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Tsubaki Nakashima to close plant in Mountain City, will impact around 110 people

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tsubaki Nakashima announced Thursday that it plans to close its plant in Mountain City by the end of 2027. The plant makes balls and rollers. The company already plans to close its Erwin plant in February 2027. The Mountain City will impact around 110...

Mountain City, TN · 1d
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WJHL

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Ballad Health, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement over Medicare Advantage plans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health announced Thursday that it and UnitedHealthcare had finalized a multi-year agreement for UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage individual and group retiree plans. According to a release, the agreement “includes value-based measures as our organizations prioritize quality of care and overall patient experience for the people we mutually serve.” “Ballad Health […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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Rent Stays Under $800 In This Laid-Back North Carolina Town Where Life Feels Simple

Nobody warned you that the most sensible place to live in North Carolina would turn out to be a small foothill town with a river running through it and a downtown that looks like it was designed by someone who actually liked people. That town is Elkin, and it’s been...

Elkin, NC · 6d
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Caldwell County’s Manufacturing Workforce Builds Skills and Careers

Manufacturing in Caldwell County relies on more than just equipment and production capacity. It needs people who can design processes, run advanced machines, keep production systems working, manage quality, and move products through the supply chain. The county’s recent wage and benefit survey emphasizes the skills manufacturers seek and the earning potential for workers with them.

Caldwell County, NC · 2d
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HOA fees spike for one community in Catawba County

Frustrated homeowners in the Magnolia Cove subdivision of Sherrills Ford fear the loss of what they call — their "forever homes"

Catawba County, NC · 3d

FinanceBuzz

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10 Quaint Mountain Towns Where You Can Retire on $1,600 a Month (Or Less)

Explore 10 quaint mountain towns across the U.S. where retirees can rent for $1,600 a month or less while enjoying scenery, trails, and small-town charm.

Johnson City, TN · 4d

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Century Furniture Plant 2 receives two-year SHARP certification renewal

HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has earned a two-year renewal of its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification from the Department of Labor. The renewal is effective from Sept. 8 this year through Sept. 7, 2028. SHARP recognizes employers that demonstrate strong safety practices, active employee involvement and an ongoing commitment to identifying and addressing workplace hazards.

Hickory, NC · 6h

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Business Spotlight: Elkin General Store

An Old-Fashioned Favorite with Something for Everyone in Downtown Elkin. There's a new shop on Main Street that's bringing back a little blast from the past! At Elkin General Store, you'll find shelves stocked with nostalgic candy, classic toys, quirky gifts, local favorites, and plenty of things you didn't know you needed.

Elkin, NC · 3d

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Skip the Grocery Store and Buy Beef Straight From the Pasture

The first time I pulled up a gravel drive and saw the cows grazing just past the farm store, I wondered if a steak could really taste that different. It can. Across North Carolina, family farms sell beef right where it was raised, often for prices that beat the supermarket. Grab a cooler, clear some freezer space, and come meet the farms that turn a simple grocery run into a country road trip.

North Carolina · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Dobson youth among those eanring record livestock bids

RALEIGH — The N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions raised a record $234,000 in bids for the top steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys in the sale on Oct. 25, with a Dobson youth’s cow earning the top bid Easton Calhoun of Dobson showed the Supreme Dairy Female. The winning bid of $12,500 received a Taste of N.C. Dairy Basket. Buyers were N.C. Farm Bureau Insurance, Farm Credit Associations of N.C., N.C. Dairy Producers Association and the N.C. Veterinary Medical Association, with additional support from the Keith Family, Cowbuyer.com, Riverbend Creamery, Surry County Farm Bureau, Rocky Creek Dairy, PD Farms, Southern States Mount Airy, James River Equipment — Mount Airy, Josh Horton, Bledsoe and Associates and Creeks Edge Veterinary Clinic. “The Sale of Champions not only gives us an opportunity to recognize the winners in the N.C. State Fair junior livestock shows, but a portion of every winning bid also goes to scholarships available to all junior livestock show participants,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Congratulations to all those livestock participants and winners, and thanks to all the bidders who make the sale possible.”

Dobson, NC · 2d

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High Country Real Estate Market Posts 198 Closed Sales in October, $517,000 Median Price

The High Country real estate market, which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties, had 198 closed sales of single-family properties, including condo and townhouse properties, in October 2026, with a combined closing total of $142.0 million. The median sales price across all four counties was $517,000 for the month, according to the High Country Association of Realtors.

Watauga County, NC · 3d

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Valdese Weavers promotes industry veteran to new design role as CCO retires

Valdese, N.C. – Valdese Weavers has named Ann Reynolds as the senior vice president of design. Reynolds will succeed Laura Levinson, chief creative officer, who will retire at the end of the year after 36 years with the company. A respected creative leader whose influence has helped define the...

