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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, […]
Registered Apprenticeship increases in North Carolina
During the State Board of Community Colleges Programs and Student Success Committee meeting July 18, ApprenticeshipNC (ANC), the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, reported that North Carolina saw a 45% increase in Registered Apprentice enrollments and a 50% increase in Registered Pre-Apprentice enrollments during the 2023-2024 state fiscal year. […] The post Registered Apprenticeship increases in North Carolina appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Pfizer laying off at least 210 in Nash, Lee counties
Pfizer Inc. plans to lay off at least 210 workers in Lee and Nash counties following a failed clinical trial for a muscular dystrophy treatment that was being developed by the global drugmaker, and as demand for other products declines. The layoffs include 150 positions in Sanford and another 60...
Durham man targeted Hispanic victims in 6 armed robberies over 5 days, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham man was arrested in connection with six armed robberies this past week in which Hispanic victims were targeted, police said. Denshawn Stareek Thompson, 31, is charged with four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, four counts of second-degree kidnapping, four counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, assault on a female, assault with a deadly weapon, and larceny from a person. More charges are possible, according to the Durham Police Department.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Block on Falls of Neuse Road closed in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Raleigh police said that a section of Falls of Neuse Road is currently closed Friday morning. The 5000 block of Falls of Neuse Road is closed due to downed power lines. Police said drivers are advised to seek an alternate route while crews work...
Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Tight Ends/FLEXY
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at...
STATE: NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety
RALEIGH – As new pedestrian signals are installed or existing ones are upgraded, the N.C. Department of Transportation is programming them with an enhanced safety feature. NCDOT is adding what is called a “leading pedestrian interval,” or LPI, to its traffic signals, giving pedestrians a head start of three to seven seconds to enter the marked […] The post STATE: NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
A Place at the Table launches first food truck
Raleigh-based nonprofit cafe A Place at the Table is launching its first food truck, the cafe announced Friday. The Travelin' Table will have similar menu items from the cafe like huevos rancheros, quiche and biscuits. It will be available for company parties, weddings and other catering events beginning in October.
UPDATE: No bomb threat, Raleigh police respond to van crash into convenience store
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WRAL) - A van ran into a Raleigh convenience store Friday morning, plowing through the glass double doors and ending up inside. Our NBC affiliate in Raleigh, WRAL, says police officers responded to the Breeze Through 76 at 3405 Poole Road, including a bomb squad robot. It could be seen rolling across the parking lot toward the broken windows.
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