By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 01/18/2021N.C. electric co-ops shifting with energy marketsN.C. electric co-ops make key technology strides READ MORE
By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 01/11/2021Golden times for Crystal CoastCartaret County is seeing record demand for coastal real estate READ MORE
By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 01/04/2021Amazon’s amazing surgeAmazon.com expands across North Carolina at a stunning clip. READ MORE
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By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 12/21/2020How North Carolina rates the economic status of its 100 countiesNorth Carolina rates the economic health of its 100 counties in three tiers. More could be done to aid the distressed counties. READ MORE
By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 12/14/2020Ahoskie electric co-op plays key role in boosting region’s prospectsRoanoke Electric Cooperative is offering broadband service as an economic development tool. READ MORE
By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 12/07/2020Urban, rural divide exacerbated by internet accessSome rural areas in North Carolina have been getting faster internet service, but improvements haven’t happened fast enough for some folks. If you want to get a county commissioner going, ask [...] READ MORE
By Dan Barkin In BlogPosted 11/30/2020Mount Airy trio’s successful push into mask salesThree Mount Airy businessmen build thriving mask business READ MORE