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News from March 2025

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PFAS found in dust of homes near North Carolina fluorochemical plant

By West Wake News | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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NCCAT names teacher of the year, awards promising educators in North Carolina

By West Wake News | Mar 31, 2025

Summer Espinosa, a kindergarten teacher from Cabarrus County Schools, has been named the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year.

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5 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across West Wake News publication area in 2024

By West Wake News | Mar 30, 2025

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.

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West Wake News area weekly mass times

By West Wake News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the West Wake News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Study analyzes weasel detection using bait effectiveness

By West Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Monitoring mammal populations using camera traps has proved challenging for scientists, specifically when it comes to observing weasels.

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Duke University Hospital patient beats metastatic cancer, advocates colorectal cancer awareness

By West Wake News | Mar 28, 2025

Chris Biggar, a Durham resident, experienced a sharp abdominal pain in September 2022, leading to a diagnosis of stage four metastatic colorectal cancer at Duke University Hospital.

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Duke Energy project in Morrisville delayed due to soil conditions

By West Wake News | Mar 27, 2025

In September 2024, Duke Energy started two projects in Morrisville, affecting noise, traffic, and sidewalk accessibility.

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Students create unified club promoting inclusion at Rockingham County High

By West Wake News | Mar 26, 2025

In Rockingham County, North Carolina, students at Rockingham County High School have established a Unified Club to promote inclusion and leave a lasting impact.

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N Main Street closure planned for waterline repair on April 1

By West Wake News | Mar 26, 2025

A section of N Main Street is scheduled to close temporarily for waterline repairs starting Tuesday, April 1, at 9 a.m. The closure will affect the area between Katha Drive/Arbor Creek Drive and Ting Park.

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NC State researchers develop system for removing microplastics from water

By West Wake News | Mar 26, 2025

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?

By West Wake News | Mar 25, 2025

These former West Wake News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28.

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On Monday, March 24 former Apex Friendship High School Indya Nivar competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West Wake News | Mar 25, 2025

The North Carolina Tar Heels won 58-47.

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New material shows potential for converting CO2 into liquid fuel

By West Wake News | Mar 24, 2025

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

By West Wake News | Mar 24, 2025

The Northern High School team, known as the "Knights of Culinary," emerged victorious in the 2025 North Carolina Jr.

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On Sunday, March 23 former Connections Academy KK Deans competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West Wake News | Mar 24, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 5 seed.

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On Sunday, March 23, former Cary High School Teonni Key collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By West Wake News | Mar 24, 2025

The game took place in Memorial Coliseum.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Wake County in week ending Mar. 15

By West Wake News | Mar 23, 2025

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

By West Wake News | Mar 23, 2025

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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On Saturday, March 22 former Apex Friendship High School Indya Nivar competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West Wake News | Mar 23, 2025

The game took place in Carmichael Arena.

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On Saturday, March 22, former Holly Springs High School Jayde Gamble collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By West Wake News | Mar 23, 2025

The UNC Greensboro Spartans lost 71-25.