Corning Inc. has announced it will transition its 780,000-square-foot Tarboro distribution hub to Ryder. Though the company filed a state-mandated WARN notice, the facility will remain open and the majority of the 123 employees are expected to transition to Ryder.

Young buyers are snapping up long-running North Carolina firms, modernizing operations while keeping employees and customers local.

Publix’s Latta Park store in north Durham is moving toward a spring opening and the chain is holding a three-day job fair this weekend to hire roughly 140 workers.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued guidelines for retailers on rounding cash transactions after penny production ceased, to ensure fair tax calculations.

JD Sports is opening its first Raleigh store at Crabtree Valley Mall as the center undergoes a $60M refresh.

Ralliant’s $1.4B goodwill write‑down tied to EA Elektro‑Automatik triggered a roughly 32% stock drop and a wave of investor probes from national law firms.

The Town of Garner introduces LaunchGARNER, a mentorship and sponsorship program to support local entrepreneurs, encouraging contributions from residents.

Raleigh Water to launch new customer portal on Nov 12, requiring autopay users to re-enroll; service blackout from Nov 7-11. Support available at events and online.

Raleigh Water's billing system will be offline from Nov. 7-11 for a portal upgrade, affecting payment and service processes; emergency services will continue. Late fees and disconnections are suspended temporarily.

Chatham County Public Libraries and Hoops Pizzeria's "Pizza for Pages" program rewards students with free pizza for meeting reading goals until June 10, 2026.

Wake Forest's HRC is now accepting applications for the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo, to be held at the Renaissance Centre, focusing on diversity in entrepreneurship.

NCDHHS introduced a loan repayment program for nurses in rural NC to address healthcare disparities, with support from a $50 million fund by the state assembly.

Garner's Police Department recruitment video won third place at the 3CMA Awards, highlighting their creative approach to attracting new officers and showcasing community involvement.