1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1330+ words) ASHEVILLE — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, some of the world’s most influential economic policymakers came to Asheville with a message that carried particular heft in a region still rebuilding: Economic growth matters, and governments…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (453+ words) RALEIGH — Republican Army Col. Laurie Buckhout dropped her first TV ad today in her bid to unseat Congressman Don Davis (D-Snow Hill), who represents North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. The ad, titled “Show up,” features Buckhout feeding cows on a farm,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (470+ words) RALEIGH — Elevation Strategies, a North Carolina government relations and lobbying firm, announced earlier this month that Ray Trapp has joined the company as senior adviser for strategic partnerships and public affairs. The firm works with cities, counties, trade groups, nonprofits…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (174+ words) RALEIGH — The DWI case against North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was resolved June 10, according to court records. State eCourts records show Sanderson entered a plea deal and was sentenced on the DWI level 5 charge June 10. Sentencing documents in…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) Kane Realty has marketed the innovation district as “a walkable, nature-forward district designed for indoor and outdoor collaboration and connection.” The area is built around open natural space, with nature trails that will connect to Raleigh’s greenway system. A series…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (798+ words) The NC State Wolfpack football team will be kicking off its 2026 season in just a few days, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Cavaliers in a Week 0 showdown. Originally, the Wolfpack had that date circled for the NCAA’s…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (505+ words) CHAPEL HILL — UNC Health is putting significantly more money behind the venture capital operation that began at Rex Healthcare more than a decade ago. The health system has renamed Rex Health Ventures as UNC Health Ventures and set aside $125 million…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (434+ words) LAURINBURG — A pressure-treated lumber manufacturer is planning a $40 million facility in Scotland County, bringing another wood-products operation to a region with deep ties to North Carolina’s forestry industry. Great Southern Wood-NC Inc. will create 43 jobs at a new lumber treatment…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (299+ words) Of course, if you read the North State Journal’s preseason predictions, you knew all that was coming. Our definition of “good player” is basically anyone that was included on the preseason watch list for the 16 or so major awards for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (358+ words) RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved more than $814 million across North Carolina for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, PFAS treatment, stormwater improvements, school renovations, public safety facilities, affordable housing and senior living projects during its August meeting. Funds will finance…...