(The Center Square) – Amazon and Corning have a multi-billion dollar deal bringing 1,000 new jobs to the advanced glass and fiber optic technology manufacturer’s plants in North Carolina, each company said Monday.
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SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is celebrating a national milestone, earning its first award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) with the 2026 Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award for the College’s collaboration with Okuma America Corporation.
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Despite a rainy and uncertain start to the morning, Cannon School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 during Commencement exercises held May 22 on the Bryant Central Green.Led by junior marshals, members of the Class of 2026 processed onto the Bryant Central Green before family me…
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Neal Dulin took the Pro Feature in Round 1 of the Cook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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New exhibitions, classes and concerts are on tap in Cabarrus County.
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Experience seems to have the upper hand along the Carolina Panthers' offensive line here in 2026.
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CONCORD – The Concord Fire Department was dispatched at 8:36 a.m. on Monday, June 8, to a reported commercial structure fire at 840 Derita Rd in Concord.
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The Rev. Mike Ruffin recalls a heart attack scare and the words of a friend that got his attention.
With high school graduations over or will be soon, many parents and legal guardians are anxiously awaiting what’s next for their children as they enter adulthood. For many students with developmental and intellectual disabilities, it is time to put their transition plans into action.
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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.
Victor Wembanyama put together a dominant performance to lead the Spurs past the Knicks in Game 3, cutting New York's NBA Finals lead to 2-1.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken,” football coach Will Stein said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to ...
Judge permits Texas Tech QB Brendan Soarsby to play next season despite betting claims, adding a 2-game suspension. Can Sorsby make the most of his chance?
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Guilford County Schools’ Class of 2026 earned over $233 million in scholarships, completed extensive service-learning and college courses, and secured postsecondary plans.
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The Guilford County Elder Justice Committee received the Dorothy R. Crawford Award for advancing elder advocacy, training and care management in Guilford County.
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Statesville celebrates Waste & Recycling Workers Week 2026, honoring Solid Waste Services employees who keep the city clean and inviting residents to share stories.
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Guilford County Schools receives 11 NSPRA awards, including Golden Achievement and Awards of Excellence, honoring top school communication and PR work.
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With inflation on the rise, America’s federal government debt and deficit at all-time highs, and a stubborn employment market, economists are rightly worried about whether a recession is looming. But as troublesome as that would be, I am just as worried about what I call the religion recession.
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