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Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the SouthThe United Auto Workers union is celebrating a huge win at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. Organizers hope they can continue a push into the rest of the south, including North Carolina and South Carolina, which have very low union participation rates.
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Nearly two dozen “clean energy” projects have been built or proposed in North Carolina, many in counties that have been ravaged by job losses in textiles, furniture, and other industries.
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The state and Chatham County offered VinFast up to $1.25 billion in incentives that can be reached if it meets hiring and investment thresholds.
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The jobless rate has been slowly dropping since late last year.
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Just days after breaking ground on its first location in Dare County, the popular gas station chain has now announced plans to expand to three other areas in the state.
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The rule is part of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, which Congress approved almost 20 years ago.
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While animal rights groups cheered the decision, the pork industry said it will lead to higher costs nationwide for pork chops and bacon.
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In 2021 and 2022, the council eased restrictions on building duplexes, townhouses and accessory dwelling units — also known as garage apartments or granny flats.
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The movie theater business has reemerged from the darkness brought on by the global pandemic. Four months into 2023, seven films have already topped $100 million at the box office.
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Wawa has hundreds of locations, and it’s planning to build another one in Kill Devil Hills soon.
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Local startups are hopeful. But venture capital experts warn benefits will be more incremental than torrential.
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North Carolina-based First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month. The deal could reassure investors at a time of shaken confidence in the banking industry.