Recovery after Helene has highlighted NC system of state care for roads, excluding counties completely. Most states don’t do it that way.

NC's rankings in different data points run from the seventh best state overall for economy to 32nd for infrastructure.

In 2024, North Carolina came in at the No. 19 spot ... and Research Triangle Park near the state capital of Raleigh is home to more than 200 companies." RELATED: Charlotte ranked as fifth best ...