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North Carolina investor buys Sumter hotel for $3.5M

North Carolina investor buys Sumter hotel for $3.5M

​ Sleep Inn Sumter sold for $3.5M to North Carolina investor Marcus & Millichap represented both seller and buyer 63-room hotel located near Shaw AFB and Prisma Health Property features business center, pool, and free breakfast Marcus & Millichap,...

Severe weather in storm's wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency

Severe weather in storm's wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency

An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina can seek federal funding...

Two communities join North Carolina's main street programs

Two communities join North Carolina's main street programs

The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Main Street and Rural Planning Center has announced that Thomasville is now a designated North Carolina Main Street Community, while Siler City will join the Downtown Associate Community (DAC) program....

As culture wars flared up under Trump, NC lawmakers pass anti-trans bills

As culture wars flared up under Trump, NC lawmakers pass anti-trans bills

Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest LGBTQ news from the Carolinas in your inbox every week. Donald Trump closed out his 2024 presidential campaign with a searing condemnation of trans rights: “Kamala Harris is for they/them,...

2,482 Jamaicans Secure US Jobs Under Agricultural and Non-agriculturalvisa Programmes

A total of 2,482 Jamaicans travelled to the United States (US) for employment between January and June 2025 under the H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (non-agricultural) visa programmes. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles...

Rep. Kelly Hastings highlights new North Carolina law on depoliticizing disaster relief

Rep. Kelly Hastings highlights new North Carolina law on depoliticizing disaster relief

Rep. Kelly Hastings, a Republican representing North Carolina, posted several updates on his social media account in mid-July 2025 regarding disaster relief efforts and legislative developments in the state.On July 15, 2025, Hastings expressed...

North Carolina joins $200 million lawsuit after FEMA cuts impact state projects

Leland, N.C. (WECT) – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a $200 million lawsuit against the federal government after over 60 North Carolina entities lost funding after the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)...

North Carolina launches initiative to combat cryptocurrency ATM scams

North Carolina launches initiative to combat cryptocurrency ATM scams

RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall have launched a statewide initiative in North Carolina to combat bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams, which can result in victims losing over $100,000. The initiative,...

State lawmakers and filmmakers work to revitalize film industry in North Carolina

State lawmakers and filmmakers work to revitalize film industry in North Carolina

A group of bipartisan lawmakers wants you to see North Carolina on your movie and television screens more.The General Assembly’s Film Industry Study Committee is reconvening to look at ways to revitalize the state’s film industry.Before 2015,...

North Carolina governor doesn’t appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander

North Carolina governor doesn’t appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic Gov. Josh Stein decided Wednesday against appealing a trial court ruling that did not go in his favor last month, securing a small victory for Republican lawmakers whom the governor was challenging....

Growing the Local Nursing Workforce through Apprenticeship in North Carolina

Growing the Local Nursing Workforce through Apprenticeship in North Carolina

North Carolina needs more nurses. A decade from now, North Carolina is projected to have a 22 percent shortage of registered nurses—the most severe in any state. Nursing shortages lead to medical mistakes, nursing burn-out, and delays in needed...

Governor Stein visits Chapel Hill storm survivors for recovery talks

Governor Stein visits Chapel Hill storm survivors for recovery talks

The visit follows a State of Emergency declaration as storm recovery efforts ramp up across central North Carolina. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein will travel to Chapel Hill on Friday to meet with local leaders, business owners, and...

State of Emergency issued in wake of Chantal flooding in North Carolina

State of Emergency issued in wake of Chantal flooding in North Carolina

WE ARE STILL SEEING THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND BY LAST WEEK’S TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL. OUR JOSHUA DAVIS IS IN HAW RIVER, WHERE HE SPENT TIME WITH THE FAMILY CLEANING UP. AND WHAT THEY SAY THEY’RE GRATEFUL FOR. IT’S BEEN A WEEK SINCE TROPICAL STORM...

USDA reminds North Carolina producers to file crop acreage reports

USDA reminds North Carolina producers to file crop acreage reports

After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in North Carolina should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline. “In order to receive...

Businesses in Hot Springs say they're ready for visitors after flooding from Helene; NC governor encourages tourists

Businesses in Hot Springs say they're ready for visitors after flooding from Helene; NC governor encourages tourists

Gov. Josh Stein urges tourists to visit Hot Springs, where businesses are rebuilding nearly 10 months after Helene’s devastation. HOT SPRINGS, N.C. — Flooding from Hurricane Helene slammed parts of the region last September, including in Hot...

State of emergency declared for 13 NC counties impacted by Chantal; price gouging law in effect

State of emergency declared for 13 NC counties impacted by Chantal; price gouging law in effect

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency for the areas impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal. It clears the way for state and federal recovery assistance. The declaration is for 13 counties,...

North Carolina officials unite to tackle bitcoin ATM scams

North Carolina officials unite to tackle bitcoin ATM scams

THANKS FOR STAYING WITH US. WE ARE FOLLOWING SEVERAL TOP STORIES RIGHT NOW, AND WE START IN DENTON, WHERE THE TOWN’S NOW FORMER FIRE CHIEF IS CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD. WE BROUGHT THIS TO YOU AS BREAKING NEWS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. ACCORDING...

Men's Wearhouse parent company starts search for a new CFO

Men's Wearhouse parent company starts search for a new CFO

The nation's largest private employer is cutting jobs as it looks to simplify its structure, reported Bloomberg News. According to a memo viewed by Bloomberg, Walmart is eliminating the market coordinator job that supports some managers. The...

Walmart again cutting hundreds of corporate jobs

Walmart again cutting hundreds of corporate jobs

Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of jobs that support stores, market managers, and coaching positions around its training academies. The retail giant made the announcement Wednesday (July 16) and it was first reported by Bloomberg....

Governor Stein decides against appealing ruling on Senate Bill 382

Governor Stein decides against appealing ruling on Senate Bill 382

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced he would not appeal the trial court's decision regarding Senate Bill 382 and its impact on the State Highway Patrol's structure. Governor Stein issued a statement explaining his reasoning. “I brought this...

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