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Forsyth, Guilford counties are Tier 2 in NC economic rankings. Study: system not working
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Forsyth, Guilford counties are Tier 2 in NC economic rankings. Study: system not working
- Richard Craver
- May 11, 2025
- May 11, 2025 Updated May 14, 2025
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The state’s county tier ranking program is not achieving its goals of effectively ranking the economic health of all 100 N.C. counties, a UNC School of Government study has determined.
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