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Over 35 undergraduate students at Meredith College recently showcased their original research at the school's 24th annual Celebrating Student Achievement Day. The small liberal arts college hosts one of the largest undergraduate research events of its kind.
Harper Harrell, who battled leukemia for two and a half years, is turning her family's backyard into free temporary housing for families traveling to Duke Children's Hospital. Since September, Harper's Home has already provided over 350 nights of free stays.
West Stokes High School senior Ryley Bowles has won a prestigious $2,500 scholarship for excellence in athletics, academics, and community service. The cross country and track star also works as a volleyball referee and volunteers to fight food insecurity in her hometown.
Gracelyn Robinson made history as the first Transylvania County student to graduate high school while earning a college certificate in infant and toddler care. Her achievement opens doors for more students to jumpstart careers while still in school.
A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.
Two University of North Carolina students just earned the nation's most prestigious undergraduate science award. Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick join an elite network of future researchers solving tomorrow's biggest challenges.
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.
A Greensboro dad's quest to help his sick son 130 years ago created Vicks VapoRub, now the nation's top-selling cough remedy. The North Carolina operation generates over $1 billion annually and just added 150 local jobs.
One of Japan's largest banks just committed $50.5 million and 2,000 high-paying jobs to Charlotte, marking the city's biggest corporate expansion in recent memory. The jobs will pay an average of $165,000, double the county average.
A community garden in Waynesville, North Carolina is bringing volunteers together to grow fresh food for local families facing hunger. All harvests will go directly to Haywood Christian Ministry's food distribution hub.
When Eddie Cameron spotted an overturned boat and people struggling in choppy waters off Ocracoke, he didn't hesitate to turn his vessel straight into danger. His quick action saved three lives that day.
Over 290 volunteers have cleaned up nearly three tons of trash from Wilson's waterways since 2023, and the city's calling for more helpers this April. Registration is now open for the spring cleanup event that's made a visible difference across seven local sites.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin toured Hurricane Helene's devastation in North Carolina and immediately pledged to clear a massive backlog of disaster aid. His first official trip signals a major shift toward faster relief for communities still rebuilding 18 months after the storm.
One of Japan's biggest banks just chose Charlotte for its second U.S. headquarters, creating 2,000 high-paying jobs and investing over $50 million in the city. The announcement marks Charlotte's largest corporate expansion in recent years and cements its status as a rising international financial hub.
Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick just earned the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the highest honor for undergraduate science students in America. Their achievements put them among an elite group preparing to solve some of the world's biggest scientific questions.
Eight rare Carolina northern flying squirrels were found thriving at North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain in February, showing the endangered species remains stable. The tiny gliders help scientists track the health of one of America's most threatened forest ecosystems.
Everyday people are stepping up to become Guardian ad Litem volunteers, serving as the one constant presence for children navigating foster care in North Carolina's 9th Judicial District. These trained advocates speak up for kids in court, and they're looking for more community members to join them.
The Research Triangle region is showing strong job growth and falling unemployment, outperforming much of the nation. Economists credit the area's universities, biotech sector, and steady population growth for the economic strength.
A North Carolina mountain town just landed a manufacturing facility that could bring 400 new jobs and $100 million in investment to the community. The clean energy project shows how smaller cities are becoming hubs for America's green economy.
After years fighting a poultry giant, Craig Watts now runs a program helping farmers understand their rights and transition away from unfair contracts. His "Growers Unite" initiative is giving trapped farmers a path forward.
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