Ashley concludes successful Manufacturing Month with 1,000 participating students

ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) concluded a successful Manufacturing Month celebration, welcoming nearly 1,000 students to its manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and Wisconsin throughout...

North Carolina awards $25M in grants to improve transportation safety

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced Thursday that the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has awarded over $25 million in grants to enhance transportation safety across the state. The programs, launched on...

Norfolk State men’s basketball preview: Spartans look to stay atop MEAC with rebuilt roster

NORFOLK — Robert Jones has rebuilt rosters before, but never quite like this. Norfolk State brings back only a sliver of last year’s production after a 24-win season and an NCAA Tournament appearance, replacing nearly the entire rotation with...

Scoop: Palmetto Is Buying ‘The Cool Down’

The clean energy company Palmetto is buying The Cool Down, a climate and sustainability news site known for its lifestyle focus and how-to guides. The North Carolina-based Palmetto, which leases solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and other...

Gary Valenciano continues US tour with stops in Honolulu and North Carolina

Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com October 27, 2025 | 10:52am MANILA, Philippines — After three emotionally charged performances in California and Texas, OPM icon Gary Valenciano continues his “Gary V: Inspired 2025 US Tour” with stops in Honolulu,...

NC AG visits Wilmington food bank amid lawsuit against Dept. of Agriculture

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Area food banks are rushing as a stop to SNAP benefits looms with the lingering government shutdown. Jeff Jackson, North Carolina attorney general visited Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard on Thursday after joining a lawsuit...

Consumers Push To Revive BofA Fake Account Claims

By Sydney Price ( October 28, 2025, 8:29 PM EDT) -- A proposed class of consumers who accuse Bank of America of opening unauthorized accounts in their names have asked a North Carolina federal judge to amend their consolidated complaint, saying...

'A multi-generational project.' Life sciences campus in Gwinnett County begins vertical construction

A planned 2,000-acre life sciences research park is moving forward in metro Atlanta’s Gwinnett County. The project, modeled after North Carolina’s “research triangle,” is halfway between universities in Athens and Atlanta. The Rowan Center plans...

New butterfly species named after Ukrainian refugee killed in North Carolina

LINCOLN, Neb. (WJZY) — A butterfly species found in the southeastern U.S. has been named in honor of Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian refugee who was murdered on the Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail in August. The new butterfly species,...

What to know as you head to the polls on Election Day

Municipal elections are being held in many North Carolina towns and cities Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot, what to bring and how to show up at the polls fully prepared. When will polls be open on Election...

460 layoffs expected for Alabama manufacturer moving operations to Tennessee

A clothing company plans to move its manufacturing operations from northeast Alabama to Tennessee, resulting in nearly 460 layoffs by the end of this year, according to a notice filed with the state. North Carolina-based Renfro Brands plans to...

Construction begins on pedestrian bridge to connect Charlotte's Uptown and South End over I-277

"For years, I-277 has felt like a dividing line, a stretch of highway that made two connected communities feel just a little bit too far apart." CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte city officials and community partners broke ground Tuesday on a $16.4...

In North Carolina, Immigrants Resist The US ‘Language Graveyard’

Above photo: Students sing a song during their weekly Hñähñu class at the Porvenir Community Center in Emma, North Carolina. Anya Petrone Slepyan/The Daily Yonder. On a Friday evening in Emma, North Carolina, an unincorporated community west of...

Experts: Cut in tariffs on South Korea autos will help NC consumers

On Oct. 29, the US and South Korea reached a trade deal, which is expected to lower tariffs on Korean auto imports to 15%. “For North Carolina auto producers that rely on South Korean components, this reduction — relative to the previous 25%...

Nebraska Favored to Land 4-Star Running Back

Amir Brown’s recruitment is heating up, and Nebraska fans have reason to be excited. The 2027 four-star running back is now projected to land with the Cornhuskers, holding a 56.9% edge over Notre Dame’s 40.0% share. Known for his downhill power...

Virginia sweeps Friday’s home dual with North Carolina

Flashing lights, a brand new orange NCAA Championship banner and rowdy fans — that is exactly what Virginia envisioned heading into its only official home dual meet Friday against North Carolina. The Cavaliers got just that. In a fiery,...

North Carolina assembly approves $7M to preserve vital Outer Banks ferry services

The North Carolina General Assembly approved $7 million in funding for the state’s ferry transportation system along the Outer Banks. The money will go towards shipyard maintenance and continued ferry operations. The funding will eliminate some...

Industry Ink: Kenny Chesney, Shaboozey, Gavin Adcock, Michael Ray, More

Kenny Chesney Appears On ‘CBS Sunday Mornings’ Kenny Chesney. Photo: Danny Clinch Kenny Chesney recently appeared on CBS Sunday Mornings promoting his new book, Heart Life Music. Filmed in Las Vegas, Nashville and Key West, the profile features...

Avalo Leads the Way in Developing Climate-Resilient Crops in Texas

No machine or human can yet control the rainfall or temperature of a cotton field, but Avalo is redefining what’s possible, using nature and artificial intelligence to take some of the guesswork out of cotton farming. Through its Rapid Evolution...

Seattle’s One-Stop-Shop Benefits Portal Named One of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025

CiviForm has received over 50,000 applications for City benefit and discount programs to connect families with everything from fresh food and childcare to transit passes and home repairs Seattle – This fall, the City of Seattle’s CiviForm platform...