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NC health regulators denied Novant Health's r3d application to open community hospital in Wake County. Regulators cited coverage overlap between proposed 26-bed, $254.7M hospital in Knightdale suburb with nearby WakeMed free-standing emergency department. tinyurl.com/3hyzjmwm
State regulators deny third Novant bid to open Triangle hospital
The N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation cited its reasoning for denying the Novant Health Inc. application a coverage overlap between its proposed 26-bed, $254.7-million hospital in the Knightd...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
NC health regulators denied Novant Health's r3d application to open community hospital in Wake County. Regulators cited coverage overlap between proposed 26-bed, $254.7M hospital in Knightdale suburb with nearby WakeMed free-standing emergency department. tinyurl.com/3hyzjmwm
Already heated NC Senate Republican primary race between incumbent Phil Berger and Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page appears set for boil as March 3 Election Day nears. Berger's campaign has shared or posted 2 claims about Page since Wednesday night. tinyurl.com/ryvbzmzp
GOP showdown: NC Sen. Berger trades barbs with Rockingham sheriff over 3 Little Piggies drawing
Since Wednesday night, the Phil Berger for N.C. Senate campaign has shared or posted two stunning claims about Page. The first is a crudely drawn two-part image attacking Berger's adult
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February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Already heated NC Senate Republican primary race between incumbent Phil Berger and Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page appears set for boil as March 3 Election Day nears. Berger's campaign has shared or posted 2 claims about Page since Wednesday night. tinyurl.com/ryvbzmzp
Greensboro-based Kickback Jack's has been ordered to pay $1.11 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it intentionally discriminated against male applicants for wait staff and host positions. tinyurl.com/tsxc3md4
Greensboro's Kickback Jack's settles sex discrimination suit for $1.1M
According to the complaint, restaurant chain discriminated against men by not hiring them as servers, bartenders or hosts.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Greensboro-based Kickback Jack's has been ordered to pay $1.11 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it intentionally discriminated against male applicants for wait staff and host positions. tinyurl.com/tsxc3md4
The number of confirmed measles cases in North Carolina has climbed to 15 with the first hospitalization occurring last week, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday. tinyurl.com/28twemsc
NC measles count rises to 15, none in Triad; flu deaths climb to 236 statewide
As of Wednesday, the dashboard lists no confirmed measles outbreaks in the 14-county Triad and northwest N.C. Outbreaks have been confirmed in Buncombe, Cabarrus Mecklenburg, Nash, Polk and Union, pri...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The number of confirmed measles cases in North Carolina has climbed to 15 with the first hospitalization occurring last week, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday. tinyurl.com/28twemsc
The Triad's jobless rate continued on a recent yo-yo pattern during December, dropping from 4.3% in November to 3.6% in December as more residents exited the job market, the N.C. Commerce Department reported Friday. tinyurl.com/2vda25nt
Triad residents exiting job market lowers region's unemployment rate in December
The 10-county Triad experienced a 1,222 decline in the labor force from November to December, bringing the total to 812,761 listed as employed. Meanwhile, those listed as unemployed fell by
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February 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
The Triad's jobless rate continued on a recent yo-yo pattern during December, dropping from 4.3% in November to 3.6% in December as more residents exited the job market, the N.C. Commerce Department reported Friday. tinyurl.com/2vda25nt
Kernersville glass manufacturer is expanding production by spending $2.67 million to purchase the recently closed Stoneville plant of Press Glass Inc. Buyer, Clearlight Glass & Mirror, opened in 1994 and is a custom glass fabricator. tinyurl.com/3d9yxw99
