North Carolina textile mill ‘doubling down’ in response to tariffs
Kings Mountain, N.C. — The one certainty about the current tariff discussions is that nothing is certain, a factor that creates challenges for businesses attempting to strategize with regard to potential impact. However, one North Carolina textile operation isn’t changing its go-to-market strategy at all and is...
Opinion: Misinformation and disinformation is only getting worse, and no, 10,000 people did not...
We live in the age of information. And misinformation. And disinformation. Often, more of the latter two get pumped out around the globe than the former — you know, the actual real information, once romantically called “the facts.”. We’re inundated with misinformation (false or incorrect information) and...
Three N.C. sheriffs bring mental health treatment behind bars
A handful of men in orange jumpsuits gather around tables inside a specialized unit at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. They turn their attention to a whiteboard, where the words “defendant,” “judge,” “defense attorney,” “district attorney,” “jury” and other legal terms are written.
As 1,200 left FEMA Helene hotels in North Carolina, homelessness and housing come to...
ASHEVILLE - All down the halls and in rooms of the Country Inn and Suites near Westgate Mall, a small community of displaced Buncombe County residents greet each other after walking their pets or taking a stroll outside. General Manager Cerena Cruz can easily name the members of the tight-knit group supported by...
The right’s latest nonsensical anti-DEI proposal
Of all the recent crazy developments in the world of law and policymaking, the ongoing scheme to convince millions of people that commonsense ideas like diversity, equity and inclusion should be feared and eradicated is among the most troubling. The result has been a parade of new policies that will not just halt our...
Inmate accused of killing 4 in attempted North Carolina prison break on trial
Jonathan Monk is accused of helping start a fire in the sewing facility at the prison on Oct. 12, 2017, before murdering four prison employees.
DOGE names 20 federal offices, including 2 in Charlotte, among NC lease cancellations
20 offices providing a variety of services across North Carolina are listed on DOGE’s “wall of receipts.”
Don’t panic: financial experts share tips for investors amid market drops
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Looking ahead to Monday, there’s a big question mark about what the stock markets will do after last week saw the biggest drops in six months. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a crystal ball that could tell us what will happen when the stock market opens in about 10 hours?
Thomasville City Council Briefing Agenda: Key Highlights and Discussions
The Thomasville City Council is set to convene for its briefing meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. at 20 Stadium Drive, Thomasville, NC. Mayor Raleigh York, Jr. will preside over the meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Shell also in attendance. The agenda includes a variety of discussions, recognitions, and...
Spring 2025 Messinger-Williams courses to be offered
The Messinger-Williams Community Education Initiative is an extension of the Hood Theological Seminary’s Messinger and Williams Family Chair in Theology and Ethics. There will be courses offered at various times throughout the year. Course topics will vary but will consistently deal with issues of faith, ethics and...