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Raleigh Business: Sam Jones BBQ plans to open a stall at Morgan Street Food Hall by year-end, adding a third location for the eastern North Carolina barbecue brand. Life Sciences: More than 200 industry leaders gathered at ECU to discuss eastern North Carolina’s growing biotech sector, research and workforce needs. Fuel Costs: North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax suspension began Oct. 10 and runs through Nov. 30, but drivers may not see the full savings at the pump. AI and Jobs: SAS plans an AI think tank at NC State as demand for the technology grows. In Sanford, unidentified manufacturers are considering projects that could bring 670 jobs, with tax breaks on the table. Factory Investment: QT Corporation plans to invest about $49 million in a Wayne County energy-switchboard plant, creating 188 jobs. Semiconductors: Wolfspeed received a conditional $1.5 billion, 30-year federal loan commitment to support U.S. production of chips used in military systems. Small Business: The state is offering $2 million in grants to support innovative small businesses.

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Oct. 8, 2026

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Year Founded	1934
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Domain Registration Year	2008
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Workshops and networking event in East Central North Carolina for the week ending Oct. 17

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The Brocante-Style Market The Ticking Tent Is Hitting the Road

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Domain Registration Year	1995
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North Carolina harbor deepening plan stalls after fears it could stir up 'forever chemicals'

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