Kernersville glass manufacturer buys Stoneville plant, plans 30 new jobs
Clearlight Glass & Mirror plans to create 30 jobs and spend $5.3 million on capital investment at the forner Press Glass plant in Stoneville.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Kernersville glass manufacturer is expanding production by spending $2.67 million to purchase the recently closed Stoneville plant of Press Glass Inc. Buyer, Clearlight Glass & Mirror, opened in 1994 and is a custom glass fabricator. tinyurl.com/3d9yxw99
Latest flight innovation development for Honda Aircraft Co. is designed to be potential lifesaver. The company announced Wednesday its Emergency Autoland technology has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. tinyurl.com/mw6m9pzb
Honda Aircraft gains FAA certification for potential lifesaving flight technology
The Emergency Autoland technology enables the HondaJet Elite II aircraft to land autonomously in an emergency situation.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Latest flight innovation development for Honda Aircraft Co. is designed to be potential lifesaver. The company announced Wednesday its Emergency Autoland technology has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. tinyurl.com/mw6m9pzb
Kontoor Brands has scheduled 5th community warehouse sale for Feb. 14-22 at downtown Greensboro campus, 444 N. Elm St. Consumers looking for deals on Lee and Wrangler apparel — no item will be more than $20 — can bargain hunt from 10 am to 6 pm each day. tinyurl.com/4978rfxx
Kontoor warehouse sale set for Feb. 14-22 in Greensboro
All items will be $20 or less.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Kontoor Brands has scheduled 5th community warehouse sale for Feb. 14-22 at downtown Greensboro campus, 444 N. Elm St. Consumers looking for deals on Lee and Wrangler apparel — no item will be more than $20 — can bargain hunt from 10 am to 6 pm each day. tinyurl.com/4978rfxx
With 2026 NC primary being held on March 3, the state Board of Elections says eligible individuals can register and vote during the early voting period at any site in their county. tinyurl.com/bdnbm56a
Deadline nears for registering to vote in March primary in NC
Individuals with a North Carolina driver’s license or other N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles identification may submit a voter registration application online, or in person at DMV offices.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
With 2026 NC primary being held on March 3, the state Board of Elections says eligible individuals can register and vote during the early voting period at any site in their county. tinyurl.com/bdnbm56a
Unifi Inc. reported Tuesday a lower loss of $9.7 million for its second quarter of fiscal 2026 as the Greensboro yarn manufacturer completed the latest round of a restructuring that began in December 2024.
February 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Unifi Inc. reported Tuesday a lower loss of $9.7 million for its second quarter of fiscal 2026 as the Greensboro yarn manufacturer completed the latest round of a restructuring that began in December 2024.
Siemens Energy is expanding its Rural Hall manufacturing plant, 2nd such announcement in past 4 months. Company released few details about latest initiative, including whether jobs would be added or whether there would be costs associated with expansion. tinyurl.com/3wufj75d
Siemens Energy plans production expansion at Rural Hall plant
Siemens Energy has about 400 employees in the 500,000-square-foot plant at 3050 Westinghouse Road.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Siemens Energy is expanding its Rural Hall manufacturing plant, 2nd such announcement in past 4 months. Company released few details about latest initiative, including whether jobs would be added or whether there would be costs associated with expansion. tinyurl.com/3wufj75d
Greensboro warehouse property has been purchased for $5.04 million by affiliate of JPMorgan Asset Management, according to Guilford County Register of Deeds filing Friday. Property at 315 S. Swing Road contains a 48,000-square-foot building built in 1966. tinyurl.com/3b4jdfnr
Greensboro warehouse property sells for $5.04 million
