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The ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ semifinalists announced

North Carolina’s manufacturing pride is on full display as the NC Chamber revealed the 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. The statewide contest, now in its sixth year, has become a celebration of the state’s innovation, creativity, and importance. This year’s competition set a record with 188 nominees, drawing 12,900 votes in...

Kerri Carswell

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NC and American flags should be made in US, legislators say in unanimous vote

All 113 present members voted in favor of House Bill 227, which prohibits state institutions from using public funds to purchase the American flag or the North Carolina state flag unless the flags are made in the United States.

Brianna Kraemer
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Amgen announces $1 billion expansion in North Carolina

Amgen, a biotechnology company, announced last week that it will invest $1 billion in expanding its manufacturing facility in Wake County’s Holly Springs. This project is a recipient of taxpayer-funded county incentives and a state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG). “North Carolina’s reputation as one of the world’s leading centers for biotechnology soars even higher with...

Katherine Zehnder