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In September, BNC reported on the state’s 125 biggest private businesses, which included four newcomers. Related feature stories included a Q&A with Crete United CEO, a new company to the BNC 125 list; and a profile on National Gypsum, which marks its 100th year anniversary. Cover story profiled fast-growing Northway Homes, with a sidebar on NY homebuilder entering the Tar Heel state. We also reported on how the Triangle’s research complex is dealing with Trump administration cuts.
Trend stories included a Chinese company’s expansion to tiny Robbinsville; New York financier’s Outer Banks investments; Southern Pines knife manufacturer story; California construction firm Swinerton’s move to NC; and how western North Carolina wineries are bouncing back from Helene. Horner’s Rural Route focused on state funding for private schools. Power List interview was with Megan Oglesby, who started Carolina Core FC and leads her family’s Earl and Kathryn Congdon Foundation. Two higher education sponsored sections included.