Siemens Energy has announced it will further expand its operations in Charlotte as part of a $421 million expansion across North Carolina, creating 500 new jobs statewide.
Under the new policy’s requirements, the Red Line was not feasible on Norfolk Southern’s “O-Line”, which is the single-track rail line that runs through Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville. In February 2019, the MTC approved a new Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the North Corridor.
All this was against a great sunset. Unfortunately, I was viewing this great sight from a cement parking lot in Ankeny. I then drove to our farm 10 miles north and saw zero waterfowl the whole way. Good day for gull viewing though. Maybe the DNR should add these birds to the Saylorville count just to make it look better.
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North Carolina extends across three major physiographic regions of the United States—the Coastal Plain (or tidewater area), the Piedmont, and the Appalachian Mountains. In addition to producing a spectacular landscape, this regional variation has influenced the state’s climate, soils, plant life, and human geography.
North Carolina (/ ˌkærəˈlaɪnə / ⓘ KAYR-ə-LIE-nə) is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west.
North Carolina is the heart of the stock car racing world. Four universities in the Atlantic Coast Conference, including North Carolina State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University and Duke University, provide plenty of sports rivalry.
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North Carolina is a state in the southeastern United States, and it is bordered by Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and the Atlantic Ocean. This page lists some basic, quick facts about North Carolina and provides links to other useful information.
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The Carolinas (informally Carolina) are the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina considered together as a historical or cultural entity. They are bordered by Virginia to the north, Tennessee to the west, and Georgia to the southwest. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east and south. The Carolinas originally formed the British Province of Carolina during America's early colonial period ...
Discover North Carolina’s incredible museums, historic sites, aquariums, state parks, and more—all part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. From engaging exhibits to breathtaking outdoor spaces, there’s something for everyone. Admission is free at many locations across the state, so start planning your adventure today!
Chapel Hill is a public institution that was founded in 1789. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill is ranked No. #26 in National Universities. It's also ...
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Origin: Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, a German princess and the queen consort of British King George III during the time of the city's founding.
In alignment with regional partners, Charlotte Water will implement Voluntary Water Restrictions (Low Inflow Protocol Stage 1) beginning Monday, , due to ongoing dry conditions.
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The Charlotte City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget and FY 2026 – 2030 Capital Investment Plan. The fiscal year will begin on .
The City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department is pleased to announce the release of the 14 Draft Community Area Plans, a pivotal component in implementing the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Exciting news for Charlotte’s creative community — starting Thursday, June 19, the City of Charlotte will open applications for the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, a public funding initiative designed to fuel local talent, celebrate culture, and support the people and organizations making art in our neighborhoods.
FY 2026 Budget Proposes No Property Tax Increase, Invests in Youth Published on CHARLOTTE, N.C () – Today, City Manager Marcus D. Jones presented his Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to the Mayor and members of City Council. “I am pleased to propose a balanced budget that continues to invest in meeting the needs of our community and Team Charlotte,” said City ...
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WSOC-TV: The Charlotte area's most-expensive home sales in 2018 include high-profile names
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There was no shortage of million-dollar residential real estate transactions across the Charlotte area in 2018. When singling out the year’s 20 highest-priced local home sales, these ...
After setting up on the river this morning and not having any luck on honkers we hit a field tonight to see if our luck would change. As luck would have it it did. 2 guys 4 shots 4 birds. Love it when they are back winging in the spread. Nice sunset as we were picking up decoys.