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Edgecombe County had the highest overall October unemployment rate at 7.5%
Edgecombe County had the highest overall October unemployment rate at 7.5%
 
Tax credits for higher-income people buying expensive electric vehicles will be borne on the backs of the poor
 
North Carolinians will have reason to celebrate on January 1, 2023 as they see more money in their paychecks.
North Carolinians will have reason to celebrate on January 1, 2023 as they see more money in their paychecks.
 
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has released an update of its stellar “License to Work” report, which examines the burdens of occupational licensing regulations across the country.
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has released an update of its stellar “License to Work” report, which examines the burdens of occupational licensing regulations across the country.
 
Inspired by the recent actions of new Twitter owner and chief executive Elon Musk, more business leaders in California’s Silicon Valley are dismissing surplus employees.
Inspired by the recent actions of new Twitter owner and chief executive Elon Musk, more business leaders in California’s Silicon Valley are dismissing surplus employees.
 
One of the most noteworthy geopolitical and economic developments in modern history has been the emergence of China as a superpower. The miraculous rise of the once-ascendent communist nation, however, could lose tremendous momentum as the strength of its manufacturing sector rapidly dissipates.
One of the most noteworthy geopolitical and economic developments in modern history has been the emergence of China as a superpower. The miraculous rise of the once-ascendent communist nation, however, could lose tremendous momentum as the strength of its manufacturing sector rapidly dissipates.
 
Building permits are down more than 15% from a year ago.
Building permits are down more than 15% from a year ago.
 
North Carolina places 10th in the nation for its tax environment, according to new rankings from the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
North Carolina places 10th in the nation for its tax environment, according to new rankings from the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
 
Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee discussed the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX in a Thursday hearing, during which a top regulator acknowledged that he met with former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on multiple occasions.
Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee discussed the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX in a Thursday hearing, during which a top regulator acknowledged that he met with former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on multiple occasions.
 
Just 20% of North Carolinians plan to do their holiday shopping on Black Friday, compared to 40% on Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year.
Just 20% of North Carolinians plan to do their holiday shopping on Black Friday, compared to 40% on Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year.
 
Ongoing trend continues of companies not living up to their economic promises to North Carolina despite JDIG incentives.
Ongoing trend continues of companies not living up to their economic promises to North Carolina despite JDIG incentives.
 
Unemployment increased in 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties last month according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce.
Unemployment increased in 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties last month according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce.
 
American retail expenditures declined 0.6% between October and November, according to data released on Thursday by the Census Bureau.
American retail expenditures declined 0.6% between October and November, according to data released on Thursday by the Census Bureau.
 
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
 
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has devoted much of his energy over the past several weeks to improving Twitter, leading investors behind the electric automaker to express concern about possible reputational harm to the brand.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has devoted much of his energy over the past several weeks to improving Twitter, leading investors behind the electric automaker to express concern about possible reputational harm to the brand.
 
Though President Biden initially took a victory lap, it looks like a devastating rail strike may be in the country’s future
Though President Biden initially took a victory lap, it looks like a devastating rail strike may be in the country’s future
 
Sticker shock is hitting some shoppers as they get ready to host Thanksgiving this year. The soaring cost of energy is slowing supply chains for grocery stores and spiking costs for farmers.
Sticker shock is hitting some shoppers as they get ready to host Thanksgiving this year. The soaring cost of energy is slowing supply chains for grocery stores and spiking costs for farmers.
 
Reliance on green energy leaves Europe vulnerable to emergency power plans and crippled nuclear reactors
Reliance on green energy leaves Europe vulnerable to emergency power plans and crippled nuclear reactors
 
Household debt rose again in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Household debt rose again in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 
Along with being one of the greatest documents for human liberty ever created, the Declaration of Independence provided an extensive list of how King George III had abused and usurped Great Britain’s American subjects’ rights under God and the law.
Along with being one of the greatest documents for human liberty ever created, the Declaration of Independence provided an extensive list of how King George III had abused and usurped Great Britain’s American subjects’ rights under God and the law.
 
RALEIGH: Nelipak Corporation (d/b/a Nelipak Healthcare Packaging), a leading global healthcare packaging manufacturer, will initially invest at least $11.8 million to establish a flexible packaging production site in Winston-Salem, announced Governor Roy Cooper.
RALEIGH: Nelipak Corporation (d/b/a Nelipak Healthcare Packaging), a leading global healthcare packaging manufacturer, will initially invest at least $11.8 million to establish a flexible packaging production site in Winston-Salem, announced Governor Roy Cooper.
 
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses a critical shortcoming in Emily Oster’s October 31 essay in The Atlantic calling for a “pandemic amnesty.”
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses a critical shortcoming in Emily Oster’s October 31 essay in The Atlantic calling for a “pandemic amnesty.”
 
WASHINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2022) – UScellular has appointed Dusty Hathaway to sales manager for the company’s Washington location at 875 W. 15th St.
WASHINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2022) – UScellular has appointed Dusty Hathaway to sales manager for the company’s Washington location at 875 W. 15th St.
 
Future Meat Technologies Inc. d/b/a Believer Meats, a cultivated meat company, will create up to 100 new jobs in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Future Meat Technologies Inc. d/b/a Believer Meats, a cultivated meat company, will create up to 100 new jobs in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
 
Despite a strong job market, as Meta, Amazon and Disney all cut jobs
 
Woodgrain, Inc., a building products company, will create 42 new jobs in Nash County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $7.5 million to expand its door-hanging operation in Rocky Mount.
Woodgrain, Inc., a building products company, will create 42 new jobs in Nash County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $7.5 million to expand its door-hanging operation in Rocky Mount.
 
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can expect to pay much more for your feast. Nearly all your favorite ingredients will have increased in price since last year.
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can expect to pay much more for your feast. Nearly all your favorite ingredients will have increased in price since last year.
 
And interstate compacts may be one way to protect business
 
There is an answer, if progressives can bring themselves to give it.
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
 
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