Eight North Carolina communities, including Avery County and Bethel, receive $12M for housing and public upgrades, boosting recovery and growth efforts.
Renew NC extends the SFHP deadline to Jan 31, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene. Over 6,500 apply; projects active across 28 western NC counties.
Child care workers and educators express concerns over ICE raids and federal funding issues under Trump’s policies.
Coley Home invests $9M in Claremont, creating 45 jobs. This expansion supports NC’s furniture legacy and boosts local economy with $2.8M annual payroll.
Hoffman & Hoffman to invest $40M in Greensboro, creating 131 jobs. This expansion supports the local economy and highlights NC’s favorable business environment.
Dr. Andrea DeSantis joins the AHEAD Workforce Pell Committee to guide the rollout of new grants, enhancing short-term training opportunities nationwide.
In San Francisco, apprenticeships for early childhood educators offer paid training and college credits, funded by a real estate tax.
Western NC homeowners have until Dec. 31, 2025, to apply for assistance through Renew NC’s housing program, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene damage.
The 2026 North Carolina county tier rankings shift for 18 counties, impacting economic development programs that aid in infrastructure and job growth.
Governor Stein announced GE Aerospace’s $52.9M expansion in West Jefferson, NC, adding 44 jobs, enhancing local economic growth and aviation sector strength.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley advocates for eliminating Obamacare, favoring market-driven solutions amid rising health care costs.
VectorTex USA brings 44 jobs and a $6M investment to Elizabethtown, enhancing local economy and strengthening North Carolina’s rural economic development.
