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North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy
CNBC
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July 10, 2025
With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023,...
“They Built Them by the Water!”: New Study Uncovers Lost Nile Branch That Once Guided the Construction of the Egyptian Pyramids
Sustainability Times
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July 16, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers discovered the extinct Ahramat Branch of the Nile, crucial for transporting materials for Egypt’s pyramids. 🔍 Advanced techniques like radar satellite imagery and geophysical surveys were used to identify this ancient...
North Carolina's first standalone children's hospital set to bring 8,000 jobs to a Raleigh suburb
Imperial Valley Press - California
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APEX, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital will be built in a bedroom community near the state capital, the project’s health systems announced Thursday, creating a campus estimated to bring 8,000 jobs to the area. UNC...
Iowa Football: An Early Look at Penn State
Black Heart Gold Pants - Iowa
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July 21, 2025
Opening Hook/Lead-in The Penn State Nittany Lions come to Kinnick Stadium on October 18th for what promises to be a pivotal test in the new world of Iowa City, with Mark Gronowski running the show and Tim Lester calling the shots on offense, let’s...
North Carolina regains top spot on CNBC's list of best states to do business
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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July 10, 2025
North Carolina has retaken a key title belt in the no-holds-barred arena of economic development. Finance network CNBC named the Tar Heel State the best state to do business in the latest edition of its influential annual rankings. It’s the sixth...
North Carolina named best state for business again
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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For the third time in four years, the Tar Heel State grabbed the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong economy, skilled workforce and pro-business climate. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina has once again claimed the top spot in CNBC’s annual “Top States...
North Carolina EV battery industry holds steady amid tax credit rollbacks
WBJD - North Carolina
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July 10, 2025
Move over tobacco — there’s a new cash crop in town. Part of the “battery belt,” North Carolina will soon be home to four major factories producing lithium-ion batteries, the power behind electric vehicles. But President Trump’s sweeping federal...
North Carolina DEQ seeks public input on Carpenter Co.'s first-time Title V air quality permit
Old North News - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
D. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental QualityD. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is...
North Carolina Commerce Secretary comments on Dr. Charles Hamner's passing
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley has released a statement following the passing of Dr. Charles Hamner, the first President and CEO of NCBiotech. "We join the NCBiotech family in honoring the life and legacy of their first President and...
Lawmakers quietly enact permanent ban on major farming practice: 'An ongoing concern'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 16, 2025
You may love your bacon in the morning, but have you ever thought much about pig farming? One state is taking action to protect its community. According to the Arkansas Advocate, the Arkansas Legislative Council has put a permanent ban on swine...
Mechanical Engineering Department celebrates 2024-25 achievements
Binghamton University
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July 16, 2025
As Binghamton University prepares for the fall semester, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on a productive 2024-25 academic year. Research news The...
North Carolina DEQ seeks public input on Carpenter Co.'s draft air quality permit
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
D. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental QualityD. Reid Wilson Secretary | North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is...
Congressman Pat Harrigan highlights North Carolina's business ranking and calls out supply chain issues
Hickory Sun - North Carolina
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July 12, 2025
Congressman Pat Harrigan has recently addressed several economic and policy developments through a series of posts on social media. His comments focused on North Carolina’s business climate, U.S. rare earth mineral production, and concerns over...
Via Transportation files confidentially for US IPO
CTech
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July 16, 2025
Via Transportation announced on Wednesday that it has confidentially filed a draft prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its shares. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for...
North Carolina governor signs 9 bills, vetoes 3: Here's what they mean
WLOS - North Carolina
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — On Wednesday, July 9, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took action on 12 bills, signing nine and vetoing three others, his office announced. Vetoed bills: House Bill 193 aimed to allow certain employees and volunteers to carry...
North Carolina Lawmakers Grapple With How To Regulate State’s Booming Hemp Market
Marijuana Moment
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July 9, 2025
“Our state’s unregulated cannabis market is the wild west and is crying for order. Let’s get this right and create a safe, legal market for adults that protects kids.” By Lola Oliverio, North Carolina Health News People of almost any age can walk...
Thermo Fisher and Sanofi Expand Partnership to Enable Manufacturing
New Jersey Business Magazine
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July 16, 2025
Manufacturing On Jul 16, 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and Sanofi are expanding their strategic partnership to enable additional US drug product manufacturing. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Thermo Fisher will...
North Carolina road closure to impact traffic on US-117 in Duplin County
WCTI - North Carolina
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced a road closure on US-117 near SE Center Street in Calypso. The closure, which affects the southbound lane at mile marker 2.2, is due to construction work to refurbish the deck on Bridge...
House earmarks are back — here’s what members requested for fiscal 2026
Washington Examiner
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July 21, 2025
Community funding projects are roaring back for fiscal 2026 spending bills, after being stripped from a short-term stopgap spending deal earlier this year, as the House faces the difficult task of passing all 12 appropriations bills before the...
North Carolina SBI conducting review of allegations against former Greensboro City Attorney
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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The Greensboro City Council announced Chuck Watts' retirement on July 2. GREENSBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a review into allegations against former Greensboro City Attorney Chuck Watts. According to...