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Governor Stein Announces More Than $2 Million for Great Trails State Program Projects in Eastern North Carolina
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded more than $2.6 million to trail development and restoration projects in eastern North Carolina. These funds were authorized by the General...

Former Assisted Living Businessman Pleads Guilty to State Tax Charges
Raleigh, N.C. A former assisted living businessman pleaded guilty on Monday, July 21 in Wake County Superior Court to state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Charles L. Gross, Jr., 65, of 2609 Coxindale Drive, Raleigh,...

Former Assisted Living Businessman Pleads Guilty to State Tax Charges
Raleigh, N.C. A former assisted living businessman pleaded guilty on Monday, July 21 in Wake County Superior Court to state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Charles L. Gross, Jr., 65, of 2609 Coxindale Drive, Raleigh,...

Polyolefin Foam Market Growth Driven by EVs, Construction, Packaging, and Green Innovation Trends | DataMIntelligence
Polyolefin foam market grows with demand in EVs, green packaging & construction,backed by innovation in lightweight, recyclable, and high-performance materials. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market Overview :...

NN, Inc. Appoints Tim Erro as New Chief Commercial Officer, Expands New Business Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, today announced Timothy Erro has joined as its new Vice...

LGI Homes Unveils New Phase at Atherstone, Bringing More Affordable Homes to Angier, North Carolina
ANGIER, N.C., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of a brand-new phase at Atherstone in Angier, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 26. During this highly anticipated weekend,...

eCourts is Now Live in 14 More North Carolina Counties
eCourts is officially live in 14 additional counties today, July 21, 2025: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caswell, Forsyth, Madison, Mitchell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey counties. Track 9 stretches more than 200 miles...

Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market hosts Watermelon Day July 24 11
COLFAX – You can find homegrown happiness in a slice of N.C. watermelon. To celebrate this favorite summertime fruit, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will host Watermelon Day, Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market...

ICE Launches HumanAI-Centered Ride-Hailing Platform in North Carolina
ICE to Launch Driver-Empowering Ride Share App in NC on September 7. New bid-based model offers transparent pricing and high income options for gig drivers RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ICE, a North...

Photoinitiator Market Size to Worth USD 390.54 Million by 2034 : Say Towards Chem and Materials
Ottawa, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the new market research report, the global photoinitiator market size is reached at USD 162.28 million in 2025 and is expected to exceed around USD 390.54 million by 2034, A study published by...

Biogen Announces $2 Billion Manufacturing Investment in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park in Conjunction with its 30th Anniversary
Investment builds on Biogen’s 30-year history of manufacturing in the region, with approximately $10 billion invested to date CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) – today announced it intends to invest an...

First Bank Welcomes Chris Layne as Greater Richmond Market Executive
STRASBURG, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Layne as Senior Vice...

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market hosts Watermelon Day July 24
COLFAX – You can find homegrown happiness in a slice of N.C. watermelon. To celebrate this favorite summertime fruit, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will host Watermelon Day, Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market...

Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal
NORTH CAROLINA, July 18 - Today Governor Josh Stein visited Chapel Hill to survey storm damage Tropical Storm Chantal caused and met with local officials, business owners, and North Carolinians who were affected by the storm. The Governor visited...

A Week in Photos: Governor and First Lady Stein Tour Western North Carolina as Part of the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Tourism Initiative
NORTH CAROLINA, July 18 - Governor and First Lady Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina to promote the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” initiative and encourage tourists to visit our mountains. The Governor and First Lady visited small...

North Carolina’s Price Gouging Law in Effect After Tropical Storm Chantal
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state’s price gouging law is in effect in the 13 counties heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal’s heavy rains and flooding. Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency...

North Carolina’s Price Gouging Law in Effect After Tropical Storm Chantal
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state’s price gouging law is in effect in the 13 counties heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal’s heavy rains and flooding. Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency...

Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Chapel Hill to survey storm damage Tropical Storm Chantal caused and met with local officials, business owners, and North Carolinians who were affected by the storm. The Governor visited impacted businesses at...

Turner Home Team Expands Home Buying Services Statewide: We Buy Houses Across North Carolina fast for cash.
Turner Home Team, a trusted cash home buying company that is now serving homeowners statewide across North Carolina sell their house fast for cash! GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Turner Home Team, a trusted...

A Week in Photos: Governor and First Lady Stein Tour Western North Carolina as Part of the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Tourism Initiative
Governor and First Lady Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina to promote the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” initiative and encourage tourists to visit our mountains. The Governor and First Lady visited small businesses, explored...