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Number of banned books in NC continues to grow after parents' complaints

North Carolina schools continue to remove books from their libraries over after parents complained.

Arcimoto EVs now for sale in NC

Arcimoto announced that it is now accepting vehicle orders from customers in Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Mexico.

Arcimoto electric vehicles

Arcimoto, Inc now accepting vehicle orders from customers in Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Mexico.

'Cocaine bear' movie based on real NC plane crash, skydiver mystery from 1980s

Whether you've seen the new box-office success 'Cocaine Bear' or not, you may not realize the movie is based on a true story that has connections right here in North Carolina.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer and Jake Coyle, AP film writer

'Cocaine bear' movie based on real NC plane crash, skydiver mystery from 1980s

Female power: NC surges to No. 9 in rankings for women-led startups

North Carolina is the No. 9 state for women-led startups, up eight spots from 2022, according to a new study from Merchant Maverick. Let's take a look at the data and the reasoning.

North Carolina ranks highly as best state to start a business, reports say

North Carolina ranks as a top state in two recent reports as the best place to start a new business. And entrepreneurs continue to strike out on their own despite inflation as well as other economic challenges.

NC business recruiters aim for record 100k jobs, $112B in investment for 2023

To say 2023 could be a sensational one for North Carolina's economy business recruiting is not an exaggeration. No brag, just potential fact. So says Christopher Chung, head of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Governor Roy Cooper commutes sentences, issues pardons of forgiveness Tuesday

Tuesday, The State of North Carolina said Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of forgiveness to four others.

Report: NC's booming life science sector now pays average wage of $112,000

A new report’s evaluation of the past two years: despite global turmoil, the COVID pandemic has allowed a positive run for NC's life sciences community.

Living in North Carolina: 11 inspiring reasons why North Carolina is the perfect place for you and your family

Living in North Carolina offers a little bit of everything, making it a popular choice for many people looking for a new place to call home.

WRAL Digital

Living in North Carolina: 11 inspiring reasons why North Carolina is the perfect place for you and your family

Unemployment rates decreased in all 100 NC counties in July

Unemployment rates decreased throughout North Carolina in July, with all 100 counties seeing a dip in their percentage, according to a new report form the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

NC takes top spot in another business climate ranking; Raleigh also scores well

On the industry and talent recruiting battlefronts there's more good news for the Raleigh metro area and the state of North Carolina. Let's take a look.

Economist: NC labor market 'shows no signs of slowing down'

North Carolina's unemployment rate remains low at 3.4% despite growing concerns about a possible recession and some layoffs being reported across the state. And companies keep hiring.

NC rural infrastructure grants trigger $200M in private investment, hundreds of jobs

More than $200 million in private investment along with hundreds of jobs are coming to areas outside North Carolina major metros thanks to nearly $4.3 million in grants through the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority.

North Carolina & race to be No. 1: Is it really best to be ranked at top?

Last month our home state of North Carolina was named “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC (see the full ranking here). It wasn’t long after when some commentators pointed out that Oxfam had named N.C. the worst state for workers in its most recent rankings. What's going on? Let's take a look.

North Carolina & race to be No. 1: We're on way to become 'envy of the world,' says commerce secretary

NC Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders said on Thursday that collaboration on workforce development will be critical for long-term economic growth.

North Carolina Museum of History showcases state from A-Z

Artifacts, images and interactive displays will take guests through the exhibition, which opens on Sept. 3.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

North Carolina Museum of History showcases state from A-Z

Will 'fat and happy' NC land a new chip factory? An insider says 'possibly'

An industry insider shares his thoughts about whether North Carolina is in the race to land a new semiconductor factory in an exclusive interview with WRAL TechWire.

Wrightsville Beach renourishment project uncovers hundreds of thousands of tires in the ocean

After officials tasked with filling in Wrightsville's eroding beach were pushed offshore to source sand, they made a daunting discovery: Hundreds of thousands of tires that likely migrated from an artificial reef created by the Division of Marine Fisheries decades ago.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Wrightsville Beach renourishment project uncovers hundreds of thousands of tires in the ocean

Technology can help make North Carolina smarter and safer - here's how

Artificial intelligenceI technologies and smart sensors can serve as an effective alternative to metal detectors and other systems.can be a part of a comprehensive gun safety strategy. Let's talk about how North Carolina can be a smarter and safer state.