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Governor Stein visited Davidson-Davie Community College for National Apprenticeship Week and celebrated the college’s work to train North Carolina’s nursing workforce.

“Apprenticeships unlock doors of opportunity for the next generation, help employers develop homegrown talent, and support our state’s workforce needs,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This National Apprenticeship Week, we are doubling down on our commitment to student success and proving that opportunity is built right here in North Carolina. No state will outwork North Carolina when it comes to developing our workforce.”

“Here at Davidson-Davie Community College, we have been fortunate to see first-hand how apprenticeships benefit not just the student but also the employer,” said Jenny Varner, Davidson-Davie Community College president. “That’s our job as community colleges — to educate our students while meeting local and regional workforce needs to build stronger economies and stronger communities. And not just in advanced manufacturing and related fields, but also in healthcare — our healthcare apprenticeships have been cutting-edge and show great promise for helping address critical worker shortages.”

https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/04/29/governor-stein-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-davidson-davie-community-college

A new venture capital firm and startup accelerator, Team LaunchPoint, will be established in High Point to create a hub for business development and job growth. The project will redevelop a 15,000-square-foot office building at 1321 Long Street into a multi-tenant facility for the parent venture firm and its startup companies, with two newly incorporated startups expected as initial tenants. The investment includes more than $300,000 in building improvements, and the project is expected to create approximately 40 jobs over five years.

“I’m proud to continue investing in High Point, and to support the momentum of our city. Team LaunchPoint is designed to create, develop, and scale high-growth businesses, and we will be doing it right here in High Point”, said Drew Haire, Founder of Team LaunchPoint. “Once established, this project will build a brand for High Point as a high-growth start-up launch point. I am grateful for the City’s partnership in supporting this ambitious project.”

https://www.highpointnc.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/5361

Seven giant trolls have taken up residence across North Carolina. Typically tucked into parks and natural settings, the trolls are spread across Charlotte, High Point, and Raleigh. They’re the work of Danish artist Thomas Dambo, known for his larger-than-life trolls crafted from recycled materials and assembled with the help of local volunteers. Travel + Leisure explains that Amtrak’s 170-mile Piedmont route between Charlotte and Raleigh offers a scenic way to hunt for all of them.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/amtrak-route-see-giant-trolls-north-carolina-11944505

2/10/26

CorestemChemon, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in South Korea, has selected Winston-Salem as the location for its U.S. base of operations.

In South Korea, the company has successfully completed clinical trials for Neuronata-R, a stem cell therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), making it one of only a small number of stem cell therapies approved for use globally. From its U.S. base in Winston-Salem, CorestemChemon plans to advance its therapies through U.S. regulatory pathways while building research, clinical and business partnerships.

“Establishing our U.S. operations in Winston-Salem represents an important milestone in CorestemChemon’s global strategy,” said Seung Beom Yang, director of CorestemChemon. “The opportunity to work within the RegenMed Engine and alongside the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), the world’s leading translational regenerative medicine institution, provides a strong foundation for expanding our therapies into the U.S. market and increasing our impact for patients worldwide.”

Ahold Delhaize USA, the leading grocery retail group and parent company of Food Lion, will invest more than $860 million to build a new distribution center in the Guilford County section of the City of Burlington. Over time, the project will create 505 full-time jobs and support distribution infrastructure for the company’s grocery brands on the East Coast. This investment underscores North Carolina’s growing role as a national hub for logistics, food distribution, and advanced manufacturing.

The planned facility, encompassing more than one million square feet, will be strategically located off Highway 61, offering direct access to major interstates and rail infrastructure. This location positions Ahold Delhaize USA to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance the experience for Food Lion and its customers. Construction and hiring are expected to ramp up in phases, with the company’s full hiring timeline projected to be completed by December 31, 2033.

Beyond jobs and infrastructure, the campus will showcase proven supply chain automation and sustainability features that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. It is designed to move products faster, use less energy, and support the company’s long-term growth.

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