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Letters: Thoughts on FW Public Market, Paid Family and Medical Leave

Federal Way Mirror - Washington State · June 7, 2025

Public market study Regarding the feasibility study of Federal Way Public Market and our lack of vibrant activity and dining options as a reason why we have no spending power. In comparing us to the city of Asheville, North Carolina, and their 53...

How Rebuilt Harris Teeter Store in North Carolina Reflects a Shared Spirit of Resilience

Progressive Grocer · June 6, 2025

The Harris Teeter in Hendersonville will reopen on June 10. When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the storm and its resulting floodwaters left a string of destroyed structures in its wake, including a Harris Teeter store in...

LaFollette business hosts benefit ride to raise funds for Kentucky tornado survivors

WBIR - Tennessee · June 7, 2025

Communities in East Tennessee rally to aid Kentucky tornado survivors with a benefit ride hosted by "Xtreme SXS Powersports." LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. — Communities in East Tennessee continue to support survivors of a tornado that hit London and...

Biotech boom in North Carolina tied to national security, say industry leaders

Carolina Journal · June 6, 2025

Biotechnology is a growing industry in North Carolina. Leaders from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center said this week that expanding workforce training and strengthening...

Apex launches "The Local Spot" social district to boost downtown economy and community spirit

WRAL 5 - North Carolina · June 7, 2025

Social districts are revitalizing downtowns across the country. The concept was intended to ease liquor laws for businesses hurting during the pandemic, but has since gained steam — especially in the Carolina’s. The town of Apex is the latest in...

Duke Energy Supports North Carolina Emergency Response Organizations With $500,000 In Storm Preparedness Funds

MENAFN · June 6, 2025

(MENAFN- 3BL) HERO grants will fund emergency preparedness equipment and first responder training to support local efforts Funding will benefit 20 vital disaster response organizations, including local government agencies and nonprofits CHARLOTTE,...

Iconic North Carolina Park Is Finally Reopening 9 Months After Hurricane Helene

Southern Living ·

Key Takeaways Chimney Rock State Park reopens June 27, nine months after Hurricane Helene's devastation. A temporary bridge and road repairs now allow access to park. Advance reservations with limited capacity will be required via...

Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure

Post Online Media · June 6, 2025

The U.S. Amazon Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing solution, and its data centers enable customers of all sizes and across all industries, such as automotive, health care, manufacturing,...

Highest-paying jobs in Greenville, North Carolina that require a graduate degree

The Mountaineer - North Carolina ·

Highest-paying jobs in Greenville, North Carolina that require a graduate degree Earning top dollar often requires more education than an undergraduate degree. Of course, doctors, lawyers, and professors all need extra years of focused study in...

Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a graduate degree

The Mountaineer - North Carolina ·

Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a graduate degree Earning top dollar often requires more education than an undergraduate degree. Of course, doctors, lawyers, and professors all need extra years of focused study in...

Rates, Rejections and Red Tape – Reading the Market Before It Moves

Yahoo Finance ·

Build a resilient business, not a reactive one: The ones who’ll win in this fog are the ones who aren’t hoping it clears — they’re building a GPS system of their own. You do that by tracking your key performance indicators weekly, staying nimble...

North Carolina taco restaurant owner plans rebuild after explosion

WLTX 19 - South Carolina · June 5, 2025

Antonio Rico Diaz of Taqueria El Tio Rico in Lenoir hopes to reopen food truck operations next week after propane tanks destroyed his business. LENOIR, N.C. — Crews in Lenoir, North Carolina, responded after propane tanks exploded Tuesday...

$10B Amazon AI & Cloud Expansion in North Carolina Includes Thousands of Jobs

TechRepublic · June 6, 2025

Photo of an employee at an Amazon data center. Image: Amazon Amazon is set to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking one of the biggest investments in the state’s tech...

North Carolina Governor Calls For Cannabis Legalization Plan

Forbes ·

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has formed an advisory committee to develop a plan to legalize ... More cannabis in the state.getty North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein this week called for the legalization of cannabis and issued an executive order...

Top 10 Airbnb stays in Cary, North Carolina in 2025

TripZilla · June 6, 2025

Nestled in the heart of the Triangle, Cary, North Carolina is a haven for those seeking peaceful neighborhoods, access to Raleigh-Durham attractions, and abundant green spaces. Whether you’re in town for business, a family getaway, or a solo...

Perquimans County ranks 44th in North Carolina for reliance on government transfers for 29.9% of income in 2022

IBX News - North Carolina · June 6, 2025

In 2022, Perquimans County ranked as the 44th most government transfer-dependent county in North Carolina, with 29.9% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

Amazon boosts AI, cloud power with massive $10B investment in North Carolina

Interesting Engineering - New York · June 6, 2025

Amazon has planned a massive $10 billion investment to expand its data centre operations in North Carolina to boost its AI and cloud computing capabilities. The investment comes amidst the race between companies to build AI infrastructure owing to...

North Carolina firefighter shares story of daring water rescue during Hurricane Helene

KVIA - Texas · June 5, 2025

By Christian Petersen Click here for updates on this story FRANK, North Carolina (WXII) — An Avery County firefighter shared the story of a dramatic water rescue as Hurricane Helene came barreling through the region. Captain Kacey Hughes had...

A Grip on Sports: The House settlement is approved but there is no way its adoption will be a panacea for college athletics’ economic issues

The Spokesman-Review - Washington State ·

A GRIP ON SPORTS • Public relations specialists will tell anyone that will listen, and pay them, to release good news early in the day – and week. Bad news? Around 5 p.m. in the East. On Friday. As everyone is headed out of town. Which makes us...

US housing market now has 500K more sellers than buyers — and it’s leading to a shift in the balance of power

Yahoo Finance · June 7, 2025

The tables are turning in the U.S. housing market, and this time, buyers are calling the shots. There are an estimated 1.9 million homes for sale across the country, but only about 1.5 million active homebuyers. That leaves a gap of nearly 500,000...