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Two Clayton firefighters just earned scholarships totaling $12,000 to advance their education while serving their community. The awards are part of a statewide program that invested $240,000 in North Carolina's first responders this year.
Clayton, North Carolina is partnering with NC State University to study how residents access housing, jobs, and transportation. The goal is to identify barriers and ensure growth benefits everyone.
College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
Two Clayton firefighters just scored $12,000 in scholarships to advance their education and leadership skills. The awards are part of a North Carolina program that distributed $240,000 to firefighters and their families this year.
The eighth-seeded NC State Wolfpack dominated their NCAA Tournament opener with a flawless 5-0 victory over Morgan State, keeping their remarkable postseason streak alive. This marks the team's seventh consecutive year advancing past the first round.
NC State's baseball team launched a new tradition with their first-ever Victory Over Cancer game, celebrating pediatric cancer survivor Milo Johnson. The Wolfpack dominated Duke 18-5 while raising awareness and hope for families fighting childhood cancer.
The Clayton Foundation just donated $10,000 to help bring holiday meals to thousands of East Tennessee families in need. For decades, Jim Clayton's family has quietly made Christmas dinner possible for hundreds through the Empty Stocking Fund.
When the Great Depression crushed his music career, American trumpeter Buck Clayton took a chance on Shanghai and discovered something he'd never experienced at home: respect. His journey reveals how 1930s Shanghai became an unexpected haven where jazz transcended borders and Black musicians found dignity.
Professional darts player Jonny Clayton pushed through severe gout pain in his ankle to claim victory at the Premier League Darts event in Nottingham. His determination to compete despite the debilitating condition shows the mental toughness athletes bring to their sport.
A gleaming new $117 million arena just opened in Clayton County, Georgia, promising to transform the local economy while giving students world-class opportunities right in their backyard. The Arena at Southlake will host everything from high school graduations to major concerts and sporting events.
A college tennis player just proved the unconventional path can lead to the sport's biggest stages. Diana Shnaider stunned the world's top-ranked player to become the first recent NCAA athlete to reach a Grand Slam semifinal.
A businessman honored his late father's legacy by announcing he would pay off the final-year student loans for 202 graduating students at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles. The surprise gift gives graduates a fresh financial start as they launch their careers.
Ted Northrup has spent eight years teaching homeless teenagers how to ride the bus, earn their GEDs, and rebuild their lives in Charlotte. One student he tutored now manages a FedEx team and lives in her own apartment.
North Carolina's Executive Mansion opened its doors for the state's first official Juneteenth celebration, bringing hundreds together for what felt like a family reunion. The historic gathering marked a milestone in how the state honors freedom and community.
North Carolina is completing the state's first wildlife land bridge that safely separates human hikers from black bears and other animals using a clever mirrored design. The innovative structure reconnects animal habitats while cutting vehicle collisions by up to 90%.
A North Carolina rescue that specializes in saving orphaned newborn puppies is distributing 10 incubator kits to rural shelters across the state. The equipment gives abandoned puppies found cold and alone their best chance at survival.
A North Carolina rescue that specializes in saving orphaned newborn puppies is distributing incubator kits to rural shelters across the state. The equipment gives fragile puppies their best chance at survival during those critical first hours.
When Hurricane Helene knocked out power across Western North Carolina, volunteers scrambled to install temporary solar systems at emergency shelters and food banks. Now that disaster response has turned into a $5 million project to give 24 community hubs permanent backup power that never runs out.
Welsh darts champion Jonny Clayton won his second Premier League tournament despite limping from a painful gout flare-up. His unusual solution? He practiced more than ever because sitting down made the pain worse.
A program in Western North Carolina is training everyday people to show up within minutes when tragedy strikes, offering a calming presence to families facing sudden loss. No experience needed, just a compassionate heart.
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