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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.
Hickory Church Of Christ’s Back-To-School Prayer, Worship, And Cookout, August 17
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is hosting its annual time of intercession, as they appeal to God for blessings for the coming school year. On Sunday, August 17, 2024, the church will observe its annual Back-to-School Prayer, Worship, and Cookout. This assembly will consist of petitioning God to guard and direct students, parents, families, and all school and college staff. Prayer works, because God works in response to the prayers of the faithful.
Georgia Republicans Vote Against Democracy By Using Trump Lies To Legalize Election Interference
It's not like his voter fraud claims began in 2020—it's his go-to. In 2016, during the GOP primaries, Trump lost the Iowa and Colorado caucuses to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. He blamed voter fraud. The post Georgia Republicans Vote Against Democracy By Using Trump Lies To Legalize Election Interference appeared first on NewsOne.
Gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s visit to Huntersville met by protestors
Robinson has lately been taking on a more direct approach to his government experience and added that his previous positions as an activist and social media influencer were for those causes.
Coalition pushes for NC school suspension reform
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
Precautionary swim advisory lifted for most oceanside sites
The precautionary swimming advisory for parts of the North Carolina coast issued Aug. 7, when Tropical Storm Debby moved north from Florida, was lifted midday Wednesday for most oceanside sites. The two oceanside sites where the advisory remains are Caswell Beach Public Beach access in Brunswick County, and at Sea...
Cooper, Davis celebrate high-speed internet milestone for Twin Counties
Faster and more reliable internet access may soon be coming to a rural community near you. That was the message Wednesday at Rocky Mount High School where Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-1st District, gathered with community leaders and officials from Nash County Public Schools to celebrate a WiFi milestone. To date, internet provider Brightspeed’s network has reached more than 30,000 homes and businesses across the Twin Counties, said the company’s Director of Government Affairs Steve Brewer. ...
Laurel Green Park and playground reopens after year-long stream restoration
LAUREL PARK - Laurel Green has reopened after a year-long closure for an extensive stream restoration project and a thorough cleaning of its popular playground. Laurel Park officials closed the town’s park and playground facility in May 2023 to begin the project. A grand re-opening was held in May 2024 with a ribbon cutting officiated by Mayor Carey O’Cain and Republican N.C. Sen. Tim Moffitt. ...
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