North Carolina first standalone children's hospital is coming to Apex

UNC Health and Duke Health systems have decided on a location for the state’s first freestanding children's hospital in the Triangle, initially announced in January. "I want to thank our newest teammate for North Carolina children's: the town of...

North Carolina's economic leadership highlighted by Congressman Brad Knott

Congressman Brad Knott, an active voice in North Carolina politics, shared a series of tweets on July 10, 2025, addressing various topics from state economic success to immigration and agricultural assistance.In his first tweet of the day,...

North Carolina governor’s FDI agenda

On New Year’s Day 2025, Josh Stein was sworn in as governor of one of the US’s hottest states for foreign direct investment (FDI). North Carolina attracted a record number of FDI project announcements in 2024, fDi Markets data shows, making it one...

North Carolina ranked top state for business by CNBC

North Carolina has been named the top state for business by CNBC, marking the third time in four years that it has received this recognition. Governor Josh Stein expressed pride in the state's achievements, crediting North Carolina's business...

North Carolina braces for more heavy rain and a continued risk of flooding

The threat of flash flooding returned to North Carolina on Thursday, only days after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped heavy rain across the central part of the state, flooding homes and highways and leading to dozens of rescues. The National...

North Carolina announces $7.3M aid for small business recovery

Governor Josh Stein has announced that nine small business recovery projects in western North Carolina will receive grants from the North Carolina Department of Commerce's new Hurricane Helene recovery program. The initiative aims to assist local...

North Carolina Governor Forms a [High] Council on Cannabis

On June 4, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order creating the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis. Stein elaborated on this decision in a recent interview with WRAL News. The High Council (yes, that’s what we’re calling...

North Carolina's progress under Senator Michael Lazzara: Driving licenses extension and more

Senator Michael Lazzara has recently taken to social media to share several legislative updates and achievements related to North Carolina. His posts provide insights into recent developments concerning driving regulations, support for military...

North Carolina earns No. 1 spot for business, despite No. 29 in quality of life

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina was named the top state for business by CNBC on Thursday, marking the third time in the last four years the state has earned the No. 1 ranking. Gov. Josh Stein called it a sign of progress and pointed to...

North Carolina ranks #1 in business, ENC heavily contributes

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - First in flight and first in business. North Carolina is CNBC’s top ranked state in business yet again. It’s the third time our state has received the honor. “We have a talented workforce from the folks working on the...

North Carolina bridge closure set for July 14 as replacement begins near Grimesland

A contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close J C Galloway Road over Cow Swamp starting the morning of July 14. Crews from S.T. Wooten will begin work to remove and replace the 48-year-old bridge and...

North Carolina named top state for business

North Carolina Governor Smacks Trump On Eliminating FEMA

Durham, North Carolina, is facing horrible flash floods this week. NEW: ABC 11 News helicopter captures footage today after floods swamped neighborhoods in Durham County, North Carolina overnight. 80 reported rescued by boat and almost 20,000...

North Carolina ranks 1st in the nation for business

North Carolina has regained the top position from CNBC as ‘America’s Top State for Business in 2025’. The annual ranking evaluates all 50 states across 135 metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness, including economy, business friendliness,...

North Carolina Race Track Reopening Under New Management

On Friday, Coastal Plains Raceway announced that they have entered into a partnership with Speedway Plus Productions LLC to manage racing operations of the track formerly known as New River All-American Speedway in Jacksonville, NC. The D-shaped...

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and wife give out wedding presents to North Carolina shelters

Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Hudson (via Instagram) New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Hudson, have warmed hearts off the football pitch by giving away all their wedding presents to shelters and assistance centers...

AJ Capital acquires 2 North Carolina golf hotels

Dive Brief: AJ Capital Partners acquired the Mid Pines Inn and Pine Needles Lodge in Southern Pines, North Carolina, according to an announcement Thursday. The Nashville, Tennessee-based real estate and hospitality firm plans to renovate and...

North Carolina insurance fraud scheme linked to forged credit card statements

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte man faces 52 felony charges related to fraudulent travel insurance claims. Oscar Rafael Ruiz was arrested on Tuesday and charged with 26 counts of insurance fraud, 21 counts of attempting to obtain property by false...

North Carolina named top state for business by CNBC, third win in four years

North Carolina has been named the Top State for Business by CNBC. for the third time in the last four years, according to a release from Governor Stein's office. This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina is the best...

North Carolina named top state for business by CNBC

CHARLOTTE — North Carolina is once again the best state for business. CNBC ranked it No. 1 in the country for the third time in four years, crediting a strong economy, growing workforce, and business-friendly policies. This marks the third time in...