Valdese, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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Davidson County community members concerned about future Davie-Davidson Energy Complex

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Duke Energy and its subsidiary Piedmont Natural Gas are getting closer to approval for the rezoning of property on the Yadkin River that the company plans to turn into the Davie-Davidson Energy Complex.   The complex will be split between Davidson County and Davie County, with the Davidson County side being officially […]

Davidson County, NC · 1d

Moneywise

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North Carolina HOA fees jumped from $158 to $2,500 a month in 5 years — and the board blames residents who sued

It could have been worse. The original proposal called for a $7,500 per month fee.

Sherrills Ford, NC · 1d

The National Law Review

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Jury Awards and the Limits of Bankruptcy Sanctuary

Consider this scenario: You are defrauded by a company and its CEO. You sue both in state court and, after three years, a jury awards you millions in damages against both. But as the state court judge is finalizing the judgment, the company files bankruptcy. Does the bankruptcy filing nullify the state court lawsuit? And does the company’s bankruptcy automatically protect the CEO? A recent order from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina tackles both questions – and plaintiffs will like the answers. Background Systematic Audio and its manager, Scottie Johnson, spent three years defending a lawsuit in Catawba County. After a three-week trial, a jury found Johnson personally liable for fraud and interference with contract, awarding over $5 million in compensatory damages and more than $16 million in punitive damages. But before the state court judge could enter a final judgment, Systematic Audio filed Chapter 11, triggering the automatic stay on efforts to collect from the company. The company then asked the Bankruptcy Court to extend the stay to collection efforts against Johnson on the theory he was too important to the business to be distracted by litigation. The Bankruptcy Court Can Allow

Catawba County, NC · 11h

Willow and Hearth

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Retirees Buy Their Forever Home With $158 Monthly HOA Dues, Then See The Bill Climb To $2,500 And Get Hit With A $10,000 Special Assessment

Picture finally buying your forever home with your life savings. You imagine quiet streets, grandkids visiting and the peace of retirement. Then one email arrives saying your HOA fees are […]

Sherrills Ford, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

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LGC formally begins process to evaluate Rowland finances

RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission (LGC) voted Tuesday to begin a formal process to determine whether the town of Rowland can be

Rowland, NC · 2d

The Avery Journal-Times

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Avery County unemployment falls to 2.6 percent

RALEIGH — Avery County’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent in September, placing it among the lowest in North Carolina, according to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s not seasonally adjusted rate decreased 0.4 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate of 3.0 percent and was down 0.8 of a percentage point from September 2025, when it stood at 3.4 percent. Of the 8,086 people in Avery County’s labor force, 208 were unemployed. Avery ranked fifth statewide, tied at 2.6 percent with Ashe, Henderson, Jackson, Stanly, Watauga and Yancey counties. Only Currituck County at 2.3 percent and Camden and Swain counties at 2.5 percent each had lower rates. Statewide, unemployment rates decreased in all 100 counties over the month and over the year, and every county was below 5 percent. Edgecombe County had the highest rate at 4.7 percent, while the not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.1 percent. Avery County’s rate was 0.5 of a percentage point below the statewide figure. Avery County’s rate compared favorably with those of its North Carolina neighbors. Watauga and Yancey counties matched Avery at 2.6 percent. Burke County stood at 2.9 percent, Caldwell and Mitchell counties each at

Avery County, NC · 1d

Public News Service

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Groups call on NC county to reject rezoning for Duke Energy project

On Monday, the Davidson County Planning Board will decide whether to rezone hundreds of acres along the Yadkin River for a new Duke Energy project. Opponents contend it will harm surrounding communities and the environment. A Duke Energy subsidiary wants to build its Davie-Davidson Energy Complex along the Yadkin River, which requires major infrastructure and rezoning approvals. Davie County officials certified two proposed methane power plants as public utilities, allowing Duke Energy to build on land zoned residential and agricultural. The decision was made without a public hearing or special use permit. Davidson County officials voted in favor of rezoning land for a liquid natural gas storage facility for heavy industrial use. A final vote is scheduled for Monday. Nicole Eastman, Yadkin Riverkeeper, argued the facility isn't a public utility and said such a project should only be built in areas zoned for heavy industrial use. "It really doesn't make sense for two massive power plants that would draw a lot of water from the Yadkin River, and also would be discharging back into the river and contributing to air pollution," Eastman stressed. If approved, it would be the largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in the corporation’s history. The

Davie County, NC · 1d

Willow and Hearth

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Homeowners Who Bought Into A Community With $150 A Month HOA Dues Now Face $2,500 A Month And The Developer Who Controls The Board Gets The Vote

Imagine signing the papers on a new home, budgeting carefully, and then watching the monthly homeowners association bill climb until it rivals a mortgage payment. That is the situation facing […]

Sherrills Ford, NC · 3d