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Winston-Salem State University just received $70,000 to bring cancer screenings directly to rural communities where people face a 5% lower survival rate. The mobile health unit will deliver life-saving early detection services to areas where doctors are scarce and hospitals are 30 minutes away.
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.
North Carolina just earned the #1 spot for economic development in America, marking the third time in six years the state has claimed the top honor. Record job commitments and billions in new investments are creating opportunities across the entire state.
A bipartisan program in North Carolina proved that paying for healthy food, housing, and transportation through Medicaid actually saves money while keeping people healthier. The results are so strong that Congress is being urged to let every state do the same.
North Carolina is pouring $16.3 million into upgrading freight rail infrastructure across 12 railroads and a major port. When matched with private funds, the total investment reaches $41.5 million to strengthen the state's economic backbone.
Thirty-three North Carolina students who raised livestock for state fair competitions just received college scholarships totaling $67,500. The program has now invested nearly $700,000 in young farmers since 2015. #
More than 19,000 North Carolinians learned CPR in one day through a statewide initiative led by Duke University. Though they missed the 30,000-person world record, organizers called it a massive win for community safety.
Environmental advocates are pushing back against a surprising pause on North Carolina's solar energy expansion, arguing these projects are essential for reliable, affordable power. The legal challenge could restore momentum to the state's clean energy progress.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein unveiled a plan to give teachers the highest starting pay in the Southeast with a 13% raise for new educators. The $397 million investment aims to recruit and keep talented teachers across the state.
Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.
Anil Kochhar surprised 202 North Carolina State University graduates by wiping away their final year of student debt during his commencement speech. The gift honors his father, who came from India to study textiles at the same school 80 years ago.
Over 1,000 volunteers across North Carolina are helping scientists track the state's drought by reporting daily rainfall conditions from their own backyards. The program welcomes everyone from elementary students to retirees.
Small towns across North Carolina are getting a major boost as the state commits nearly $6 million to revitalize downtowns, create hundreds of jobs, and preserve what makes rural communities special. From historic lighting projects to new tech company headquarters, these grants are breathing new life into Main Streets.
North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since 2020, with a surprising new leader driving growth. Manufacturing is now overtaking solar generation as the state's second-biggest green employer.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
North Carolina is taking legal action to force a chemical company to stop polluting a Durham creek that flows past an elementary school and through a public park. The state wants the company to submit a cleanup plan within 30 days.
North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since the pandemic, with manufacturing now overtaking traditional renewable energy roles. The state's ability to power large factories is attracting major investment and creating opportunity.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
For the first time in South Carolina history, a historically black college's flag is flying over the State House dome. South Carolina State University earned the honor after winning the HBCU national championship in a thrilling four-overtime victory.
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