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Helene Recovery: The FHWA says North Carolina is getting $908M for Hurricane Helene road and bridge repairs, part of a $1.86B emergency package nationwide. Manufacturing Jobs: Supreme Nonwoven will invest $25.8M to build its first U.S. plant in Lexington, creating 50 jobs in Davidson County. Advanced Materials Expansion: Textum OPCO plans a $23.1M expansion in McAdenville, adding 34 jobs and upgrading a 550,000-square-foot facility for aerospace/defense/space work. Power & Data Centers: A Duke Energy case for a massive fossil/nuclear expansion is being challenged after executives admitted they recruit data centers to justify growth. Business Growth & Housing: Rutherfordton expects population to rise from 3,640 (2020) to nearly 4,000 by 2028, boosting housing demand. Food Industry: JBS is closing two beef plants, and Campbell’s says it completed a 20% capacity expansion at its North Carolina facility. Local Safety: A New Hanover County warrant alleges a kidnapping involving zip ties and duct tape, with charges filed across two counties.

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Jun. 18, 2026

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North Carolina woman booked in Omaha for allegedly stealing $560K from Metro Community College

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WOWT 6 - Nebraska

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Year Founded	1949
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Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Omaha
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North Carolina Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint About Insurance Commissioner

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Insurance Journal

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Owned By	Wells Media Group Employees
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.insurancejournal.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Diego
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North Carolina approves $4M in rural grants, expected to create nearly 400 jobs

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ABC 11 - North Carolina

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1953
Website	abc11.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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EDPNC releases report on North Carolina’s infrastructure and business growth

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Old North News - North Carolina

Right-wing

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://oldnorthnews.com/
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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FHWA Sends $908M to North Carolina for Helene Repairs in $1.9B USDOT Disaster Package

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Engineering News Record

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Owned By	Henderson Family through BNP Media, Inc.
Year Founded	1874
Website	www.enr.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Troy
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Woman bound with zip ties, duct tape during kidnapping in North Carolina, warrant says

WBTV - North Carolina |

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WBTV

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1949
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

ROTEC to supply PFAS removal technology for North Carolina drinking water treatment plant

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Smart Water Magazine

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Owned By	Alejandro Maceira Rozados through iAgua Conocimiento
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://smartwatermagazine.com/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Spain, Madrid
Owner Country	Spain

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4 hours ago

The Law Standing Between a Million Care-Economy Vacancies and the People Ready to Fill Them

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International Business Times

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Owned By	David Jang through IBT Media
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://www.ibtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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