Sam Grote is CEO of the NC Business Impact Forum, a nonprofit that uses data-driven research to advance sustainable economic growth in North Carolina.
February isn’t just another winter month — it’s Love the Bus Month
Hendrick encourages others to give more where they can.
The event will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255, located at 1 Arthur Drive in Lexington.
Early Voting: Feb 12–28. Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Feb 17 by 5 PM Primary Election Day: March 3.
Local news matters, especially when no one’s looking.
City Council is expected to review the audit and discuss the annual budget during tonight’s meeting.
State Senator Steve Jarvis has been selected to serve on an all-Republican working group in the North Carolina Senate tasked with examining potential reforms to property tax policy across the state.
Burning Cabin Fever Question: Is the verdict still out on eating the snow cream and what is the deal with all of the Facebook AI Cartoons?
Every church has one, some might have multiple, but the question I am addressing today is, what is a pastor
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Edward C. Smith Civic Center presents Piedmont Opera, in conjunction with its beloved Opera Lite Program, for a joyful and entertaining Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day celebration filled with music, laughter and a little romance.