North Carolina has been named the number one state for workforce development in 2026 by Site Selection magazine, following its 2025 ranking as “America’s Top State for Business.”

As North Carolina leaders highlight a record number of job announcements, state economic data show a growing disconnect between promises made and jobs ultimately delivered, particularly within the state’s primary incentive program.

The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a busy – and possibly record-breaking – holiday travel season through the end of the year. 

Sunday’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in North Carolina was down to $2.73, one penny higher than in March 2010.

North Carolina lawmakers pressed Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Director Ryan Boyce on Dec. 11 for detailed answers about cost overruns, system performance, and long-term efficiency tied to the state’s eCourts technology rollout.