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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.
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.
Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery
Despite the disproportionate public health and economic harms of COVID-19 on communities of color, the recovery from the pandemic was the most equitable in recent history. It was possible because of swift action by federal policymakers to drive public money to care for people and communities. It was possible because of decades of research and investment that allowed for […] The post Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State Health Plan, Aetna to set out on benefits road tour
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced that the State Health Plan and Aetna, the plan’s new third party administrator, will be hitting the road to meet with members about benefits and “enhanced programs” that will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Per a press release...
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...
Mark Robinson blasts Democrats for DC anti-Israel protest ahead of Trump rally
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson slammed Democrats after anti-Israel demonstrations erupted in Washington, D.C., and as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in his state on Wednesday. Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to Congress. Videos shared on social media showed demonstrators […]
Delta agrees to reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during CrowdStrike mess
Delta flights came in and took off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport as scheduled Thursday. That's a far cry from what it's been like since last Friday's CrowdStrike outage that grounded and delayed thousands of flights worldwide.Delta's CEO announced Thursday that the company started operations with zero cancellations and expected normal operations to continue Friday and beyond.Delta now says it will reimburse customers for reasonable costs -- such as tickets on other airlines, rental cars and hotels -- along with other expenses."It was a normal day, getting to the airport, getting to the gate, the flight took off on time, everything...
ACC Kickoff honors mascot from Bowl Game
Of the non-CFP bowl games to take place this past bowl season, perhaps the most creative and fun concept came when the Kansas State Wildcats took on the NC State Wolfpack in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, featuring an edible live mascot for the first time ever. And on Thursday, the first-ever eaten mascot was given a Read more... The post ACC Kickoff features candlelight vigil for devoured Pop Tart at Bowl Game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Former NC State All-American’s Thuney & McNeill Make CBS Sports’ Top-100 NFL Players of ’24
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports shared his Top-100 NFL Players heading into the 2024 season, and two former NC State All-Americans made the list: Offensive Guard Joe Thuney (Chiefs) & Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (Lions). As part of the best interior-line group in the league, he excels in pass protection....
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