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Elon University’s Matthew Doyle grabs first round lead at 49th Palmetto Amateur
When he was a child Matthew Doyle was told by doctors that playing sports would not be in his future. The University of Elon senior currently leads the Palmetto Amateur by one shot at five-under. Early in his life, Doyle learned he was diagnosed with legg-calve-perthes, a rare condition where the head of the thigh […]
Flyboys keep flying high as Appy West League leaders add another win over Burlington
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Greeneville Flyboys continued their run at an Appalachian League West title on Thursday night - taking down Burlington for the second straight night en route to their 26th win of the season. Meanwhile a Johnson City doubleheader split keeps the Flyboys with a five...
ABSS to freeze teacher supplements in order to save $$ in face of $2.4M deficit
Alamance-Burlington school system employees will have their county-funded supplements frozen at their 2023-24 pay rates, in an effort to erase a $2.4 million budget deficit that ABSS began the 2024-25 fiscal year with on July 1, the school system’s administration confirmed for school board members during a special-called work session Monday afternoon.
S. Davie Street Road Closure Begins July 30
A portion of the 300 block of S. Davie Street will be closed Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, August 9, due to waterline replacement work. Traffic will be closed in both directions on S. Davie between W. Washington Street and E. McGee Street. Motorists should expect delays around the work...
NCDOT warns of NC Quick Pass toll payment text message scheme
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — NC drivers may be getting a text message of what may seem like is from NC Quick Pass requesting payment. However, before you send your hard-earned money, you need to know that it's a scam. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it first was...
SECU Foundation renews support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 million grant
RALEIGH — SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Government. With its $1 million grant, the Foundation will serve as the lead funder for the placement of up to 150 LFNC SECU fellows in paid local government fellowship positions over a five-year period. Lead for North Carolina was the Foundation’s first venture in education funding for graduate students, helping UNC School of Government...
NC Manufacturing Tour comes to TCOM LP
WEEKSVILLE — With TCOM L.P. set to expand its Weeksville operations and add 25 new good-paying jobs, N.C. Chamber of Commerce officials thought this week would be a good one to visit the defense contractor as part of its NC Manufacturing Tour. On Thursday, NC Chamber of Commerce President Gary Salamido made his first visit to the Weeksville-based maker of unmanned areostats that are used for long-term defense operations. According...
What is WEA? Here's what to know about NC's emergency alert system.
Many North Carolina residents received unexpected notifications on their mobile devices July 25 with the attached text "Activate WEA in Region 6." This morning, many residents have questions. The alert referred to a child abduction in Durham. The missing child, Geon King-Parriett, was last seen July 25. The National Center for Missing and...
Titanium Giant Chooses North Carolina for New $1 Billion Facility
A global titanium giant has just selected North Carolina to build its new nearly $1 billion manufacturing facility. American Titanium Metal‘s new $867.8 million titanium mill is expected to invest nearly $1 billion into the tax base and create over 300 jobs. Their 100-acre site in Fayetteville, currently unoccupied, is projected to be operational by 2027.
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
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