Rare earth magnets power modern tech, but China controls about 90% of the supply. Vulcan Elements, based in Research Triangle Park, aims to shift that balance.( Via AP Business Wire) A fast-rising Research Triangle startup […]
It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87 and […]
Gov. Josh Stein last week signed House Bill 358, providing $10.4 million to expand aerospace infrastructure at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern and attract new industry to the eastern part of the state. […]
WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag were aboard a Robinson R44 helicopter, designed for short distance urban air mobility helicopter transfers, when it crashed. (Business Wire via AP) CHARLOTTE — A North Carolina […]
Based in Asheboro, The Invictus Project partners with law enforcement to combat the trafficking and exploitation of children. (Photo courtesy The Invictus Project via Facebook) ASHEBORO—The Invictus Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on ending child […]
A new state certification program is aiming to transform how small businesses operate in Main Street communities across North Carolina—by turning them into destinations. The Certified North Carolina Destination Business designation, launched by the N.C. […]
Gray wolves halt an attack on a cow along the Oregon/California border after a drone emits noises at them as part of efforts by the USDA to monitor predators at night and repel them from […]
Following its antitrust win against Google, Cary-based Epic Games, led by CEO Tim Sweeney, has sued the tech giant for $205 million in legal fees.( Via Wikipedia) SAN FRANCISCO — Epic Games, the Cary-based maker […]
Johnson & Johnson’s $2 billion investment will create nearly 120 new jobs in North Carolina (Steven Senne / AP Photo) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson announced last Thursday it will expand its U.S. […]
CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy says its efforts to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into one entity could save customers more than $1 billion over a decade. The Charlotte-based utility said it […]
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