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Carolina Journal Published October 02

NC Chamber announces 2026 ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ winners

Carrier Chillers, Honda’s FourTrax Foreman 4×4 and Old School Brand Hot Cocoa Mix won the NC Chamber’s 2026 contest.

Carolina Journal Published October 01

NC federal judge won’t throw out government suit against landlords

A federal judge has denied multiple requests to throw out a lawsuit North Carolina, nine other states, and the federal government filed against landlords accused of using the RealPage software to keep rents high.

Carolina Journal Published September 30

Sharp Farms: tariffs squeeze NC agricultural commodities

North Carolina farmers are being impacted by tariffs from all sides, as explained by those who work Sharp Farms everyday.

Carolina Public Press Published September 25

Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed

5-year sunset of price caps draws criticism. Atrium deal for WakeMed still needs approval from NC attorney general, Federal Trade Commission. Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our…

Carolina Journal Published September 24

NC Ports targets refrigerated cargo in 5-year growth plan

Refrigerated cargo and cargo and infrastructure investment are primary growth opportunities for NC Ports.

Carolina Journal Published September 24

State objects to sealing documents linked to Vinfast suit

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is objecting to Vinfast’s request to seal documents related to the state’s lawsuit against the auto manufacturer.

Carolina Journal Published September 22

Wake commissioners vote 5-2 for Atrium-WakeMed merger

The commissioners voted on the Articles of Incorporation and the Transfer Agreement, but not before protestors disrupted the voting process numerous times and were escorted out of the room.

Carolina Journal Published September 22

Voting opens for Chamber’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ finalists

Fifteen products remain in the statewide manufacturing contest, with public voting open through Friday before winners are named Oct. 1.

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Carolina Journal Published September 16

Butterball to pay $230K in NC disability discrimination settlement

Butterball will pay $230,000 after the EEOC accused the NC-based poultry processor of firing a worker over cancer-treatment absences.