The resulting benefit is labor costs that are 8% below the national average—sixth lowest in the country. North Carolina has ranked in the top five overall for 14 straight years. One impact on ...

It is the latest blow for America's farm sector, which has been roiled by concerns that U.S. tariffs will spark retaliation from top importers that reduces demand for American agricultural products.

REPORTING. COUNTRY STAR ERIC CHURCH IS WORKING TOWARD HIS GOAL OF BUILDING 100 HOMES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. HE MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT LAST OCTOBER, AND NOW HIS NONPROFIT HAS PURCHASED LAND ...