North Carolina ranked No. 1 State for business; Stein visits Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– North Carolina is the top state for business in 2025, according to CNBC’s annual rankings. Gov. Josh Stein visited Wilmington on Thursday to highlight the recognition and discuss the Cape Fear region’s role in the state’s...

North Carolina named 2025's best state for business by CNBC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — CNBC names North Carolina as the top state in the United States for business, marking the third time in four years the Tar Heel State has earned the title. North Carolina took the number one spot on America's Top States...

North Carolina governor vetoes 3 bills, reigniting gun law battle with GOP lawmakers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed. Stein topped off his veto total at 14 for this year's...

Prices raising at North Carolina Zoo for the first time in a decade

North Carolina Zoo raising prices for the first time in 10 years REPORT YET. HAVE SAFE TRAVELS. CITY LEADERS SAY THE GRAHAM MEBANE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IS NOW PARTIALLY OPERATIONAL. CREWS ARE WORKING TO REPAIR DAMAGE AFTER SIX FEET OF WATER...

North Carolinians split on Trump's immigration policies, poll finds

A new poll from Catawba College shows North Carolinians are deeply divided on President Trump’s handling of key issues, including immigration. The poll, released this week, surveyed 1,000 people across the state. About 47% said they feel confident...

North Carolina sports betting handle reached $6.64 billion in FY25

Home > Sports betting > North Carolina sports betting handle reached $6.64 billion in FY25 9th July 2025 | By Robert Fletcher Sports betting hold in North Carolina stood at 9.75% for the 2025 fiscal year. Players in North Carolina spent more than...

North Carolina law allows grace period for expired driver's licenses

A new state law now in effect allows a two-year grace period for driver's licenses that expire starting July 1st of this year. It’s one of several changes at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles aimed at cutting down long lines. But, WRAL...

North Carolina's first standalone children's hospital set to bring 8,000 jobs to a Raleigh suburb

APEX, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital will be built in a bedroom community near the state capital, the project’s health systems announced Thursday, creating a campus estimated to bring 8,000 jobs to the area. UNC...

North Carolina named America’s top state for business in 2025

North Carolina named America’s top state for business in 2025 WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS HEADING OUR WAY. AND HIGH POINT CARS WERE SUBMERGED IN HIGH WATERS, NEIGHBORHOODS WERE FLOODED, AND WATER RESCUES TOOK PLACE ALL ACROSS GUILFORD COUNTY. OUR...

North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023,...

'Save yourself' | Domestic violence advocate speaks out after NC man kidnaps ex-girlfriend again

Logan Calaway and the victim were found in South Carolina. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A man who was already facing charges for reportedly abducting his ex-girlfriend in Matthews is now facing charges after the Union County Sheriff's Office said he did...

Isolated storms Friday PM, unsettled summer pattern continues in North Carolina this weekend

Isolated storms possible Friday PM, storm chances continue in North Carolina this weekend Storm chances continue in North Carolina SUMMERTIME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THAT BEING SAID, IT’S BEEN VERY, VERY WET RECENTLY BETWEEN CHANTAL ON SUNDAY AND THEN...

Rural North Carolina town forges ahead on clean energy, despite headwinds

But in six short months, President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have shut down or imperiled many of these initiatives. The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, an initiative established by the 2021 infrastructure law that...

DuBois graduate honored with multiple education awards in North Carolina

AUTRYVILLE, NC – Former DuBois resident and 2011 DuBois Area High School graduate Kassandra Leigh (Crider) Phillips is making headlines in her adopted state of North Carolina for her outstanding work as an elementary school educator. Now living in...

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Troy Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation, Plaintiff; vs. Bo Weevils Country Cooking, LLC; Kerick L. Simmons; and Charles L. Simmons,...

Governor Stein updates on North Carolina flooding and safety measures

El gobernador de Carolina del Norte, Josh Stein, proporcionó una actualización sobre las recientes inundaciones en la región central del estado. En su declaración, instó a los residentes a mantenerse seguros y estar informados sobre las...

North Carolina named best state for business again

For the third time in four years, the Tar Heel State grabbed the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong economy, skilled workforce and pro-business climate. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina has once again claimed the top spot in CNBC’s annual “Top States...

North Carolina back on top in CNBC's best-for-business ranking

Is Bill Belichick about to turn North Carolina into college football's next powerhouse?

Actualizado 10/07/2025 - 22:00 CDT Bill Belichick hasn't even called a play for North Carolina yet, but the Hall of Fame coach's presence is already shaking up the college football recruiting landscape. On Wednesday, the Tar Heels scored a major...

North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital set to bring 8,000 jobs to a Raleigh suburb