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Gov. Stein says North Carolina 'dodged a bullet' with Hurricane Erin
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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August 22, 2025
OUTER BANKS, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says the state "dodged a bullet" when Hurricane Erin made its way north over the Atlantic this week. Watch full briefing: Gov. Stein gives update after assessing Dare County damage Gov. Stein says...
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Speak at North Carolina A&T
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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The event is limited to N.C. A&T students, faculty and staff. GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, will speak at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State...
FEMA approves another $96M for North Carolina’s Helene recovery
828 News Now - North Carolina
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August 22, 2025
Funds will support more than 200 projects, including road repairs, debris removal and infrastructure restoration ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Federal officials have approved an additional $96 million to help North Carolina recover from damage...
Bill Belichick’s style reshaping North Carolina Football
Sporting News
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August 22, 2025
The legendary coach brings his no-nonsense style to Chapel Hill, and the Tar Heels are feeling the impact. For decades, Bill Belichick’s voice echoed across NFL practice fields, shaping champions in Foxborough. Now, in his first season at North...
North Carolina’s Annual ‘Black is Beautiful Bridal Show’ Set for Sunday in Charlotte
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 22, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Brides, grooms, and wedding planners will gather in Charlotte this Sunday for the annual “Black is Beautiful Bridal Show,” an event dedicated to showcasing diversity in the wedding industry and highlighting Black-owned...
Wet North Carolina conditions challenge chile pepper growing
Fresh Plaza
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August 22, 2025
North Carolina is seeing a difficult season for growing chile peppers. "There have been extended periods of excess rain and also a week of extreme heat," says Randy Bailey, owner and president of Bailey Farms, adding though that the supply level...
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission schedules August meeting in New Bern
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
D. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental QualityD. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is scheduled to hold its regular...
Suspect now facing kidnapping charge in Iowa after teen found safe in North Carolina
KGAN - Iowa
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FAIRFIELD, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A North Carolina man who has been arrested in the disappearance of a Fairfield teen is now facing charges in Iowa. The 15-year-old girl was reported missing on Aug. 17 in Iowa and was found in the same day in...
Johnson & Johnson Invests $2B in New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
Pharma Journalist
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August 22, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has announced a major expansion of its U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a $2 billion, 10-year investment in a new 160,000+ square foot facility at FUJIFILM’s state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Holly...
New federal data reveals which US states are seeing skyrocketing energy prices: 'Americans are paying more for electricity this summer'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 23, 2025
They could rise even further. by Mandy CarrAugust 23, 2025 Against the backdrop of an overheating planet and the rise of energy-hungry artificial intelligence tools, electricity demand and costs are also on the rise. USA Today reported that recent...
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This Tiny Town Just Inland From North Carolina’s Crystal Coast Offers An Old-School Vacation Experience
Southern Living
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Sometimes a vacation destination doesn’t need to have all the bells and whistles to make for a memorable experience. A small town, for example, might have everything you need for a relaxing weekend that’s not overcomplicated with options but still...
Gaskin: Urban Renewal bulldozed Black business districts
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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August 23, 2025
The story of Black economic disenfranchisement in the United States is not solely one of slavery or Jim Crow segregation. Equally devastating — and more insidious — was the 20th-century policy of so-called “urban renewal.” Between the 1940s and...
Thermo Fisher opens Mebane facility, creating biotech jobs in North Carolina
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
Governor Josh Stein attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new facility in Mebane, emphasizing North Carolina’s role in the biotech industry. “Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new facility strengthens North Carolina’s...
EV fast charging expands in North Carolina
Spectrum News - North Carolina
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August 22, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina’s electric vehicle market continues to accelerate. What You Need To Know Koulomb recently opened a 12-charging station depot off I-485 in south Charlotte Ionna has set up similar concepts known as “Rechargeries” in...
Governor Stein announces infrastructure grants aimed at creating jobs in rural North Carolina
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved four grants totaling $1,872,019 for local governments. These grants are expected to create 170 jobs and attract over $74.5 million in private investment. “North Carolina’s rural...
North Carolina approves four rural grants supporting job creation and private investment
Old North News - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
Governor Josh Stein announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved four grants totaling $1,872,019 for local governments in North Carolina. These grants are expected to help create 170 jobs and attract more than $74.5 million...
Governor Stein urges caution as hurricane Erin impacts North Carolina coast
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
Governor Josh Stein has provided an update on the ongoing response to Hurricane Erin, emphasizing continued risks and urging residents to remain vigilant as hazardous conditions are expected to persist throughout the weekend. “Dangerous conditions...
Governor Stein announces grants for job creation and investment in four North Carolina counties
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved four grants totaling $1,872,019 to support projects in rural communities across the state. The funding is expected to help create 170 jobs and draw more than $74.5 million in...
Johnson & Johnson to Invest $2B in North Carolina Manufacturing Facility
Contract Pharma
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Johnson & Johnson, which promised in March to invest $55 billion to support U.S. manufacturing, will increase its presence in North Carolina with a 160,000+ square foot dedicated manufacturing facility at FUJIFILM’s new biopharmaceutical...
Governor Stein urges caution as North Carolina responds to Hurricane Erin
North Wake News - North Carolina
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August 21, 2025
Governor Josh Stein has provided an update on North Carolina’s response to Hurricane Erin, urging residents to remain cautious as hazardous weather continues into the weekend. “Dangerous conditions including rip currents and coastal flooding from...