politics

Clean energy projects are taking off in North Carolina, leading to new jobs across the state. Toyota is set to start production at its new EV battery manufacturing plant next year, with 95% of workers being hired locally.

Democrats found few signs of growing support nationwide, but Western North Carolina proved to be an exception. The region showed a slight shift to the left in the 2024 elections, a contrast to the nationwide red wave.

Investing in clean energy is critical for North Carolina as it grapples with the severe impacts of climate change, including flooding, drought and extreme heat.

North Carolina officials, led by Governor Roy Cooper, met with President Biden to appeal for federal support for the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene. The catastrophic storm has left extensive damage and a recovery cost that the state cannot handle alone.