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VinFast fights NC effort to boot it from Chatham megasite, blames delay on ‘the state’s own failure’
North Carolina lured electric-vehicle maker VinFast to build a factory in Chatham County. The state is now trying to force the company out so the site can be used for something else. VinFast says it still deserves more time.
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Protecting yourself against job scams
In today's digital landscape, job seekers are facing an increasing threat from sophisticated scammers posing as legitimate recruiters. Recent collaboration between the FBI and LinkedIn aims to raise awareness about common red flags.
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Mike Walden: Should young workers be angry about the economy?
Perhaps ironically, a recent study showed Gen Z is saving more as a percentage of their paychecks than any other generation.
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Medical-device maker Steris plans North Carolina expansion, hundreds of new jobs
Medical-device maker Steris plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars and hire hundreds of people in Sanford, state officials say. State and local officials have approved performance-based incentives packages potentially worth millions of dollars.
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Why one North Carolina county said yes to Amazon's $10 billion data center
Water, power and jobs all factored into Richmond County's decision to welcome Amazon's $10 billion data center while other communities said no.
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Companies, landowners unanimously approved RTP redevelopment. What does that mean for Apple?
On Thursday, RTP commemorated the adoption of RTP 3.0 and opened applications for new development opportunities within the park.
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In NC economic rankings, strong sectors overshadow affordability issues, for now
Finance network CNBC ranked the Tar Heel State the second-best state to do business in the latest edition of its annual rankings. It's the seventh year in a row the state has ranked among the top three.
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Cape Fear Valley Health cuts nearly 200 positions
Cape Fear Valley Health is eliminating approximately 200 positions as it faces declining federal reimbursements and rising healthcare costs.
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Anti-AI evangelist grows in popularity, calling it a "cultural matrix"
Allen is helping fuel a widening rift on AI within the American right that could pose a problem for Republicans in the coming midterm elections. Many of Allen's supporters don’t agree with the hands-off approach to regulating AI.
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NC ranks 9th nationally in business using AI
North Carolina is emerging as a leader in AI adoption, with over 22% of its businesses utilizing the technology, ranking ninth nationwide.
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Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
NEW YORK (AP) — Jaelyn Chester will wait your tables or stock your shelves. She’ll wash your dishes or scrub your toilets. If only someone would give the 17-year-old a chance.
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The age of AI: beat AI resume screeners
Job seekers face challenges with resume screening as more companies rely on AI software to sort applications. Learn how to stand out.
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Trump said Americans' finances don't motivate him in Iran talks. How are people doing economically?
President Donald Trump’s recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness.
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Amazon and Corning partner to boost fiber optics manufacturing in North Carolina
The multibillion-dollar deal would create about 1,000 advanced-manufacturing jobs in the state, plus hundreds of construction jobs, to expand Corning’s North Carolina facilities and create a workforce development program.
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Donald Thompson: AI efficiency trap: Why cutting Gen Z jobs is a strategic mistake
When you fail to invest in young professionals, you’re missing fresh perspectives that will drive results now and long into the future.
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Window company pauses JoCo expansion, cancels incentives deal due to geopolitical factors
Crystal Window & Door Systems is pausing plans to build an $83.7 million factory and create 500 jobs in Selma. Executives say it’s ‘a prudent and responsible approach given current market conditions.’
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Window company pauses JoCo expansion, cancels incentives deal due to geopolitical factors
Crystal Window & Door Systems is pausing plans to build an $83.7 million factory and create 500 jobs in Selma. Executives say it’s ‘a prudent and responsible approach given current market conditions.’
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JetZero adjusts early NC hiring targets, citing state budget delay
The startup aerospace manufacturer, which announced plans to hire 14,500 employees in Greensboro, says it doesn’t plan to create hundreds of jobs in 2027 after all. It now plans to start creating jobs in 2028. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for next month.
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How will NC lawmakers pay for state employee raises? Here’s what to watch
North Carolina’s legislative leaders say they’re still searching for ways to pay for state employee raises. Tax hikes for sports betting, state job cuts and the elimination of diversity programs are among the considerations.
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Goodyear tire plant closure marks economic shift in Cumberland County
The Goodyear tire plant will close next year, joining a list of manufacturers that have left the Fayetteville area in the last five years. It marks a shift that economic developers are watching closely.
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Caterpillar is bringing 600 new jobs to its Sanford plant
Caterpillar is bringing 600 new jobs to its Sanford manufacturing facility.
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Goodyear plant in Fayetteville closing, 1,700 jobs lost
The Goodyear tire plant in Fayetteville will be closing in 2027 and 1,700 people will lose their jobs.
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war. Hiring was better than the 65,000 that economists had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs created in March. The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%. The war h...
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U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged in March but hiring improved before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy.
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Fact-check: Trump says more Americans are working than at 'any time' in U.S. history
In multiple speeches this year, President Donald Trump has claimed that U.S. employment is at a record high. However, population growth drives this metric, so economists do not consider it a meaningful statistic.
