportunity Zones, aiming to boost investments in N.C.’s low-income areas and economic growth.
Governor Stein reveals AbbVie’s $1.4B campus in Durham, set to create 734 jobs, enhancing NC’s life sciences industry with advanced manufacturing.
Governor Stein’s $41M investment in NC empowers rural areas, creating 189 jobs and boosting local economies through infrastructure and business development.
