The Greensboro chipmaker Qorvo said Tuesday it has agreed to be sold to Skyworks Solutions of Irvine, Calif., in a deal involving two major suppliers to Apple. Skyworks is a global leader in high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. tinyurl.com/yewr57x2
The executive committee of the Forsyth County Republican Party said Monday it has selected Irving Neal to replace the late Joe Pinnix on the ballot for the town of Kernersville Board of Aldermen race in the 2025 general election. tinyurl.com/bmep8zsw
The Walkertown Town Council has two seats up for election in its first partisan campaign with an incumbent and newcomer running from the Democratic and Republican parties. tinyurl.com/47w88xpx
Food and nutrition benefits for 1.42 million North Carolinians — more than 10% of the state’s population — will be delayed starting Saturday through the federal SNAP program. tinyurl.com/34pwre3s
Family Services of Forsyth County will host luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, which marks public launch of its One Step Closer campaign. Ticketed event is open to the public. Event will be held at Wake Forest University's Bridger Field House. tinyurl.com/m44dpy26
Reynolds American and Altria Group Inc. have added to their financial support of Trump administration initiatives by providing undisclosed donation toward $300 million cost of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House. tinyurl.com/3baybyht
WH Farms Co., a wellness and cosmetic products manufacturer, committed Monday to open a headquarters and production operation in Winston-Salem, according to a Greater Winston-Salem Inc. news release. tinyurl.com/mtcsjet7
Potential factor in the risk of developing a form of dementia and other potential negative brain conditions may be where people live, according to a recent Wake Forest University School of Medicine study. tinyurl.com/52e94zs9
The pausing of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding to Forsyth County residents — a direct impact from the federal government shutdown — is projected to commence on Nov. 3 for nearly 4,800 recipients. tinyurl.com/jxs2mj5s
Flying under the radar, but becoming a similarly important and expanding sector in the Triad, are advanced manufacturing distribution centers, particularly when it comes to food. tinyurl.com/4uznbb9k
Candidates aiming to win Kernersville's 1st partisan election for mayor are focusing on capitalizing on town's location in terms of economic development. Mayor Dawn Morgan, seeking her 9th term, is running as GOP. Democrat challenger is Kevin Hansford. tinyurl.com/325n7t9t
Forsyth commissioners provided another salary-expectation reminder for potential candidates for sheriff. Board approved resolution that if new sheriff is elected in November 2026, that person’s annual salary, other compensation would be capped at $134,509. tinyurl.com/2vv4ebye
NC House GOP leadership, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein are in agreement on the latest attempt to provide up to an additional $190 million to the state Medicaid program. However, Senate chose to declare the bill ineligible for consideration. tinyurl.com/4j3f5k2p
Modular Closets Multifamily, a N.J. manufacturer of customizable closet and storage systems, confirmed Thursday it is opening a production facility in Kernersville where it pledges to create at least 100 jobs and spend $30 million on capital investments. tinyurl.com/k2c35nrz
The state legislature has cleared a controversial new U.S. House map for the 2026 general election, designed to create an 11th Republican-leaning district in eastern North Carolina. tinyurl.com/nepjffaj
Braxton Culler Inc., a Triad manufacturer of upper-end upholstery, announced Wednesday it has acquired a former Klaussner Furniture Industries plant site in Montgomery County. A purchase price was not disclosed. tinyurl.com/55pbz766
The parent company of Food Lion, Ahold Delhaize USA, has pledged to create 505 jobs and invest $860 million in establishing an East Coast distribution center in Guilford County, which has been annexed by the city of Burlington. tinyurl.com/mw3scsdz
Truist Financial reported slight improvements in its key financial metrics for 3rdQ as bank continues to transition to post-insurance fee-income strategy. Truist, 9th-largest U.S. bank, reported Friday net income of $1.35 billion, up 0.7% from a year ago. tinyurl.com/4z5mw72m
Piedmont Triad International Airport is not involved in a national controversy regarding a politicized public service announcement from the Department of Homeland Security secretary at airport security checkpoints. tinyurl.com/2p9npcf2
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will host job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday on departure level near American Airlines ticket counter. Jobs are available in aviation, hospitality, customer service, logistics, maintenance. tinyurl.com/bdd9tha3
Pennsylvania industrial real-estate developer has added to its Greensboro portfolio by spending $3.65M for 9.9-acre site at 2800 Liberty Road, according to Guilford Register of Deeds filing. Property has Greensboro Trailer Sales and Service Inc. as tenant. tinyurl.com/t6kjep83
The ability to pass along higher raw-material costs to customers, along with a boost in orders, enabled Insteel Industries Inc. to more than triple its fourth-quarter net income to $14.7 million. tinyurl.com/3czvaehj
Downtown Greensboro bar has been sued by national group representing musicians that alleges the bar infringed on musician's copyrights. One Thirteen Brewery + Rooftop Bar is one of 10 businesses nationwide facing lawsuits from ASCAP. tinyurl.com/dwhwxye2
Atlanta commercial real-estate developer has paid $3.25 million for a Greensboro industrial property, according to a Guilford County Register of Deeds filing Wednesday. 5.12-acre property at 3600 W. Wendover Ave. contains a 46,669-square-foot building. tinyurl.com/5cc3jac8
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has a significant favorability and recognition advantage among North Carolinians over Republican Michael Whatley in the first Elon University Poll on the 2026 U.S. Senate race. tinyurl.com/yfy9a8yy
