NC man responsible for Virginia triple shooting dead, police say
Marvin Grant opened fire in a business Wednesday morning.
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Police search for suspect with temporary NC license plate in Virginia triple shooting
Police are still searching for the suspected shooter who opened fire in a business Wednesday morning.
WCNC Charlotte
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Trump used impossible foreign labor standards as tariff workaround, small businesses say
WASHINGTON — Small businesses will once again challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs in federal court this week as they continue to feel the squeeze of the administration’s roller coaster policy on import taxes. Spice importer Burlap & Barrel and rare watch importer Collective Horology will argue Wednesday in the Court of International Trade in New […]
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U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
The U.S. job market is sturdy, though unspectacular, despite an energy shock from the Iran war as hiring rebounds from a miserable 2025.
WCNC Charlotte
Dutch police arrest suspected member of ShinyHunters, hacker group held responsible for data breaches
The group reportedly stole personal data on thousands of FBI agents, along with that of anybody who has used the jobs site to apply for the bureau.
WCNC Charlotte
Iran’s currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country’s economic stability
Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy.
WCCB Charlotte
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Who could vote against a constitutional amendment limiting income tax rate to 3.5%?
Government should tax only to raise money for its essential functions. I support a thorough review of expenditures each year. A goal I share with proponents of this amendment is a mechanism that will restrain state government from overspending. Does this amendment actually restrain spending? Why is it a constitutional amendment? It seeks to remedy […]
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The signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight.
WE BUY HOUSES. CASH 4 HOMES. FA$T CA$H. The signs, text messages and mailers promise cash, quick sales and a seamless means of unloading unwanted homes. But advocates say the business of buying homes for cash can confuse vulnerable homeowners and rob them of home equity. And now, many states are cracking down. Wholesalers often […]
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Newsmakers: Strengthening Economic Mobility in the Triangle
What is the role of accelerated and dual-enrollment programs in the state’s economic future?
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Did anyone win the $360M Powerball? Here are winning numbers for Saturday, Sept. 26
The lump sum value of Saturday's jackpot is $149.8 million before taxes.
WCNC Charlotte
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At least 10 people detained at Columbus County checkpoint, NC advocacy group says
At least 10 people were arrested or detained Thursday evening during a license checkpoint operation in Tabor City, according to Siembra NC, an immigrant rights advocacy group. The checkpoint took place near N.C. Highway 904 and Pireway Road between about 5:30 and 7 p.m., Siembra NC said. Video obtained by the group shows a man […]
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How to watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs begin Sunday, with eight teams battling for the title.
WCNC Charlotte
Batttle of the babes returns this weekend
The cocktail competition spotlights top women bartenders and industry leaders in Charlotte.
WCCB Charlotte
Reidville plant celebrates rapid growth with ribbon cutting
Drylock Technologies celebrates surpassing original job and investment goals with 212 employees and $31M invested in less than two years.
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When do the WNBA playoffs start?
The WNBA playoffs begin Sept. 27, with eight teams competing for the title. The Las Vegas Aces seek to defend their championship.
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East Charlotte businesses celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while recovering from immigration operation
Hispanic Heritage Month is putting a spotlight on Latino-owned businesses in East Charlotte.
WCNC Charlotte
Marshall talks defense industry, foreign partners at trade summit
Elaine Marshall, NC Secreatry of State, cultivates relationships at the state and internationl level crucial to economic success. The post Marshall talks defense industry, foreign partners at trade summit appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Child Passenger Safety Week: Car seat safety tips for parents
It is Child Passenger Safety Week. Britax joined Rising to break down some of the biggest car seat mistakes parents make.
WCCB Charlotte
New manufacturing facility to bring more than 100 jobs to Davie County
Alumna-Form invests $6.7 million in a new Mocksville facility, targeting over 100 jobs by 2026, shifting operations to benefit from local resources.
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Who was Presley Gerber? What we know about the model who died at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility.
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