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NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Huntsville Music Office prepares for busy September
The Huntsville Music Office is holding its quarterly meet-up next week and the topics of discussion involve a music-filled September coming up in the Rocket City. The free event, at St. Stephens Music Hall which runs July 30 from 6PM to 8:30PM, provides an opportunity for musicians and stakeholders to network and collaborate.
Rain expected for only part of the weekend
Rain chances take a dip to start the weekend, but we'll be tracking more widespread rain and storms again on Sunday. Some rain hangs on early next week with hotter and drier weather returning by the end of the week. Tonight looks cloudy and muggy, but dry for most. Temperatures...
UAH team places eighth internationally in 2024 University Rover Challenge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A team comprised of College of Engineering and College of Science students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, placed eight internationally in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC) in Moab, Utah. A total of 102 teams began the year competing for an invitation to the URC finals, with a record 38 teams from 10 countries advancing to the last stage of the competition, held in one of the most extreme and Mars-like environments on Earth. UAH team ASTRA, a subset of the UAH Space Hardware Club (SHC), also placed fifth among all United States teams.
Rocket City Mom previews a weekend of family-friendly fun
Take a ride and experience the Magic on the Mercury and Chase. This exciting train ride presented by the North Alabama Railroad Museum is fun for the whole family. Beginning at 9:30 Saturday morning, you can experience a bunch of Hocus Pocus as you watch the floating candles in the dining coach. Special guests will be aboard, so you don't want to miss this magical experience.
Major contract win bolsters Akima growth in Huntsville
HERNDON, Va. — Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a contract worth more than a half-billion dollars to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal. The contract, awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone, has a potential 10-year period of performance and a total contract value of $563 million if all options are exercised.
Limestone County authorities investigate 'potentially hazardous' bag, Huntsville Bomb Squad on scene
ATHENS, Ala. — UPDATE (4:23 P.M.) - In a Facebook update, the Limestone County Sheriff's Office said that the area "was rendered safe," but did not disclose any further details. Our original story:. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to stay away from Zehner Road area...
Authorities asking public to avoid Zehner Rd. following incident
LIMESTONE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - On Friday, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said they are urging the public to avoid the area of Zehner Road. Officials said a suspect is in custody following an incident south of New Cut Road. Authorities said the suspect allegedly discarded a bag containing...
Tharptown High School Rocketry Team gets 2nd place at International Rocketry Challenge in London
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — UPDATE: Tharptown High School Rocketry Team secured second place in the international competition. This was the team's first trip to the international level of the competition, which took place at the Farnsborough Air Show in London. In a post on Facebook, Tharptown High School math teacher...
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