North Carolina is part of Apple’s $500 billion U.S. expansion plans. Apple will expand facilities in nine states over the next four years and create 20,000 jobs, the tech giant said in a news release Monday. With the company’s largest ever financial commitment, it is focusing on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering and skills development.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in North Carolina last week compared with the week prior.

On the resulting list of readers’ choice award winners, Asheville and Charlotte were the only larger North Carolina cities to receive recognition. They were named among the “hoppiest havens,” known for having a combination of well-known and budding beer business.

The Wanamaker Trophy goes to the winner of golf’s PGA Championship each year. The 108th edition of the tournament will be played May 15-18, 2025, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. The trophy was on display on Feb. 25, 2025, at the championship’s Media Day. Scott Fowler [email protected]