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Politics & Government

Carolina Curious: What professions are most common among state legislators?

5:00am May 19, 2025

The North Carolina General Assembly is currently in session, considering bills on a variety of issues that could shape residents' future. For this week's Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons was wondering: What professions are most common among state legislators?

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Economy

Tech firm expansion to add up to 150 jobs in North Wilkesboro

2:42pm November 27, 2024

by Paul Garber

Provalus, an information technology outsourcing company, plans to spend more than $1 million to expand into North Wilkesboro.

Uptick in visitors to North Carolina's national and state parks is a 'mixed bag'

3:24pm August 27, 2024

by David Ford

National park tourism in North Carolina contributes billions to the state economy and creates thousands of jobs. But the rising number of visitors to nature areas is in some ways a double-edged sword.

Gov. Roy Cooper visits students in the manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program in Wayne County.

Politics & Government

Gov. Cooper announces $4M grant to expand apprenticeship program

6:00am August 26, 2024

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper announced a new apprenticeship program grant to help provide pathways to high-demand jobs in North Carolina.

Economy

Manufacturing business expansions bring new jobs and investment to the Piedmont

3:16pm June 28, 2024

by David Ford

Manufacturing jobs and investment continue to arrive in the Piedmont Triad with expansions by Nucor Rebar Fabrication and Excel Interior Door.

Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plant

12:21pm October 31, 2023

by Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press/Report for America

Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it's constructing in North Carolina, more than doubling its prior investments and expected number of new jobs, the company announced Tuesday.

President Joe Biden and members of the military

As Biden visits renamed N.C. military base, DeSantis slams 'political correctness run amok'

9:20am June 10, 2023

by Associated Press

President Joe Biden traveled to the recently renamed Fort Liberty in North Carolina on Friday to sign an executive order that aims to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones' deployments.

Politics & Government

Biden heads to North Carolina to push clean energy agenda and promote order aiding military spouses

10:20am June 09, 2023

by Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order that aims to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones' deployments

Bosch plans $130M expansion, 400 new jobs in Lincolnton

10:20am June 02, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

The Bosch power tools company is planning a major expansion at its Lincoln County manufacturing site.

Transportation

Aircraft maintenance company plans expansion at PTI

10:37am April 18, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

An aircraft maintenance company has announced an expansion near Piedmont Triad International Airport. TAT Piedmont Aviation plans to create 85 jobs as it increases its services.