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$10B Amazon AI & Cloud Expansion in North Carolina Includes Thousands of Jobs
TechRepublic
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June 6, 2025
Photo of an employee at an Amazon data center. Image: Amazon Amazon is set to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking one of the biggest investments in the state’s tech...
Top 10 Airbnb stays in Cary, North Carolina in 2025
TripZilla
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June 6, 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Triangle, Cary, North Carolina is a haven for those seeking peaceful neighborhoods, access to Raleigh-Durham attractions, and abundant green spaces. Whether you’re in town for business, a family getaway, or a solo...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® North Atlantic Region Soars Into Maryland To Provide “Comfort” & Conduct Business
The Sentinel Newspapers - Maryland
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Over 1,500 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® North Atlantic Region traveled to Rockville, MD, to attend the sorority's annual Cluster I Meeting at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Sept. 30. North Atlantic...
Perquimans County ranks 44th in North Carolina for reliance on government transfers for 29.9% of income in 2022
IBX News - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
In 2022, Perquimans County ranked as the 44th most government transfer-dependent county in North Carolina, with 29.9% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...
Which car colors depreciate the fastest in North Carolina?
WNCN - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The color of your car might reduce the value of your vehicle when it is time to trade it in. The website ISeeCars conducted a study looking at the hues which generate the maximum bang-for-your buck and it turns out that...
Amazon boosts AI, cloud power with massive $10B investment in North Carolina
Interesting Engineering - New York
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June 6, 2025
Amazon has planned a massive $10 billion investment to expand its data centre operations in North Carolina to boost its AI and cloud computing capabilities. The investment comes amidst the race between companies to build AI infrastructure owing to...
SBA relief still available to North Carolina small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought and excessive heat deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
Salisbury Post - North Carolina
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June 1, 2025
Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 1, 2025 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Rowan County and other places in North Carolina of the June 23 deadline to apply for...
North Carolina sees widespread rise in inflation-adjusted housing values
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
The recent analysis of housing values in North Carolina reveals a significant increase in inflation-adjusted median home values from 2014 to 2023. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), the median home value has...
North Carolina Minor League Baseball team honors former player killed in mass shooting
WGHP - North Carolina
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June 4, 2025
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One person is still in the hospital after a deadly Catawba County mass shooting early Sunday morning. The FBI is asking for the public’s help to get any video in the surrounding area that could help them in the...
Marshall’s tour highlights Sanford businesses, RISE program
The Sanford Herald - North Carolina
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North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall spent Wednesday touring area businesses and then participating in a Small Business Roundtable at Central Carolina Community College. Marshall came to town to discuss the Rural RISE NC initiative,...
Amazon to Develop $10B Data Center Campus in North Carolina
REBusinessOnline
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June 5, 2025
419RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced plans to develop a new, $10 billion cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, roughly 80 miles east of Charlotte. According to the...
Jenelle Evans Marijuana Business: Coming Soon! She Swears!
KINY - Alaska
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June 9, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes Jenelle Evans is no longer married. She’s no longer an active parent to a teenage son. But the former Teen Mom participant wants the world to know what she’s still very much a businesswoman; she just needs some type to make...
Fake health inspectors target North Carolina restaurants for social media content
WLOS - North Carolina
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HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Health officials in North Carolina are warning business owners and staff about fake health inspectors attempting to gain access to kitchens to create content for social media. A spokesperson for Haywood County shared...
Military traditions of neutrality face strain as Trump drags U.S. military into his political agenda
The Milwaukee Independent
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June 14, 2025
Newsom quickly took Trump to court for unilaterally calling in the military to clamp down on peaceful protests against the administration’s draconian immigration policies. Trump followed that up with a campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg in North...
Lawmakers propose tax credit to attract people relocating from LA and North Carolina after disasters
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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June 5, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- What if moving away from wildfires and hurricanes could actually earn you money? One State Representative is floating a unique idea, offering tax breaks to people from California and North Carolina, hoping they'll trade...
Amazon to invest $10 billion for AI infrastructure in North Carolina, creating 500 new jobs
The American Bazaar
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June 5, 2025
Amazon has announced plans to invest $10 billion to expand AI infrastructure in North Carolina. This project aims to support advances in artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies. Amazon states that this project would help create at...
NASCAR hits travel snag while in Mexico City
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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MEXICO CITY — Shane Van Gisbergen was buckled into his seat ready to head to Mexico City for NASCAR’s first international Cup Series race of the modern era when a loud “BOOM!” suddenly forced the pilot to abort takeoff. There was an engine issue...
Amazon to invest $10 billion to boost AI in North Carolina
RCR Wireless News
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June 5, 2025
In sum – what you need to know: $10bn for North Carolina AI – AWS will invest $10 billion to expand data centers in North Carolina, driven by growing demand for generative AI and cloud computing. New tech jobs, and related – the investment will...
Tillis secures disaster recovery funds for hurricane-impacted areas in North Carolina
North Charlotte Today - North Carolina
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June 4, 2025
Sen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official WebsiteSen. Thom Tillis | Sen. Thom Tillis Official Website Senator Thom Tillis has expressed approval for the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) announcement regarding the Fiscal Year...
North Carolina Ranks #3 for a Budget-Friendly Summer Road Trip
Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina
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Summer is peak road trip season in the United States, offering travelers a chance to explore new landscapes, visit national parks, and enjoy local culture — all at their own pace. But with inflation still lingering and consumer sentiment low, many...