Impact of Rising Fuel Costs on North Carolina’s Economy and Businesses
Etienne Hightower’s Believers Trucking faces challenges with tariffs and fuel costs, seeing margins drop to $0.10/mile.
May 7, 2026
Etienne Hightower’s Believers Trucking faces challenges with tariffs and fuel costs, seeing margins drop to $0.10/mile.
VA Secretary Doug Collins assured that Wisconsin VA centers can fill needed positions despite previous job cuts.
Wisconsin regulators approved Alliant Energy’s rates for Meta’s $1B Beaver Dam data center, with added transparency rules.
Pennsylvania colleges help students train as state troopers, offering credits for cadet training at police academy.
Veterinarian Renée Bufkin provides mobile care to Lloyd Scott’s elderly Chihuahua, offering comfort in his home.
Members of the National Council on the Arts visited Asheville to discuss the arts’ role in Hurricane Helene recovery.
Avant Williams, 17, fulfills a 14-year-old promise by taking Grandma Svala to his La Crosse Central High prom, making her lifelong dream come true.
570Day celebrates six years of community involvement, encouraging support for local nonprofits and the 570 region.
In an inspiring turn of events in Beaverton, Oregon, a young girl’s quick thinking is being praised after she played a crucial role in saving her grandmother’s life. At just four years old, Nova Hallett’s actions during a family emergency have captured the hearts of many. Swift Action in a
Nebraskans express frustration over Legislature defying voter initiatives, influencing this year’s elections and petitions.
The unemployment rate in North Carolina for March 2026 was reported at 3.7 percent, reflecting a slight decrease from February’s revised rate. This brings the state’s unemployment rate below the national average, which also saw a drop to 4.3 percent. Over the past year, North Carolina’s unemployment rate has decreased
Amazon’s new supply chain service targets businesses, potentially impacting FedEx and UPS in the Triad region.
