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North Carolina Is 8th Best State for Warm Winter Camping

News Staff
Monday, October 25, 2021
With the emergence of coronavirus variants and continued concerns about the state of the economy, the travel and tourism industry continues to face an uncertain recovery. But one segment of the industry has fared well during the pandemic: camping, RVing, and other forms of outdoor recreation.
President Joe Biden being sworn into office on January 20, 2021. (Image from whitehouse.gov)

President Joe Biden being sworn into office on January 20, 2021. (Image from whitehouse.gov)

Biden approval rating dips amid concerns about the economy

News Staff
Friday, October 22, 2021
In a new poll out Thursday, Oct. 21, there are rumblings that North Carolina voters are growing frustrated with President Joe Biden's overall performance and his handling of jobs and the economy.
Image by _Alicja_ from Pixabay

Image by _Alicja_ from Pixabay

Packaging Manufacturer to Invest $47 Million Catawba County Expansion

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Raleigh Oct 21, 2021 WestRock Company [NYSE:WRK], a global manufacturer of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, will create 50 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $47 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Claremont.
“TG Raleigh-Durham”: Rendering of the future Topgolf Raleigh/Durham sports entertainment venue

“TG Raleigh-Durham”: Rendering of the future Topgolf Raleigh/Durham sports entertainment venue

Topgolf Tees Off Construction Of New Venue Serving Durham & Raleigh

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
 Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, announced today it has officially kicked off development efforts for a new venue to serve all communities of the Durham and Raleigh areas in North Carolina.
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore presiding over the House session votes on Wednesday October 20, 2021. (Photo by Carolina Journal)

N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore presiding over the House session votes on Wednesday October 20, 2021. (Photo by Carolina Journal)

General Assembly passes measure to rein in a governor's emergency powers

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The N.C. House in a concurrence vote passed House Bill 264, Emergency Powers Accountability Act, 66-44, on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Specifically, the legislation requires the governor to get concurrence from the Council of State for an emergency declaration lasting more than seven days.
Photo provided by The American Cancer Society

Photo provided by The American Cancer Society

WNC Residents Unite for a World without Breast Cancer This Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
WHAT: Hundreds of local breast cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and corporate and community members are uniting to make the greatest impact to save lives and ensure no one faces breast cancer alone at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk.