The recovery of the economy is at the front of everyone's mind. Third-quarter unemployment numbers for North Carolina so far show reasons to be positive, but also to worry.
September 24, 2020
North Carolina Breaking News
Nonprofit Designed for Joy Rises to the Occasion
Raleigh nonprofit Designed for Joy (DFJ) gives vulnerable women dignified work. At Designed for Joy, women who come out of trafficking, homelessness, or the prison system are trained as artisans. They make high-quality leather bags, jewelry and home decor. Executive director and founder, Cary Heise, believes in second chances. “We really like to inspire other small businesses and people with...
AG Stein Gets Residents Student Loan Help in ITT Tech Lawsuit
Over the past several years, students across the country took out student loans to attend ITT Technical Institute. Now, thousands of those students—including 1,500 here in NC—will be getting some much-needed debt relief to help with those loans.
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Business
Third Quarter Economic Outlook for NC: The Good, Bad and Unknown
The recovery of the economy is at the front of everyone's mind. Third-quarter unemployment numbers for North Carolina so far show reasons to be positive, but also to worry.
RDU Challenge Looks to Local Researchers to Improve Air Travel
A group of interested parties from the Triangle area wants to make RDU International Airport better. Now they're looking to local talent to help them do it.
NC Looks Ripe for Medical Transport from Lyft
The ride-sharing company partners with healthcare systems and insurance providers to transport their patients and members. If you have a plan from one of Lyft's partners, you receive the ride-share as a benefit.
Nonprofit Designed for Joy Rises to the Occasion
Raleigh nonprofit Designed for Joy (DFJ) gives vulnerable women dignified work. At Designed for Joy, women who come out of...
Health
4 Reasons You Should Try Knitting This Fall
In the coming months, people across the U.S. will be looking for ways to keep themselves safe and amused as they hunker down for the country's first COVID-19 winter. One suggestion: knitting.
NC Looks Ripe for Medical Transport from Lyft
The ride-sharing company partners with healthcare systems and insurance providers to transport their patients and members. If you have a plan from one of Lyft's partners, you receive the ride-share as a benefit.
Snake encounters are on the rise: Five North Carolina Snakes You Should Recognize On Sight
Snake encounters and bites have been on the rise in North Carolina across the country. Why? One theory is increased...
Are Medical Monitoring Devices Coming to NC?
Two Silicon Valley insiders outlined the devices' future in panels last week. What should you know?
Law
Let’s Take A Look At The Race For North Carolina’s 5th District
Two candidates — David Wilson Brown and Jeff Gregory — are challenging Congresswoman Virginia Foxx to represent North Carolina's 5th District.
AG Stein Gets Residents Student Loan Help in ITT Tech Lawsuit
Over the past several years, students across the country took out student loans to attend ITT Technical Institute. Now, thousands of those students—including 1,500 here in NC—will be getting some much-needed debt relief to help with those loans.
N.C. Joins Other States in Lawsuit Over Methane-Protection Rollbacks
Last month, North Carolina joined states across the country calling on the U.S. Census Bureau to undue its decision to shorten the 2020 census period by one month. This month, North Carolina joined states across the country again, suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
A Property Dispute Can Go From Hypothetical To Real Very Fast
While unique property cases are interesting, the less-interesting property cases tend to carry more importance. The North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed one of those more common cases in a published opinion from Sept. 1, and it carries crucial implications.