Charlotte funds $100K to boost teen programs amid rise in youth crime
Charlotte's Youth Opportunities Office is investing $100K to expand teen programs aimed at preventing crime and fostering growth.
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Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift to encourage young people to do the hard, […]
NC Newsline
Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole in California
This is the third time the now 78-year-old Patricia Krenwinkel, Charles Manson's former girlfriend, has been granted parole.
WCNC Charlotte
What September’s jobs report means for your money
The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sign hiring is slowing as many Americans continue to feel pressure from higher everyday costs.
WCCB Charlotte
After 8 years of work, Palladium South brings new businesses to High Point
The High Point development is expected to create more than 280 jobs and $13.2 million in labor income, with more businesses and future housing planned.
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Americans’ water bills are growing faster than groceries, overall inflation
Household water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis. The environmental advocacy nonprofit Food and Water Watch analyzed water bill data among the nation’s 500 largest community water providers. Those systems serve a collective 155 million people — nearly half the nation’s population. Between 2015 and 2025, water bills […]
NC Newsline
NC lawmakers to vote on gas tax suspension Wednesday: The impact on your wallet & the NCDOT's budget
Republican lawmakers say the state has a revenue surplus that can offset the lost suspension revenue.
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Federal jobs report shows rise in unemployment rates
The national report is the last before the 2026 midterms and shows a slight increase in joblessness in the U.S., with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent.
WCNC Charlotte
Locke: Property tax levy limit could have saved taxpayers $5.9B
Under the model, county property tax levies would have been lower in 98 of NC’s 100 counties from fiscal year 2021-22 through fiscal year 2025-26. The post Locke: Property tax levy limit could have saved taxpayers $5.9B appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Panthers' primetime game boosts Uptown Charlotte businesses
Businesses near Bank of America Stadium thrive as Panthers play in primetime, with significant economic impact and increased customer traction for Charlotte.
WCNC Charlotte
US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, according to new data, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy.
WCCB Charlotte
FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau
The FBI has released a classified report to the workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history when it "fell short." That's according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
WCCB Charlotte
First Friday brings crowds, customers, and support to Winston-Salem’s Arts District
First Friday is creating space for artists and small businesses to attract new customers, keep money local and showcase creativity.
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Viral cookie shop Chip City abruptly closes all locations
Chip City, famous for its viral cookies, is closing all 24 locations because of macroeconomic challenges.
WCNC Charlotte
SNAP funding change shifts more costs to counties
Guilford County faces an estimated $3 million-plus annual increase to administer food assistance. Forsyth County says it has budgeted $1.66 million for the change.
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Fort Mill's development moratorium ends as town faces growth challenges
Fort Mill's growth debate continues as a six-month moratorium on new development ends, but some want it back.
WCNC Charlotte
U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
Claims for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them because they can be a sign of where the job market is headed.
WFMY News 2
More parental leave, faster hiring among changes coming to NC workforce
By Kelly Hinchcliffe NC Local The Public Workforce Modernization Act, which goes into effect Oct. 1, is the largest overhaul of North Carolina’s state human resources system in more than 60 years, according to the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). “Everybody’s thrilled over the parental leave. I mean, that’s just huge,” said […] The post More parental leave, faster hiring among changes coming to NC workforce appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
NC Health News
Did anyone win the $409M Powerball? Here are winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 30
The lump sum cash value of Wednesday's jackpot is $170.2 million before taxes.
WCNC Charlotte
Gastonia gets $45,000 grant to support winter weather shelter
"They need the help. There are people here who want to change."
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