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Harris touts new economic proposals during Raleigh campaign stop

Harris touts new economic proposals during Raleigh campaign stop

By MATT BROWN and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials…

Natron Energy to build first U.S. sodium-ion battery gigafactory in North Carolina

WPTF StaffAug 16, 2024
Natron Energy to build first U.S. sodium-ion battery gigafactory in North Carolina

TARBORO, N.C. (WPTF) – Natron Energy, a leader in sodium-ion battery technology, has announced plans to establish the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States at the Kingsboro megasite in Edgecombe County. The $1.4…

Legendary North Carolina broadcaster Carl Lamm has died at 97

WPTF StaffAug 15, 2024
Legendary North Carolina broadcaster Carl Lamm has died at 97

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) –  Johnston County native and legendary North Carolina broadcaster Carl Lamm has died at the age of 97. With an unparalleled 72-year career on the air, Lamm was one of the longest-serving…

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van earlier this week was captured Friday at a North Carolina hotel, authorities said. Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from…

North Carolina Zoo earns top national honors as “Best Zoo”

WPTF StaffAug 13, 2024
North Carolina Zoo earns top national honors as “Best Zoo”

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WPTF) — The North Carolina Zoo has been crowned the “Best Zoo” in the United States, securing the top spot in the prestigious Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. The announcement follows a month of…

Jewelry insurer adding 200 high-paying jobs in Raleigh

WPTF StaffAug 13, 2024
Jewelry insurer adding 200 high-paying jobs in Raleigh

RALEIGH (WPTF) — Jewelers Mutual Group, a prominent insurer specializing in the protection of jewelry and jewelry businesses, will soon be opening a new office in Raleigh. The company announced plans to hire 200 new…