Governor Josh Stein announced that AssetMark, a prominent wealth management platform for financial advisors, will be expanding its operations by creating 252 jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina. This move involves an investment of $10 million in Mecklenburg County. The expansion will establish Charlotte as AssetMark’s East Coast Hub, enhancing service
Saturday is the deadline for public comment on the water permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension.
Unemployment Rates Rise in 93 North Carolina Counties in May 2025 In May 2025, unemployment rates not adjusted for seasonal variations increased in 93 of North Carolina’s counties, according to a government press release. Edgecombe County reported the highest unemployment rate at 5.3%, while Currituck County had the lowest at
Buncombe County joins NC’s Energy Saver program, aiding low-income families with rebates for efficiency upgrades.
Governor Stein signed a $1.5 billion Hurricane Helene recovery bill, focusing on infrastructure and wildfire relief.
Gov. Stein vetoed a bill removing an interim CO2 reduction target, citing potential $23B fuel costs by 2050.
On a cool June day, Thomas Champeau fished for the elusive Southern Appalachian brook trout in Yellowstone Prong.
A bill on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk could end Duke Energy’s 2030 carbon reduction goal, sparking debate on energy costs.
Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon plans to invest $10 billion to establish a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, North Carolina. This development is expected to create at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech jobs in the region. Amazon’s investment is one of
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) blasts his party’s budget bill, criticizing Trump for supporting cuts to Medicaid and the ACA.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is set to reopen 50 miles this fall after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage.
Hurricane Helene devastated the Veterans Restoration Quarters, leaving homeless veterans in need of urgent aid.
