Money & Jobs
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Asheville protesters plan big showing as G20 meets in western NC
As world finance leaders gather for a G20 summit in Asheville, local activists will denounce the federal government’s limited response to Helene.
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How much it takes to be considered ‘middle class’ in North Carolina
A study from financial information company SmartAsset has defined what it takes to be “middle class” in all 50 states, including North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: Josh Stein just blasted a controversial GOP court bill. Here’s why
The latest on Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a controversial court bill, an update on SNAP cuts, and the Winston-Salem Open brings tennis’ big stars.
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Where does NC rank on gambling addiction? Here’s what WalletHub found
NC is not a state that’s particularly friendly to gambling. But it still has a problem with gambling addiction.
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Good News Friday: The NC hemp ban isn’t dead, but it’s delayed
For now, NC lawmakers are tabling a controversial hemp ban. Plus, a North Carolina sports great gets his dues.
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Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion Amazon data center in rural NC
Residents say they were left out of the decision-making process for a data center project in NC that includes hundreds of polluting diesel generators.
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A rural NC city delays its decision on data centers
In the rural western NC city of Kings Mountain, leaders are at odds over extending a moratorium on data centers.
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3 things happening in NC: The 100-mile yard sale on US Highway 21 returns this week
A bargain hunter’s dream come true returns this week with the 100 mile yard sale
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Good News Friday: NC employees get ‘historic’ boost in parental leave
NC is near the top in parental leave for state workers. Plus, a Republican operative gets the boot for trying to cut voting hours.
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Plans for an Asheville Costco could be back from the dead
This year, CostCo pulled out of a plan to build western North Carolina’s first store. But talks are back on, Asheville’s mayor says.
