The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has received Business Facilities magazine’s inaugural 2023 Economic Development Organization award in the State Economic Development Organization category. North Carolina is one of four state groups receiving the distinction, which honors organizations for their hard work and dedication in securing record-breaking economic development projects and creating new…

Auction Direct USA, an operator of a network of used vehicle superstores, will expand its operations in North Carolina by locating a new high-volume vehicle reconditioning facility in Granville County, creating 173 jobs. The company will invest $2.9 million in Oxford. “North Carolina’s momentum in creating great jobs continues with Auction Direct’s decision to invest in…