PFAS found in dust of homes near North Carolina fluorochemical plant
Researchers from the GenX Exposure Study have identified PFAS, specifically those linked to a nearby fluorochemical plant, in household dust from residences in Cumberland and Bladen counties, North Carolina.
NCCAT names teacher of the year, awards promising educators in North Carolina
Summer Espinosa, a kindergarten teacher from Cabarrus County Schools, has been named the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year.
5 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across West Wake News publication area in 2024
In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the West Wake News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
- Study analyzes weasel detection using bait effectiveness
- Duke University Hospital patient beats metastatic cancer, advocates colorectal cancer awareness
- Duke Energy project in Morrisville delayed due to soil conditions
- Students create unified club promoting inclusion at Rockingham County High
- N Main Street closure planned for waterline repair on April 1
NC State researchers develop system for removing microplastics from water
Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new system that actively removes microplastics from water in a single cycle.
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Which former West Wake News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?
These former West Wake News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28.
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New material shows potential for converting CO2 into liquid fuel
Researchers at North Carolina State University have made advancements in developing a material that could be used to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into liquid fuel.
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Northern High wins 2025 North Carolina Jr. Chef cook-off
The Northern High School team, known as the "Knights of Culinary," emerged victorious in the 2025 North Carolina Jr.
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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Wake County in week ending Mar. 15
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Wake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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162 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across West Wake News publication area in 2024
An employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in the West Wake News publication area submitted 162 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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North Carolina Courage sets attendance record despite loss to Seattle Reign
The North Carolina Courage achieved a new home opener attendance record with 8,158 spectators during their match against the Seattle Reign at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
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Cheapest diesel in cities across Wake County in week ending Mar. 15
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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North Carolina Courage signs Heather MacNab to short-term contract
The North Carolina Courage have signed forward Heather MacNab to a short-term contract.
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North Carolina Courage face Seattle Reign FC in home opener
The North Carolina Courage will play their first home game of the season against Seattle Reign FC at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. ET.
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Town accelerates infrastructure projects with onset of warmer weather
With the arrival of warmer weather, infrastructure projects in the town are moving forward.
