XPO debuts massive NC hub: XPO opened its largest network facility in Kernersville, converting a former Yellow terminal into a 265,000-sq-ft site with 333 doors to manage over a billion pounds of freight annually — find out how.
Solar-powered resilience hubs: Across Western North Carolina, nonprofits and neighbors are outfitting churches, fire stations and community centers with solar generators and microgrids to keep lights, water and communications running after Hurricane Helene — find out how these grassroots hubs are gearing up.
Dual-hull Civil War wreck: A sudden scour in North Carolina’s Tar River has stripped away 7 feet of mud from the USS Picket, exposing an iron gunboat wrapped around an older wooden barge and shedding light on 1862 naval innovation — learn what historians are uncovering.
Historic ‘Madhouse’ hosts NASCAR clash: NASCAR’s preseason Clash is set for Feb. 1, 2026 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, reigniting high-octane, bumper-to-bumper action after Chase Elliott’s February 2025 win — find out.
23andMe genetic data protected: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson’s court-approved deal moves your DNA profiles to the nonprofit TTAM Research Institute, lets you delete your data and gives you two years of free identity monitoring — find out how.
Charlotte climbs liveability ranks: The Queen City tied for 50th most liveable globally and rose three spots in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index — find out why.
AI transforms NC traffic signals: The North Carolina Department of Transportation has deployed Flow Labs’ AI-powered signal management software to 2,500 intersections statewide, using camera and GPS data to optimize timing, cut idling and emissions, and streamline infrastructure planning — find out what this means for your commute.
Charlotte scores $26M investment: Citigroup will invest $16.1 million in a Mecklenburg County hub adding 510 jobs, while AssetMark’s $10 million East Coast center brings 252 positions to Charlotte — learn what this means for the local economy.
Historic school choice milestone: For the first time in state history, 25.1% of North Carolina’s 1.8 million students attend private, charter or homeschool programs in the 2024-25 school year as public enrollment dips to 74.9% — find out what’s behind the trend.
Chantal floods central North Carolina: Tropical Storm Chantal dumped more than 10 inches of rain over the holiday weekend, crested rivers at historic levels, closed 120 roads and plunged 23,000 homes into darkness — find out how communities are coping.
Other North Carolina headlines this week
- Community invited to celebrate National Soccer Day
- Textile Recycling Expo USA debuts in Charlotte
- North Carolina approves school zone speed cameras
- First-time scratch-off player wins $200,000 prize
- Front Porch Café ventures to Raleigh
- Mama bear, six cubs charm NC cameras
- Hiddenite emerges as North Carolina’s hidden gem
- Chevy Spark won 24-minute $5,000 EV showdown
