Local News in Wake County

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…

NC Ports targets refrigerated cargo in 5-year growth plan

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

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.

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.

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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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.