A 48,000-square-foot building on Swing Road was built in 1966.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Greensboro warehouse property has been purchased for $5.04 million by affiliate of JPMorgan Asset Management, according to Guilford County Register of Deeds filing Friday. Property at 315 S. Swing Road contains a 48,000-square-foot building built in 1966. tinyurl.com/3b4jdfnr
The temporary 7 a.m. opening for 90 N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offices will end Monday after having spent the $3 million in federal funding paying for the earlier start time. tinyurl.com/4vhhx97r
Early bird 7 a.m. DMV hours ending Monday in Triad, statewide
In the Triad, two DMW offices in Greensboro and Winston-Salem will continue to offer the 7 a.m. start time this week, as well as offices in Asheboro, Graham, High Point,
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February 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The temporary 7 a.m. opening for 90 N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offices will end Monday after having spent the $3 million in federal funding paying for the earlier start time. tinyurl.com/4vhhx97r
Solid waste and recycling pickup services will resume Tuesday in Greensboro, the city announced Monday evening. Monday’s collection will be completed on Tuesday, while Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday. tinyurl.com/yr5nb38a
Greensboro garbage, recycling pickups resume Tuesday
All Monday collections will be picked up this week, the city said.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Solid waste and recycling pickup services will resume Tuesday in Greensboro, the city announced Monday evening. Monday’s collection will be completed on Tuesday, while Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday. tinyurl.com/yr5nb38a
Eddie Bauer is closing all its brick-and-mortar stores, including its lone Triad store at Hanes Mall, and plans to go online only, according to multiple media outlets. Retailer closed its Hanes Mall store Jan. 28. tinyurl.com/2wzfsm9p
Eddie Bauer closing all its U.S. stores, including at Winston-Salem's Hanes Mall
Eddie Bauer is shuttering 200 U.S. and Canadian stores.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Eddie Bauer is closing all its brick-and-mortar stores, including its lone Triad store at Hanes Mall, and plans to go online only, according to multiple media outlets. Retailer closed its Hanes Mall store Jan. 28. tinyurl.com/2wzfsm9p
Winston-Salem has suspended the Monday pickup schedule for all solid waste and recycling, the city announced Sunday. Crews will monitor conditions and determine on Monday whether collection services can safely resume on Tuesday. tinyurl.com/2zep6cnj
Winston-Salem postpones Monday garbage, recycling pickups
"The division is committed to making up all missed garbage collections next week," said Deborah Clark, the city's director of Marketing and Communications.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Winston-Salem has suspended the Monday pickup schedule for all solid waste and recycling, the city announced Sunday. Crews will monitor conditions and determine on Monday whether collection services can safely resume on Tuesday. tinyurl.com/2zep6cnj
Novant Health Inc. has been named a medical services partner for the 2029 World University Games that's set for multiple venues in North Carolina and South Carolina The Games are set for July 11-22, 2029.https://tinyurl.com/42wzxj7h
Novant Health named partner for World University Games
The Games are set for July 11-22, 2029, and will bring more than 10,000 athletes to North Carolina.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Novant Health Inc. has been named a medical services partner for the 2029 World University Games that's set for multiple venues in North Carolina and South Carolina The Games are set for July 11-22, 2029.https://tinyurl.com/42wzxj7h
Deciding factor on whether consumers go into panic mode before pending winter storm or natural disaster isn't just fear of impending shortage of necessities. It's also a measure of consumers' confidence in the quick-restocking capabilities of supply chains. tinyurl.com/r5bvn3fy
What causes panic buying? Study says lack of confidence in quick restocking
Wake Forest University Associate Professor Jia Li said consumers' decision to buy or delay "depends on whether they hold an optimistic or pessimistic view of the future."
