In a dramatic early showing in the U.S. presidential election, Republican Donald Trump captured victories in 15 states as Democrat Kamala Harris secured seven states and Washington, D.C., according to projections by Edison Research. The outcome of this election, however, remained undecided, hinging on critical swing states that could keep the country in suspense for […]
As Election Day 2024 comes to an end, the nation prepares for what is shaping up to be an extended wait for results. Despite the official election date of November 5, experts suggest it may be more accurate to call it Election Week, or even longer. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris […]
The Gulf Coast of Florida is reeling from the powerful impact of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening. With wind speeds of up to 125 mph, the storm has left behind a path of destruction, forcing over one million residents to evacuate and overwhelming local infrastructure. This devastation […]
Hurricane Helene has carved a devastating path across the southeastern United States, leaving over 200 people dead and thousands more displaced in its wake. As the powerful storm ravaged multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, the scale of destruction has been described as “unimaginable.” Helene made landfall as a […]
A horrific plane crash unfolded in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, claiming multiple lives on the afternoon of September 28, 2024. The single-engine aircraft, en route to First Flight Airport near the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial, tragically plunged into a wooded area, igniting a devastating fire upon impact. Emergency responders arrived swiftly, but all aboard […]
Natron Energy, Inc., a global leader in sodium-ion battery technology, has unveiled plans to establish the United States’ first gigafactory dedicated to sodium-ion batteries. Located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, the nearly $1.4 billion investment will enable the production of 24 gigawatts (GW) of Natron’s cutting-edge batteries annually. This new facility represents a 40-fold increase […]
Tropical Storm Debby, which first made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, is now ominously poised to strike again near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With winds currently sustained at 60 mph, Debby has intensified as it hovers approximately 85 miles off the coast, threatening severe and potentially life-threatening impacts. After causing substantial damage […]
Novo Nordisk, a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, has unveiled plans to invest $4.1 billion (approximately 27 billion Danish kroner) to establish a second fill and finishing manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina. This initiative marks one of the largest manufacturing investments in the company’s history and aims to significantly enhance its capacity to produce […]
Duke Energy, in collaboration with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nucor, announced new initiatives to enhance carbon-free energy generation and address the energy needs of large businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina. This announcement, made at the White House Summit on Domestic Nuclear Deployment, marks a significant move towards sustainable energy practices in the region. […]
In a significant move that reshapes the banking landscape of the mid-Atlantic region, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation has officially completed its merger with American National Bankshares Inc. The deal, which closed on April 1, 2024, was previously announced and has been keenly watched by industry insiders. This merger marks a pivotal step for Atlantic Union, […]