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North Carolina Zoo named ‘Best Zoo’ in the U.S.
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was first nominated in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards in July 2024, with public voting open daily from July 3-31. Contest nominees were proposed and vetted by a panel of travel writers and tourism experts before a final voting selection was made by Newsweek editors.
Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators join case of missing Rowland woman
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators are now working with Fairmont police in the case of a missing Rowland woman, Sheriff’s Burnis Wilkins’ office said. Chelsea Jones, 33, was reported missing to Fairmont police on Sunday, but authorities determined that she was last seen around July 26-27 in the area […]
Fairview Road in Southpark reopens after fatal crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fairview Road in Charlotte's Southpark neighborhood has reopened Thursday evening after a deadly crash closed the road in both directions for several hours. The closure impacted traffic in both directions between Carmel Road and Colony Road. Traffic between Charlotte Country Day School and the SouthPark Mall...
American Airlines flight from Charlotte makes emergency landing in Raleigh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An American Airlines flight from Charlotte made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Thursday morning. RDU officials told WRAL-TV that the plane was diverted to Raleigh after reports of smoke in the cabin. The plane landed safely without further incident. American Airlines confirmed oxygen masks were not deployed during the landing. The flight was headed to Hartford, Connecticut.
Latest Bryce Young Reports Send Carolina Panthers Fans Into A Tailspin Ahead of 2024 Season
While 2023 was a struggle that many people planned to see, the 2024 season is expected to be a pivotal year for the Carolina Panthers and second-year quarterback Bryce Young, the former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. So far, it doesn't seem as if things are going very well, ...
Missing: North Carolina teen last seen Monday in Cortlandville
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Authorities in Cortland County are looking for a missing girl. 14-year-old Brookelyn Anderson is from North Carolina but was last seen on Monday at the Pit Stop gas station in Cortlandville. Anderson is white, about five feet tall, weighing roughly 120 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. If you’ve seen her, contact the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office at 607-753-3311.
Thunderstorms possible in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — The Piedmont will see increasing temperatures and humidity. Friday will be partly cloudy with highs in the middle 80s. With increasing humidity, a few afternoon or evening thunderstorms are possible. The best chances for rain on Friday afternoon and evening will be across the mountains and foothills. In the Piedmont, our rain chance […]
Natron Energy Announces Plans for $1.4 Billion Giga-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron” or “the Company”), a global leader in sodium-ion battery technology, today announced plans to build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States. The facility will be located in Edgecombe County, NC, and is expected to produce 24GW of Natron’s revolutionary sodium-ion batteries annually at full capacity. Natron’s sodium-ion batteries offer higher power density, more cycles, a domestic U.S. supply chain, and unique safety characteristics over other battery technologies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815622233/en/ Natron Energy manufactures sodium-ion battery products based on a unique and patented Prussian blue electrode chemistry for a wide variety of industrial power applications ranging from critical backup power systems for AI data centers to EV fast charging and system hybridization. (Photo: Business Wire)
Drug Rehab USA Launches Mental Health Scholarship
Hickory – Drug Rehab USA is proud to announce the launch of its new Mental Health Scholarship, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of mental health professionals in the United States, including North Carolina. This scholarship, available to students pursuing degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, and other related fields, offers financial support to those committed to making a difference in the mental health landscape.
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