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TCOM again makes semifinal round of 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' contest
For the second year in a row, TCOM LP's lighter-than-air aerostats have made to the second round of the N.C. Chamber of Commerce's "Coolest Thing Made in NC" online contest. The NC Chamber announced Thursday that TCOM's aerostats were among the 16 products selected as semifinalists after the first round of voting in the "Coolest" contest's medium-to-large business category. Another 15 products were selected "Coolest" in the small business category. ...
Animal shelters across the Carolinas packed with homeless dogs, cats
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Every animal shelter in the area is at capacity, bursting with adoptable dogs and cats or all ages, sizes and breeds. WCNC Charlotte is making an impact in the community by helping animals find their forever home through NBC's Clear the Shelters campaign. In Union...
Elaine Marshall: With success came bigger dreams, North Carolina history
(The Center Square) – Growing up on a small rural farm, Elaine Marshall didn’t expect to play such a role in North Carolina history. After 28 years as secretary of state, she's running this year to serve her eighth term. A win would put her in service with a sixth different governor. “It’s historic, and it’s also astonishing to me because I didn’t grow up dreaming that I would be...
Indian Tech Giant in North Carolina Announces Layoffs: Implications for Local Economy
HCL America, a subsidiary of the Indian tech giant HCL Technologies Ltd., is laying off at least 57 employees in Cary, North Carolina, as part of a restructuring. The layoffs are expected to occur between November 1 and January 6, according to a notice filed with state commerce officials under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
99 hospitals support state's medical debt relief plan: Governor
A new program overseen by the state’s health department will help eliminate medical debt for those struggling to pay their hospital bills in North Carolina and now has uniform support from hospitals. Gov. Roy Cooper recently announced that all of the state’s 99 acute care hospitals will participate in an innovative new medical debt forgiveness program for low- and middle-income patients. “We are excited to announce all of North Carolina’s...
How Much Do Delivery Drivers Make in North Carolina? What you need to know!
Delivery driving takes many forms, from picking up crops in rural areas to delivering packages in the suburbs or bringing food to city dwellers. However, the wages for delivery drivers can vary significantly depending on location.
Counties with the lowest home prices in North Carolina
The real estate market may be booming across the country, but in North Carolina, not all regions are seeing skyrocketing home prices. While low interest rates and increased demand are pushing up housing costs in many areas, several counties in North Carolina still offer incredibly affordable homeownership opportunities.
Just as people are retiring, their long-term care insurance rates are soaring
BELMONT, N.C. — People who bought insurance decades ago to cover their potential need for long-term care one day are seeing their premiums skyrocket now that they're retired and are on fixed incomes. A WCNC Charlotte investigation found long-term care rates in North Carolina alone have increased by more...
High school football: Falcons field goal seals win over Panthers
South Central’s Colby Tucker was the man of the moment for the Falcons’ football team. Twice. His 40-yard field goal in the waning seconds helped complete a South Central comeback in a 17-14 victory over North Pitt on Friday. “He kicked the devil out of that sucker, man,” South Central coach Chris Cherry said. ...
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