By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – There are two reasons a corporation would take government incentives to move into North Carolina: because it can because the move can’t happen without the incentives Neither of those reasons is sufficient to justify…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – If you’ve read a news story about climate change or renewable energy lately in a North Carolina newspaper, there’s a good chance the author’s salary was not paid by that newspaper but rather by…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – A Vietnamese automaker has announced plans to build a $4 billion electric-vehicle assembly and battery-manufacturing plant at Triangle Innovation Point in Moncure, about 30 miles west of the Triangle. To attract the newly formed…
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is one of several partners named in the recent announcement that Vietnam-based VinFast, a private automotive manufacturer, will construct its first U.S. based electric vehicle (EV) assembly and battery manufacturing facility…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The Golden LEAF Foundation failed to monitor how $83 million in federal money from the COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program were used, a new audit finds. The objective of the performance audit, released Wednesday, March…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – As post-COVID shifts in work arrangements and living preferences continue to motivate many Americans to relocate, North Carolina will continue to be a popular destination. Indeed, we can attract even more professionals, families, retirees,…
Raleigh, NC – NC State women’s basketball (31-3) punched a ticket to its fourth-straight Sweet 16 appearance, defeating ninth-seeded Kansas State (20-13) 89-57 on Monday afternoon inside Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack’s advancement marks the 15th Sweet 16 appearance in program…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Unaffiliated voters have overtaken Democrats as the largest voting group in North Carolina, according to the latest data from the N.C. State Board of Elections. The number of unaffiliated voters now stands at…
Raleigh, NC – Third-ranked and one-seeded Wolfpack women’s basketball (30-3) won its NCAA Tournament opener for the fifth trip in a row on Saturday afternoon as it defeated 16th-seeded Longwood (22-12) by a 96-68 score inside Reynolds Coliseum. NC State’s…
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – “You don’t have to wear that if you don’t want to.” A look of palpable relief crossed the plumber’s face. He had come to our house to replace our dishwasher. Before knocking on our…