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Governor Josh Stein has announced that Wow Bao, an Asian street food brand, will establish its first company-operated manufacturing facility in Forest City, North Carolina.

International trade's impact on North Carolina's economy from 2019 to 2024

North Carolina, the 15th largest export state in the United States, has shown significant engagement in international trade, with notable growth and recovery observed between 2019 and 2024.

Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee to hold meeting on April 16

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee is scheduled to convene on April 16, 2025.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to hold meeting on April 16 and April 17

The State Water Infrastructure Authority has scheduled an in-person meeting in Edenton and a teleconference via Webex on April 16 and April 17.

North Carolina: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in Q1

By Old North News | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Biologics companies from North Carolina in the first quarter of 2025.

North Carolina's combined tax revenues down 19% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Old North News | Apr 11, 2025

North Carolina collected $9.2 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in North Carolina during Q1

By Old North News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from North Carolina in the first quarter of 2025.

Q3 2024: North Carolina's combined tax revenues down 19% since Q2 2024

North Carolina collected $9.2 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

North Carolina advises early renewal for fishing and dealer licenses

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is set to start the renewal process for commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits on April 15.

Public hearing announced for proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has announced a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County.

Kimberly McCaslin to speak at Wake Forest's 2025 Hylton Lecture

Kimberly McCaslin, a partner and head of the North America Portfolio Group at Bain Capital, is set to deliver the keynote address for the 2025 Hylton Lecture at Wake Forest University School of Business.

North Carolina ranks 8th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, North Carolina reported 1,698 teacher vacancies, equating to 11 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 8th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

NC coastal management schedules second public hearing for Mid-Currituck Bridge permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management will conduct a public hearing on April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Currituck Extension Center in Barco.

Governor's council holds first meeting on workforce and apprenticeships

Governor Josh Stein inaugurated the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships in Raleigh.

Unemployment rates decrease across most of North Carolina's counties in February 2025

Unemployment rates in North Carolina showed a decline in most counties for February 2025, according to recently released data.

N.C. Plant Conservation Board meeting scheduled for April 16 in Raleigh

The N.C. Plant Conservation Board is scheduled to hold a meeting to address various topics concerning land conservation, stewardship efforts by the N.C. Plant Conservation Program, and regulatory matters.

Bailey Manufacturing Company to create 35 jobs with new North Carolina facility

Bailey Manufacturing Company (BMC) is set to establish a new production facility in Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, a move projected to create 35 jobs and inject an estimated $4.3 million investment into the area.

State Water Infrastructure Authority meetings set for Edenton and online participation

The State Water Infrastructure Authority is set to convene in Edenton and via teleconference on Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17.

N.C. extends Spotted Seatrout harvest closure through June 30