RALEIGH, N.C. (BAMM Network) — North Carolina continues to rank among the nation's top destinations for business investment, but the state's latest economic report card underscores a growing challenge confronting many longtime residents: keeping up with the cost of living. Media outlet CNBC released its 2026 rankings in business, and North Carolina has lost its first place ranking in business nationwide, ranking second now and falling short in certain categories. (Port City D
