By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – Amid ongoing scrutiny for customer complaints and other operational problems, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) is set to increase prices by nearly 20% starting in July, in accordance with a North…
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Wolfpack arrives in Phoenix! Faces No. 1 seed Purdue Saturday at Final Four
Phoenix, AZ – The NC State men’s basketball team arrived in Phoenix, Ariz., Wednesday afternoon for the 2024 Final Four. photo courtesy of NC State SID The Pack opens play in the Final Four on Saturday evening when it faces…
FirstHealth Family Medicine accepting new patients at Northwood Landing
By Derek Medlin, FirstHealth Corporate Communications FirstHealth Family Medicine – Chatham is moving to a new location and is accepting new patients. Beginning April 1, Claire Repine, D.O. and Roger Diaz, PA-C, will see patients at Northwood Landing at 40…
Duke to hold 2024 football Pro Day on Thursday
Durham, NC – Duke’s annual football Pro Day is set for Thursday. Thirteen former Blue Devils will work out for NFL scouts and coaches. Offensive lineman Graham Barton, cornerback Al Blades Jr., wide receiver Jalon Calhoun, defensive tackles DeWayne Carter,…
Caring for the community: Mountaire Farms’ Easter for Thousands program
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms, a poultry processing company, orchestrates an annual event that goes beyond the clucking of chickens and the hum of machinery. For the past three years, Mountaire Farms has been dedicated to…
Celebrity Dairy: A journey into goat farming
By Gene Galin Nestled in the heart of western Chatham County lies a unique haven, where goats roam freely, gelato comes in exotic flavors, and guests are welcomed with open arms. Celebrity Dairy isn’t just a farm; it’s a testament…
A costly mistake: Court ruling exposes downside of corporate diversity targets
By Mitch Kokai Raleigh, NC – David Duvall was a standout employee by Novant Health’s standards. photo by Drazen Zigic Working in North Carolina, Duvall “performed exceptionally in his role, receiving strong performance reviews and gaining national recognition for himself…
Chatham County’s top land broker: Eric Andrews receives national recognition
Louisville, KY – Eric Andrews, with Realty World Carolina Properties, from Pittsboro, NC, has once again been recognized as a part of the APEX Producers Club by the REALTORS ® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production…
Electrifying choices: Consumer Reports’ top picks for reliable, efficient vehicles for 2024
Colchester, CT — Electrified vehicles are becoming increasingly more desirable than their gasoline-only counterparts, Consumer Reports has found. The nonprofit research, testing, and advocacy organization selected multiple hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric vehicles to its annual 10 Top…
Sales tax rules don’t make sense
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I think the North Carolina General Assembly deserves loads of credit for making our tax code friendlier to growth, investment, and freedom. In one respect, however, the state still imposes too heavy a load.…