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State Budget & Business Climate: North Carolina’s new budget eliminates the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses, shifting HUB support into the Division of Purchase and Contract, a move that could reshape how minority and small firms chase state contracts. Energy & Industry: Duke Energy will end its last Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease, trading the relinquishment for nearly $129 million to reinvest in other generation and grid upgrades. Local Power Upgrades: Surry-Yadkin EMC is kicking off a nearly $6 million DEQ Power UP Grant project to modernize the grid across five Piedmont counties. Healthcare & Tech: Vega Health and Baptist Health are teaming up to bring AI into Baptist Hospital at Home, starting with tools to identify patients for the program. Workforce & Education: Brunswick Community College’s Practical Nursing program is ranked No. 2 in North Carolina for 2026. Community Grants: Brunswick County Community Foundation awarded $9,210 in grants to eight local nonprofits, including housing, eviction prevention, and recovery support. Business Spotlight: Sunstates Security says it topped TIME and Statista’s inaugural “America’s Best Private Companies of 2026” list for North Carolina.

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North Carolina Makes Largest Cyber Investment in State History

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Film incentives make the cut in new North Carolina budget signed earlier this week

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Beulaville native crowned Miss North Carolina USA

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