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February 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Deciding factor on whether consumers go into panic mode before pending winter storm or natural disaster isn't just fear of impending shortage of necessities. It's also a measure of consumers' confidence in the quick-restocking capabilities of supply chains. tinyurl.com/r5bvn3fy
Intersecting of Triad's manufacturing past, present and future is reflected in Milken Institute's 2026 Best Performing Cities ranking. Given similar economic performances in recent years, Greensboro-High Point and Winston-Salem metros rank close together. tinyurl.com/akcsx2pe
Triad remains stagnant in key high-tech economic measuring stick, but promising growth ahead
"Two of the key reasons why both Greensboro-High Point and Winston-Salem are seen as Tier 4 (in Milken Institure rankings) is because of a lack of high tech production and
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February 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Intersecting of Triad's manufacturing past, present and future is reflected in Milken Institute's 2026 Best Performing Cities ranking. Given similar economic performances in recent years, Greensboro-High Point and Winston-Salem metros rank close together. tinyurl.com/akcsx2pe
"In our trauma center, we're seeing toddlers all the way up to 16 years old," said Dr. Luke Neff, pediatric surgeon and medical director of pediatric trauma at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s Hospital. tinyurl.com/59np42yb
Finding clear course, bundling up essential to safe sledding for children
"I think people are pretty good about staying off icy roads," said Dr. Luke Neff, pediatric surgeon and medical director of pediatric trauma at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s
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February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
"In our trauma center, we're seeing toddlers all the way up to 16 years old," said Dr. Luke Neff, pediatric surgeon and medical director of pediatric trauma at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s Hospital. tinyurl.com/59np42yb
Margaret Elliott, a shining and guiding light in the Triad's nonprofit advocacy community for 27 years, announced Friday her plans to retire on June 1 as executive director of Crisis Control Ministry. tinyurl.com/3evbejpp
Crisis Control Ministry leader Elliott plans retirement after 27 years
Since 1999 — just more than half of Crisis Control Ministry's 52-year existence — executive director Margaret Elliott exemplified with a steady, compassionate touch its mission of "neighbor helping ne...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Margaret Elliott, a shining and guiding light in the Triad's nonprofit advocacy community for 27 years, announced Friday her plans to retire on June 1 as executive director of Crisis Control Ministry. tinyurl.com/3evbejpp
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and City Manager Pat Pate reaffirmed Friday the city's wintry mix plowing priorities — major throughfares first — as residents brace for another winter storm blast this weekend. tinyurl.com/38d6t2hr
Winston-Salem leaders ask for residents' patience with plowing efforts as second winter storm nears
City officials, including street field operations crews, are being criticized by frustrated local residents, particularly on some social media outlets, for a perceived slow progress on plowing residen...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and City Manager Pat Pate reaffirmed Friday the city's wintry mix plowing priorities — major throughfares first — as residents brace for another winter storm blast this weekend. tinyurl.com/38d6t2hr
Wells Fargo & Co. chairman and chief executive Charlie Scharf received a 32% jump in fiscal 2025 total compensation to $40 million, primarily for his efforts in resolving the final seven federal regulatory orders facing the bank. tinyurl.com/wwbm4nvk
Wells Fargo top executive Scharf receives $40 million in 2025 compensation
What continues to make the hefty difference in Wells Fargo & Co. chairman and chief executive Charlie Scharf’s increased compensation is stock awards of $28.12 million, up sharply from $20.37
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January 31, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Wells Fargo & Co. chairman and chief executive Charlie Scharf received a 32% jump in fiscal 2025 total compensation to $40 million, primarily for his efforts in resolving the final seven federal regulatory orders facing the bank. tinyurl.com/wwbm4nvk
Krispy Kreme Inc. has agreed to pay $1.62 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit involving a major hacking attack on the company in November 2024 that affected nearly 162,000 people. tinyurl.com/mw3sx4rc
Krispy Kreme agrees to pay $1.62 million to settle hacking lawsuit
Krispy Kreme’s cybersecurity filings found that the hackers accessed and stole files containing the sensitive personal information of at least 161,676 individuals. That includes at least 19,665 North ...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Krispy Kreme Inc. has agreed to pay $1.62 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit involving a major hacking attack on the company in November 2024 that affected nearly 162,000 people. tinyurl.com/mw3sx4rc
Coolidge Porterfield Jr., a pillar of the Greensboro business community for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 25. He was 84. Porterfield was employed by the Starmount Co. for 49 years. He has served as its president for the last 34 years. tinyurl.com/zya529e4
Coolidge Porterfield, the man behind Greensboro's Friendly Center, dead at 84
"Coolidge Porterfield Jr. left his signature on some of the most successful developments in the Triad," Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter said.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Coolidge Porterfield Jr., a pillar of the Greensboro business community for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 25. He was 84. Porterfield was employed by the Starmount Co. for 49 years. He has served as its president for the last 34 years. tinyurl.com/zya529e4