Georgia Tomato Farmers Could Gain Big from New Tariff on Mexican Imports
GEORGIA — Local tomato growers may soon see an unexpected boost thanks to a newly imposed U.S. tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes — a move…
CRISPR Gene Editing Breakthrough Could Eliminate Malaria by Targeting Mosquitoes
UNITED STATES — Scientists have unveiled a CRISPR-based gene-editing breakthrough that may dramatically reduce the spread of malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes to prevent them…
Hyundai EV Exports to U.S. Plunge 88% as Automaker Ramps Up Production at New Georgia Plant
GEORGIA/SOUTH CAROLINA — Hyundai Motor Group has slashed its electric vehicle (EV) exports to the United States by a staggering 88%, opting instead to boost…
South Carolina’s New Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect September 1: What You Need to Know
SOUTH CAROLINA — Beginning September 1, 2025, drivers across the state will have to go hands-free, as South Carolina’s new mobile device law goes into…
Victoria Northeast Unveils Sharp New Jerseys Ahead of Dixie Youth World Series in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Excitement is building in the youth baseball community as Victoria Northeast, a talented all-star team from Texas, prepares to head to South…
NC Deputies Discover Car Stuck in Mud with Dead Driver, Toddler, and Intoxicated Man
NORTH CAROLINA — A rural road in southeastern North Carolina became the scene of a tragic and deeply unsettling discovery on Friday, July 18, after…
Small Earthquake Strikes Western North Carolina Near Georgia and South Carolina Border
NORTH CAROLINA — Early Tuesday morning, a magnitude 1.3 earthquake struck near the North Carolina-Georgia-South Carolina border, the latest in a string of minor tremors…
North Carolina Expands Fortified Roof Grant Program With $20M Boost for Coastal Counties
NORTH CAROLINA — Homeowners across 18 of North Carolina’s coastal counties will now have access to $6,000 grants for roofing upgrades, thanks to a major…
Safe Babies Program Expands to Help NC’s Youngest in the Child Welfare System
NORTH CAROLINA — A unique approach to child welfare is gaining ground in North Carolina, as the Safe Babies Court program expands across several counties…
What Contractors and Owners Need to Know About Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Whether you’re a government agency, general contractor, or private project owner, understanding design-build regulations in North Carolina is crucial to executing compliant…