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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...
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...
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...
Trump Did It: Executives & Administrators Are Increasingly Using TDI To Fight DEI
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Trump made me do it.” Across the country, this is a virtual mantra being mouthed everywhere from businesses to higher education. Corporations are eliminating woke programs. Why? Trump did it. Universities are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Crayola’s CEO On Building A Colorful Past Into A Creative Future
Forbes
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Pete Ruggiero started working at Crayola in 1997 under its previous name, Binney & Smith. In his time at the company, he’s worked in operations, sourcing, supply chain and running its European business. He was COO from 2020 until last year, when...
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...
North Carolina governor discusses strategies for affordable housing expansion
North Wake News - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina recently met with state and local officials, business leaders, and housing experts to discuss strategies for increasing access to affordable housing across the state. The discussion aimed at addressing the...
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...
Amazon to invest $10bn in North Carolina data centres
Verdict
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June 5, 2025
Tech giant Amazon has announced a $10bn investment in the US state of North Carolina to expand its data centre infrastructure. The project aims to support advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. The...
Racers will be under ESPN's brightest lights tonight
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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DURHAM, N.C. — The brightest lights of sports television's biggest enterprise will be squarely on Murray State baseball tonight as it attempts to make history. Late Sunday night, the sports entertainment giant announced that Game 3 of tonight's...
Barrio Burrito Bar surpasses 1,500 franchisee commitments
Restaurant Dive
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Dive Brief: BurritoBar USA has surpassed 1,500 contractually committed franchise units for Barrio Burrito Bar with its latest signings of master franchise agreements, the company said in an emailed press release. The commitments call for 107 units...
Money Matters: From hiring slowdowns to multi-billion-dollar tech investments in North Carolina
WSLS - Virginia
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June 5, 2025
From a slowdown in hiring to a multi-billion-dollar tech investment in North Carolina, there’s plenty making headlines in the business world Thursday morning. There are also car recalls you need to know about. 10 News Anchors Jenna Zibton and John...
Hooters abruptly closes dozens of locations, including in South Carolina, North Carolina
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Hooters abruptly closes dozens of locations, including in South Carolina, North Carolina The restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:23 AM EDT Jun 5, 2025 IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE...
Beef sold in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia recalled for potential E. coli contamination
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
DAYS. WELL, A HEALTH ALERT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. A BRAND OF GROUND BEEF SOLD IN MARYLAND MAY CONTAIN E COLI. WHOLE FOODS MARKETS SOLD THE ORGANIC RANCHER GROUND BEEF. THE AFFECTED BEEF HAD A USE OR FREEZE BY DATE OF JUNE 19TH AND...
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...