North Carolina Named Number One in Workforce Development by Site Selection Magazine
Site Selection magazine ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Governor Josh Stein celebrated this ranking during a recent visit to Machine Specialties Inc. (MSI) in Whitsett, where he highlighted the state’s workforce
North Carolina Awarded $213 Million for Rural Health Transformation Program
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded North Carolina $213 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These funds will improve health care access for rural North Carolinians. In November, North Carolina submitted its application for
NCDHHS Offering Free Residential Radon Test Kits for Radon Action Month
In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits that became available beginning Jan. 1, 2026, at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure is preventable, and testing
HPD January P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic
The Hickory Police Department’s January traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic – will be located on Hwy 70 SE from South Center Street to Fairgrove Church Road SE. Enforcement will focus on red light