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NC’s civics education should be revolutionary
By assessing civics statewide and tracking progress with a standardized benchmark, we could ensure students understand how our history equips them to be informed, engaged citizens.
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US Dept of Energy plans $175M for coal plant upgrades, including NC site
The US Department of Energy made an announcement on Wednesday that they will invest $175 million on upgrading coal-fired plants nationwide. This includes a major facility in North Carolina, as part of an overall effort to strengthen the power grid and keep electricity affordable. The funding will go toward six projects aimed at modernizing coal...
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NC ranked No. 1 for economic development in 2025
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina the 2025 state of the year for economic development, according to a news release from the NC Department of Commerce. The ranking is based on the state’s overall business climate and economic development growth in the previous year, including education and workforce opportunities, business incentives, infrastructure, quality of life, and business...
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Duke Energy prepared as NC braces for potential major ice storm
As North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm that will most likely be a mainly ice event, Duke Energy says it is well prepared for it.
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Tillis, Budd disaster loan reform bill advances with bipartisan support
Budd and Tillis advance bill that would benefit small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Tillis’ vote sets up late-night tie-breaker to confirm Hegseth
Late Friday evening, North Carolina's Sen. Thom Tillis was the key vote leading to confirmation of Pete Hegseth, 44, as the new US Secretary of Defense. Tillis' "aye" tied the vote, giving newly inaugurated Vice President JD Vance the chance to cast an 11th-hour tie-breaking vote in favor of confirming Hegseth.
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McNabb’s Title IX hearing at WCU set for Friday
Payton McNabb's internal hearing at WCU concerning Title IX accusations will take place on Friday.
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Duke Energy CEO retiring after more than a decade at helm
Lynn Good, who's led utility giant Duke Energy as chief executive officer (CEO) for 11 years, and served as chairman of the board of directors since 2016, is retiring. According to a press release, the board has named company veteran Harry Sideris to succeed Good as president and CEO effective April 1, 2025.
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Hendersonville and Cary named two of the “Cutest Christmas Towns in the South”
Two North Carolina towns made Southern Living magazine’s list of the 18 Cutest Christmas Towns in the South.
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Federal Appeals Court chucks class certification for NC, SC Bojangles workers
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown out the class certification for a lawsuit involving Bojangles shift managers in North Carolina and South Carolina. The workers make claims of unpaid off-the-clock work and unauthorized edits of their time records.
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Twelve state AGs support Florida State in media-rights fight with ACC
Attorneys general in Florida and 11 other states support Florida State University in its legal battle with the Atlantic Coast Conference over sports media rights. An earlier court filing labeled the case a $700 million dispute.
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Tillis calls to expedite Helene relief in Senate committee testimony
US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, testified before the US Senate Committee on Appropriations Wednesday He said that the media may have moved on in their news cycle but things are far from getting back to normal.
