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North Carolina sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024
Old North News - North Carolina
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June 23, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/...
Where Was Netflix’s ‘The Waterfront’ Filmed? Explore Gorgeous Wilmington, North Carolina
Travel Noire
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June 23, 2025
If you ever sat down for an episode of “Dawson’s Creek” back in the day, you’re surely familiar with the writing style of North Carolina-born screenwriter Kevin Williamson. Today, Williamson continues working on television and film projects set...
Hiker airlifted after fall at waterfall in Western North Carolina
828 News Now - North Carolina
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June 23, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A person was airlifted to a hospital Sunday after falling roughly 35 to 40 feet at a waterfall on private property in the Broad River area, according to local emergency officials. Broad River Fire & Rescue said crews...
A Netflix series shot in North Carolina now streaming
Gaston Gazette - North Carolina
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“The Waterfront,” a thriller series filmed in Wilmington and Southport, premiered on Netflix June 19. The show, created by Kevin Williamson, centers on the Buckley family's descent into drug dealing. The cast includes Holt McCallany, Maria Bello,...
Transportation energy prices skyrocket over weekend
The Center Square
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June 23, 2025
(The Center Square) – Transportation energy prices skyrocketed over the weekend in North Carolina, with a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline up 6 cents on average in the past week. In some locations, the rise from Friday to Monday was 17 cents....
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DMV Delays Threaten Farm Productivity
Successful Farming
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When I was in college at Virginia Tech, my friends and I used to camp out for football tickets. These days, my friends are camping out to get into the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). I recently talked with a farmer who needed to get North...
Camco Taps Outdoor Industry Veteran Chris Metz as New CEO
RV Business
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June 23, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Camco Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of parts and accessories serving the outdoor recreation industry, announced the appointment of Chris Metz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Metz succeeds Demir...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across North Wake News publication area
North Wake News - North Carolina
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June 23, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...
Largest U.S. Power Grid Issues Emergency Alerts as Summer Heat Strains Energy Supply
[your]NEWS
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June 23, 2025
PJM Interconnection warns of record demand as fossil fuel retirements and reliance on renewables raise blackout risks across 13 states. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom PJM Interconnection, the largest power grid operator in the United States, issued...
American Property Exhibition (APEX) 2025 will take UAE developers to the US$110.83 trillion US real estate market
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Panasian1) UAE developers are eyeing the lucrative US$110.83 trillion real estate market in the United States while more than 100 real estate exhibitors from 15 countries including UAE are going to participate at the 2nd edition of...
Taking root: Controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming looking up in rural Virginia
Cardinal News - Virginia
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June 23, 2025
What’s in this story: What is controlled environment agriculture? Weekend boot camps, skill-building, workforce prep for a growing industry This building used to nourish growing minds. Now it will nourish lettuce Why Southwest Virginia is just...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Rowan News publication area
Rowan News - North Carolina
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June 23, 2025
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
Recycled Polyester Saved This American Factory. Environmentalists Hate It
Wired
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June 23, 2025
A visit to one of Unifi’s last remaining US polyester plants, in Yadkinville, North Carolina, can make you feel like an optimist. After driving through a sweet little neighborhood of small homes, you crest the hill and see the Unifi facility on...
Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait could rattle global energy markets
Sabah
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June 23, 2025
A potential closure of Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route that lies between Iran and Oman and accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil supply could rattle global energy markets, sending the price of commodity likely much higher than current...
Consumers, economists share concerns about impact of strikes in Iran: 'Anticipating something bad'
ABC 11 - North Carolina
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June 23, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Economic experts are warning Americans that they may feel the impacts of Saturday night's strikes on Iran on their wallets. Economists expect oil prices to rise in the coming weeks -- in turn driving up gas prices in the US...
Duke Energy plans to build operation center in city
Jacksonville Daily News - North Caroline
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The Onslow County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its recent meeting including a rezoning request that opens the door for Duke Energy to build an operation center along Richlands Highway. On behalf of Pierce Land Investors and...
North Carolina Introduces New Tax on Ride App Users
Times News Global
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June 22, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new tax will take effect in North Carolina that specifically targets users of ride apps like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxi passengers. The Transportation Commerce Tax, set to begin on July 1, 2025, adds an additional 1.5%...
Marilyn Strickland highlights agricultural and infrastructure initiatives in recent tweets
South Sound Times - Washington
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June 22, 2025
Larry Strickland, North Carolina State Representative for 28th District | www.facebook.comLarry Strickland, North Carolina State Representative for 28th District | www.facebook.com Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has recently shared insights on...
Marilyn Strickland discusses agriculture and infrastructure projects in recent tweets
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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June 22, 2025
Larry Strickland, North Carolina State Representative for 28th District | www.facebook.comLarry Strickland, North Carolina State Representative for 28th District | www.facebook.com Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has recently shared her...
10 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts
AOL
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BDphoto/Getty Images Historic property in Lewes, Delaware.The fictional small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, may only exist in Gilmore Girls, but there are hundreds, if not thousands, of equally charming destinations within the U.S. that offer...