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North Carolina woman charged $24K after cancelling misleading health insurance
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - If you’ve ever shopped around for health insurance you know it can be an overwhelming and confusing process. A North Carolina woman is sharing what happened to her when she thought she signed up for major medical...
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Georgia, Texas, Ohio Emerge as Factory Hotspots Amid Economic Shifts
Georgia, Texas and Ohio emerged as new hubs for American industrial growth while high-cost traditional ones lose ground, according to new research. The findings, as part of the 'Cost of Manufacturing Report’ by MIE Solutions, analyzed over 50 U.S....
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North Carolina invests $25M in traffic safety with over 100 grants
The state awarded millions of dollars to programs reducing traffic crashes and injuries. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has awarded more than $25 million in grants to local and state programs aimed at reducing traffic crashes, injuries and...
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La Porte manufacturer acquired by North Carolina company
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I'm an 82-year-old real-estate broker and forklift driver. I have no plans to retire — they'll have to drag me out.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bill Miller, 82, who works as a real-estate broker and part-time as a forklift driver in North Carolina. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I got my bachelor's degree from...
Owner: Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
Ahold Delhaize to build distribution centre in North Carolina
Food retailer Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) has announced plans to build a new distribution centre in Burlington, North Carolina. The new centre is part of its Growing Together strategy to expand and strengthen its long‑term infrastructure network....
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
Energy costs and electricity prices continue to soar for the year in September
Electricity prices are rising faster than inflation year over year, and the overall cost of energy also continues to soar, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. In the latest consumer price index, the BLS reported that electricity prices...
Owner: Philip Anschutz
Holiday spirit: Christmas spending faces headwinds, divergent consumers
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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Eric Croak expects plenty of “value-hunting” and cautious spending this upcoming holiday shopping season as middle- and lower-income consumers continue to navigate post-pandemic inflation and the potential for higher prices from President Donald...
Owner: Mark Adams
Construction on new Bladenboro roundabout moving to next phase
BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that construction on a new roundabout in Bladen County will move to its next phase. In July, NCDOT announced that N.C. 131/410 at N.C. 211 would be...
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North Carolina Brokerage ERA Live Moore Partners With Missouri Firm to Launch Edge Realty ERA Powered
ERA Live Moore in North Carolina has announced a partnership with Missouri-based Edge Realty, which will now do business as Edge Realty ERA Powered. The brand says the investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Edge Realty’s...
Owner: John E. Featherson
Keith Urban and Maggie Baugh's friend Alexandra Kay breaks silence over pair's rumored romance
Amid speculation that Keith Urban found romance with his guitar player Maggie Baugh, the musician's friend and country singer, Alexandra Kay, has shut down the rumors, insisting it is "absolutely not true". In a new interview with Taste of...
ISTB12 a one-stop shop for robotics, manufacturing
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Binil Starly had been a North Carolina State faculty member for nine years when he heard about an opportunity at Arizona State University. ASU was creating a manufacturing school and as part of the formation was constructing a new building —...
Owner: American Government
Two players to watch, one key matchup, and a prediction for No. 16 UVA football at North Carolina
While the Virginia Cavaliers (6-1, 3-0 ACC) were relishing in their latest dramatic victory last Saturday night — a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback over Washington State, capped by a game-winning safety — the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-4, 0-2...
Owner: Jay Penske
Discover the North Carolina Main Street That’s Downright Enchanting at Christmas
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Looking for the quintessential mountain Christmas experience in North Carolina this year? Then gather up friends and family and head over to the tiny town of Dillsboro. At Christmastime, this charming mountain locale is home to the most enchanting...
Owner: Donald Graham
Celebrate the return of fall in western North Carolina
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In October 2024, western North Carolina was still reeling from a storm, the likes of which had not been seen in over 100 years. The devastation to lives and infrastructure made access to basic needs a challenge for most,...
Owner: Smith Family
$25M allocated to boost road safety across North Carolina: Gov. Stein
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — More than $25 million in grants has been awarded to statewide efforts to enhance transportation safety in North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. This funding, allocated through the North Carolina Governor's...
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North Carolina allocates $7 million to sustain ferry operations
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October 23, 2025 North Carolina lawmakers have approved $7 million in new funding to sustain the state’s ferry system, ensuring continued operations and maintenance for vessels serving coastal communities that rely heavily on marine...
Owner: Ted Wirth
Close, But Not Quite: Eastern District of North Carolina Excludes Experts Whose General Expertise Does Not Enable Specific Opinions Offered
Even “[a] supremely qualified expert cannot waltz into the courtroom and render opinions” unless those opinions pass muster under Federal Rule of Evidence 702. Clark v. Takata Corp., 192 F.3d 750, 759 n.5 (7th Cir. 1999). As a recent case from the...
Owner: Aviva Cuyler
Cheapest gas stations in Jacksonville, North Carolina
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The Sanford Herald - North Carolina
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Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...
Owner: Paxton Family
Cheapest gas stations in Greenville, North Carolina
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The Sanford Herald - North Carolina
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Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...
Owner: Paxton Family