Business & Economy
The Cary Town Council is taking a closer look at how to handle the growing interest in data centers—and whether to hit pause on any new projects for now. During a recent late-night meeting at Town Hall, council members discussed the idea of a temporary moratorium, which would give the town time to better understand […]
The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to travel throughout the country
Caterpillar Inc. is hiring at its Sanford facility. Wednesday, the company is holding a media briefing to announce their plans to hire 600 production workers. THey ill also showcase the people and processes behind its operations. The event is closed to the public. However, anyone who is interested in working for Caterpillar Inc, can learn […]
The old Cary Towne Center site is still just sitting there—empty and fenced off—even though it was supposed to become Epic Games’ new headquarters by 2024. But here we are in 2026, and nothing’s been built yet. Neighbors say it’s frustrating to see such a big space go unused, especially after the mall was torn […]
Across boardrooms, startups, and global corporations, Black women are not just participating in business. They are leading it, reshaping it, and building legacies that create real generational wealth. For decades, Black women have had to navigate systemic barriers in business, from limited access to capital to underrepresentation in executive leadership. Yet, despite those challenges, they […]
Raleigh and Cary are continuing to grow—and pretty fast, too. According to new census data, the Raleigh-Cary area now ranks as the 10th fastest-growing metro in the country. A lot of that growth is happening in Wake County, which saw one of the biggest population increases in the nation last year. People are moving to […]
The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.
Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.
North Carolina has once again been recognized as the best state for business by CNBC, earning the top spot in the network’s annual rankings for the third time since 2022. The state previously held the No. 1 ranking in both 2022 and 2023 and was runner-up in 2021 and 2024. “This confirms what we have […]
Expanding access is literally changing the sports investment game, so let me spell out a few benefits you might never have considered.
In honor of Black Business Month and late Famous Amos founder Wally Amos, we reflect on entrepreneurs of our culture you may not know.
Biden’s administration issued $2 billion in federal funds to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the United States Department of Agriculture, as announced on Wednesday. The direct payments will be sent to “eligible applicants [under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)], [aiming] to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest […]