Business
Capital, banking and the new economy of the Carolinas.
Lights, Capital, Action: Wilmington's Film Economy Roars Back
Renewed incentives and a deep bench of crews have made the port city a serious rival to Georgia for streaming productions — and a magnet for investment.
The Megasite Gamble Reshaping the Triad's Economy
A vast tract of prepared industrial land near Greensboro has landed transformative tenants — and raised hard questions about who benefits from megasite economics.
North Carolina's Clean-Energy Supply Chain Comes of Age
Once merely a solar-friendly state, the Carolinas are now manufacturing the panels, batteries and components of the energy transition.
Charlotte's Office Towers Bet Big on the Return to Work
While other cities hollow out, uptown Charlotte is filling its floors — a contrarian wager that the office still matters, if you make it worth the commute.
The Compliance Advantage: Why Regulators Trust Carolina Fintech
In an industry synonymous with move-fast culture, the state's startups have found an unlikely edge in doing the boring things right.