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North Carolina Global TransPark Welcomes U.S. Navy Maintenance Facility, Creating Over 400 Jobs

North Carolina Global TransPark Welcomes U.S. Navy Maintenance Facility, Creating Over 400 Jobs

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, alongside other dignitaries, officially welcomed the U.S. Navy to the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston for the opening of the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East C-130/HH-60 MRO Complex. This new aircraft maintenance facility is projected to create over 400 high-skilled jobs in eastern North Carolina and generate an estimated $164 million annually for the regional economy. The complex will be used by the military to maintain, repair, and overhaul various aircraft, including the Navy and Marine Corps C/KC-130J Super Hercules and C/KC-130T Hercules military transport aircraft, as well as Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II advanced combat search and rescue helicopters. The Navy is leasing the facility from the Global TransPark, which is owned and managed by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Charlotte Hornets Partner with DAZN for Exclusive Direct-to-Consumer Streaming in the Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Partner with DAZN for Exclusive Direct-to-Consumer Streaming in the Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Partner with DAZN for Exclusive Direct-to-Consumer Streaming in the Carolinas

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Which states have the most brain-eating amoeba cases? What data shows

Which states have the most brain-eating amoeba cases? What data shows

A North Carolina teen died from the rare brain-eating amoeba. Here's how often cases happen in the U.S.

Maple Hill Residents Express Concern Over Potential Post Office Closure, Seek Representative Rouzer's Assistance

Maple Hill Residents Express Concern Over Potential Post Office Closure, Seek Representative Rouzer's Assistance

Residents of Maple Hill, North Carolina, are facing the potential closure of their local post office, effective September 25th, according to letters received from the U.S. Postal Service. If the closure proceeds, all postal services currently available in Maple Hill would be relocated to the Burgaw Post Office, which is approximately 17 miles away. This proposed change has generated significant concern among community members, particularly seniors and individuals with lower incomes, who fear the increased travel distance will pose a major inconvenience and hardship. Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate has voiced his devastation over the potential closure, emphasizing the difficulties it would create for vulnerable populations. In response to these concerns, Commissioner Tate has reached out to the office of U.S. Representative David Rouzer to explore options for preventing the closure. Tate also plans to add the issue to the agenda for an upcoming Pender County Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss p...

Boston-Area Colleges Launch New AI-Focused Programs to Prepare Workforce

Boston-Area Colleges Launch New AI-Focused Programs to Prepare Workforce

Several colleges in the Boston area are introducing new degree programs focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip students for a workforce increasingly shaped by rapidly developing technology. Wentworth Institute of Technology has begun offering a degree in applied artificial intelligence this fall. Northeastern University is launching two dozen interdisciplinary majors that integrate AI with various fields, including business, biochemistry, chemical engineering, and philosophy. Endicott College and Suffolk University are also planning to introduce AI-focused programs in fall 2027. Endicott will offer a degree in AI implementation, while Suffolk will introduce a 'co-major' in applied AI that students can combine with existing undergraduate programs. These initiatives aim to prepare students to utilize AI effectively rather than fearing job displacement, according to The Boston Globe. Andrew Perlman, vice president for academic innovation at Suffolk University, emphasizes the importance of teaching s...

Common Cause Launches Nationwide Election Protection Effort for 2026 Midterm Elections

Common Cause Launches Nationwide Election Protection Effort for 2026 Midterm Elections

The national voting rights organization, Common Cause, has initiated a nationwide election protection effort in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. The group announced this initiative during a virtual news conference, revealing plans to recruit and train over 10,000 volunteers across the country. These volunteers will be tasked with monitoring polling places, staffing voter-assistance hotlines, and collaborating with legal teams to address any issues that could impede voting. Common Cause's President and CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, emphasized the organization's commitment to taking direct legal action, combating voter intimidation, and providing real-time support to voters to ensure they can cast their ballots safely and confidently. In North Carolina, Common Cause aims to establish a presence in all 100 counties, working with grassroots groups to recruit poll monitors and operate a state-specific voter hotline, 888-OUR-VOTE, staffed by legal professionals and students. The organization previously ...

First Lady Melania Trump Visits North Carolina to Highlight AI Education and Community Resilience Post-Hurricane Helene

First Lady Melania Trump Visits North Carolina to Highlight AI Education and Community Resilience Post-Hurricane Helene

First Lady Melania Trump recently returned to Ashe County, North Carolina, to visit Mountain View Elementary School, nearly two years after the region was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Her visit focused on celebrating the community's resilience and promoting artificial intelligence (AI) education among young students. During her visit, Mrs. Trump recognized Carrie Robledo, a North Carolina second-grade teacher and 2026 Presidential AI Challenge National Champion, for her innovative work in introducing AI to elementary students. The First Lady praised Ms. Robledo's efforts, stating that she built 'knowledge' that 'no hurricane can destroy.' The Presidential AI Challenge, initiated by First Lady Melania Trump, has become the largest federally led AI competition in American history, engaging over 20,000 participants from all 50 states. The visit underscored a shift from immediate disaster relief to fostering future-oriented growth and technological advancement in the affected community.

Federal Policy Incentivizes Homeowners to Abandon Coastal Properties, Exacerbating Debris and Pollution

Federal Policy Incentivizes Homeowners to Abandon Coastal Properties, Exacerbating Debris and Pollution

A federal policy, specifically related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance, is inadvertently incentivizing homeowners in coastal areas to let their properties collapse into the water rather than proactively remove them. This issue is particularly evident in places like Dare County, N.C., where over 30 homes have collapsed since 2020, and approximately 100 more are threatened by erosion exacerbated by sea level rise. Homeowners often find themselves with no financial alternative but to wait for their homes to be destroyed to receive insurance payouts. This practice leads to significant amounts of debris and pollution, closing beaches, threatening wildlife, and necessitating costly taxpayer-funded cleanup efforts.

WTA Relocates Year-End Finals and Global Headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina

WTA Relocates Year-End Finals and Global Headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina

WTA Relocates Year-End Finals and Global Headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina

Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise Threaten Homes in the US

Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise Threaten Homes in the US

Coastal erosion driven by accelerating sea level rise is causing significant damage to waterfront homes across the United States. Dare County, North Carolina, has been particularly affected, with over 30 homes collapsing since 2020 and around 100 more at risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance policies have created financial disincentives for homeowners to protect or remove their properties, leading to widespread debris and pollution. This situation has raised concerns among homeowners, local officials, and members of Congress, highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable solution to address the growing crisis.

Estes Express Lines Expands Freight Services and Career Opportunities Across U.S.

Estes Express Lines Expands Freight Services and Career Opportunities Across U.S.

Estes Express Lines Expands Freight Services and Career Opportunities Across U.S.

North Carolina Attorney General Jackson Secures Settlement Delivering Millions of Eggs to Food Banks After Antitrust Case

North Carolina Attorney General Jackson Secures Settlement Delivering Millions of Eggs to Food Banks After Antitrust Case

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, alongside 16 other bipartisan attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, has reached a settlement with three major egg producers: Cal-Maine, Hickman’s Family Farms, and Versova. The settlement addresses allegations that these companies violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by colluding from 2022 to 2025 to share information and coordinate bidding. This alleged coordination manipulated a key industry benchmark, leading to artificially inflated egg prices. As a result of this settlement, approximately 50 million eggs will be distributed to food banks across the United States. In North Carolina specifically, three million eggs are being distributed statewide, with nearly 2.5 million already delivered. The Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City recently received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of this initiative. Attorney General Jackson emphasized that the settlement holds these companies accountable and provides much-needed protein to North Carolinians.