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As trails and mountain attractions return, North Carolina county hopes visitors follow suit
Nola - Louisiana
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HAYWOOD COUNTRY, NORTH CAROLINA — Our foraging party nibbles lemony mountain sorrel and delicate violets as we hike past forested valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on our right, ranchland sloping away on our left. Our barefoot...
US housing market now has 500K more sellers than buyers — and it’s leading to a shift in the balance of power
Yahoo Finance
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June 7, 2025
The tables are turning in the U.S. housing market, and this time, buyers are calling the shots. There are an estimated 1.9 million homes for sale across the country, but only about 1.5 million active homebuyers. That leaves a gap of nearly 500,000...
Amazon invests $10B in North Carolina AI data centre
Cloud Computing News
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June 5, 2025
Amazon Web Services announced a $10 billion AI data centre investment in Richmond County, North Carolina, marking the company’s largest single investment in the state’s history. The Amazon AI data centre investment will establish new facilities...
A Grip on Sports: The House settlement is approved but there is no way its adoption will be a panacea for college athletics’ economic issues
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • Public relations specialists will tell anyone that will listen, and pay them, to release good news early in the day – and week. Bad news? Around 5 p.m. in the East. On Friday. As everyone is headed out of town. Which makes us...
Turkey-Based Pelsan Tekstil A.S. Plans Goldsboro, North Carolina, Production Operations
Area Development
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June 5, 2025
Related Research Turkey-based Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a breathable polyethylene film producer, plans to establish operations in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The $82.6 million project is expected to create 216 jobs in Wayne County. “This expansion is a...
NCAA Baseball Tournament: Arizona back on road for Super Regionals at North Carolina
AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—As soon as Cal Poly’s Cam Hoiland swung and miss at the last of Matthew Martinez’s 9th-inning changeups on Sunday night in Eugene, capping off a 14-0 win, there were cheers from the crowd and the dugout as the entire team...
How To Bet On Belmont Stakes 2025 In North Carolina | NC Sports Betting Apps
ValueWalk - New York
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June 5, 2025
Betting on the Belmont Stakes in North Carolina is made easy with our top five sports betting apps that have thousands of dollars in free bets ready to claim for the final leg of the Triple Crown. Best North Carolina Sports Betting Apps for the...
North Carolina officials celebrate opening of new Paddy Mountain Park
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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June 4, 2025
Paddy Mountain Park is officially open in West Jefferson. Discover North Carolina’s newest outdoor destination born from community collaboration and conservation efforts. A fresh expanse of natural beauty has just been unveiled in the scenic Blue...
Attempted plane theft leaves $400K in damages at North Carolina airport, deputies say
KVIA - Texas
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June 5, 2025
By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story BURKE COUNTY, North Carolina (WYFF) — A man is wanted after authorities say he tried to steal multiple planes from an aircraft hangar and caused $400,000 in damage. The Burke County Sheriff’s...
Ripple Fiber Announces $2M Project in Harnett County, North Carolina
Telecompetitor
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June 5, 2025
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — June 3, 2025 — Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, is proud to announce a formal agreement with Harnett County to deploy high-speed fiber internet service to more than 2,800...
Amazon to invest $10bn in cloud and AI infrastructure in North Carolina
Data Center Dynamics
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Amazon has revealed plans to invest $10 billion for the expansion of its data center infrastructure in North Carolina. The investment will be used to support the company's cloud and AI services, and is expected to bring 500 full time jobs to the...
Contributor: As the feds abdicate responsibilities, states should band together
Los Angeles Times
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June 9, 2025
Until January, the federal government and the states had a mutually beneficial and straightforward deal: The federal government prioritized challenges requiring national solutions — e.g., national security, natural and public-health disaster...
Western North Carolina eligible for nationwide $1.45B grant program
News & Citizen - Vermont
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(The Center Square) – Areas of western North Carolina declared federal disaster areas following Hurricane Helene are included in a $1.45 billion grant program from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The announcement was made Wednesday...
US Manufacturing By State: Who Gains Most From 'Made In America'?
Zero Hedge
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President Trump has championed the idea that a key part of making America great again is bringing back industries that left the country in recent decades. With his tariff-driven trade policy, the White House has promoted “Made in America” as a way...
Amazon planning $10B investment for North Carolina data center and AI campus
Virginia Business
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June 5, 2025
SUMMARY: Amazon will invest $10 billion in Richmond County, N.C. The AI and cloud campus will create at least 500 high-skilled jobs. Project includes major infrastructure upgrades at no local cost. Incentives package offers Amazon 20 years of...
Lower forecasts pressure North Carolina budget debates
The Bond Buyer - New York
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June 5, 2025
North Carolina House of Representatives Minority Leader Robert Reives II said federal cuts would likely have a massive impact on the state's government.Office of Minority Leader Robert Reives II A lower revenue forecast and worries about federal...
Upstate peach farmers outlook for 2025 season is bright
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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GREER — On a recent trip to Fisher's Peach Orchard stand, Simone Baughman found what she was looking for. She always shops local for whatever produce she needs and looks forward to seeing what new peaches are available at market. The Greenville...
North Carolina community marks Helene recovery milestone with groundbreaking ceremony
KVIA - Texas
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June 4, 2025
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Black Mountain community held a Road to Recovery Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, marking a big step forward for the area eight months...
Amazon planning $10B investment in North Carolina
The Antelope Valley Press - California
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June 5, 2025
HAMLET, N.C. (AP) — Amazon plans to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, bringing a massive shot in the arm to a region where many textile and...
Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina for AI expansion
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 5, 2025
Amazon.com said Wednesday it will invest $10 billion in Richmond County, North Carolina, to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company said the investment will create at least 500 jobs, including positions for data center...