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WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP INTRODUCES ICONS LOUNGE BY SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RESORTS

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Central North Carolina fans will have access to a new free fan amenity when they visit next week’s Wyndham Championship – the…

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Jul 28 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • wyndhamchampionship.com
NC Business Court gets new top judge

North Carolina Business Court Judge Adam Conrad takes over as the court’s chief judge effective Saturday. He takes over from current Chief Judge Michael Robinson, who is retiring.

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Jul 28 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • carolinajournal.com
Leaders gather in Washington to pay their final tributes to Lindsey Graham

Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump are gathering Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 28 • 1:08 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Report: College Sports Commission opens inquiry into UNC football

The College Sports Commission has approached North Carolina’s football program about a potential investigation, with GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid leave following an HR complaint, per sources cited by The Athletic.

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Jul 28 • 11:46 AM EDT • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON (AP) — The field of Republican candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November ballots is nearly set, with at least 10 hopefuls filing their paperwork and launching into a two-week sprint toward the Aug. 11 special GOP primary. WATCH LIVE: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral It's been a jumbled and frenetic period during what would have otherwise been Graham's expected glide path toward a

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Jul 28 • 10:52 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Chianti South set to re-open in Little River under new ownership

Chianti South, a restaurant known for its italian cuisine and wine list located just before the North Carolina state line on Highway 17, is planning to re-open soon under new ownership.

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Jul 28 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
Meredith Poll Assesses Public Opinion on Legalized Sports Betting

A Meredith Poll conducted in July 2026 provides one of the first comprehensive statewide assessments of public opinion regarding legalized mobile sports betting in North Carolina.

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Jul 28 • 9:45 AM EDT • Sports • meredith.edu
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National Science Foundation to help build AI-enabled labs

Carolina is part of a program that will use artificial intelligence to speed the testing of research ideas across the country.

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Jul 28 • 9:04 AM EDT • Science • unc.edu
George E. Norcross III to Donate $100 Million to Cooper University Health Care/MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Honor of His Parents, George E. Norcross Jr. and Anne Carol Conner Norcross

George E. Norcross III to Donate $100 Million to Cooper University Health Care/MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Honor of His Parents, George E. Norcross Jr. and Anne Carol Conner Norcross Three Generations of Norcross Family Members Have Dedicated More Than 50 Years to Cooper Gift Is One of the Largest in New Jersey and[...]

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Jul 28 • 4:42 AM EDT • Health • insidernj.com
Dogwood notifies attorney general’s office that HCA is in 'potential noncompliance' with Mission sale contract

Independent monitor cites repeated threats to patient safety, discontinued and “degraded” services in latest report.

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Jul 28 • 4:20 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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NC Secretary of State visits Whiteville to meet with rural small business owners

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visited Whiteville to meet with small business owners and community leaders as part of her Rural Rise NC initiative, which aims to help small businesses succeed in rural areas.

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Jul 27 • 11:16 PM EDT • Business • wect.com
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US National Science Foundation putting $380 million into building ...

North Carolina State is one of the institutes receiving a $20 million grant aims to advance an autonomous chemistry lab

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Jul 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • chemistryworld.com
Report: College Sports Commission is investigating North Carolina football

It's been a rough Monday for North Carolina football.

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Jul 27 • 4:37 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

North Carolina's general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave.

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Jul 27 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
North Carolina places general manager Mike Lombardi on paid administrative leave

Mike Lombardi has collaborated with Bill Belichick multiple times over their careers.

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Jul 27 • 8:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Alukunyang Named Track Runner of the Year at HBCU Sports Awards

CROSS ROADS, Texas – North Carolina Central standout Aaron Alukunyang was named the 2026 Men's Track and Field Runner of the Year at the third annual HBCU Sports Awards, which were streamed online Saturday afternoon.

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Jul 27 • 8:31 AM EDT • Sports • nccueaglepride.com
Darline Graham Joined the Senate and Began Her Campaign All Before Burying Her Brother Lindsey

Appointed to finish late brother Lindsey Graham’s term, the South Carolina senator now faces a competitive primary to keep the seat.

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Jul 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Panthers' Xavier Legette creating NFL training camp consistency

After two up-and-down seasons with Carolina, the 2924 first-round draft pick is making plays this summer.

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Jul 26 • 7:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Support group rallies during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

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Jul 26 • 6:43 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com
SCC, Appalachian Ink Health Science Agreement

By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College students pursuing careers in healthcare now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree through a transfer agreement with Appalachian State University. A memorandum of understanding between Appalachian State and participating North Carolina community colleges creates a streamlined transfer option for eligible SCC graduates to continue their education…

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Jul 26 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • columbuscountynews.com
Panthers Edge Rusher Reveals His Goal for 2026 Season

A new Carolina Panthers edge rusher has laid out his goal for the 2026 NFL season.

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Jul 26 • 2:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Questions remain on rural health transformation funds effects on rural hospitals

But experts agree that the fund is not a solution to cuts to Medicaid and broader, systemic challenges of rural healthcare.

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Jul 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Former Panthers WR headed to Patriots

The Patriots have claimed a former Panthers wideout.

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Jul 25 • 7:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
South Carolina won the first primary again. Should it have?
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Jul 25 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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CBS affiliate changes impact NFL fans in multiple markets

NFL fans in several U.S. television markets will have to turn to a different channel to watch their games, as CBS and Nexstar announced major changes to the network affiliations of several local stations. The changes will affect fans in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jackson, Mississippi; Bismarck, North Dakota; Birmingham, Alabama; Greenville, South Carolina; and Rapid…

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Jul 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Putting South Carolina First Could Mean Less Power for Black Voters

The party’s latest calendar overhaul risks an unintended consequence for the voters it sought to empower.

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Jul 24 • 7:13 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest

South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.

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Jul 24 • 5:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Museum of Life and Science names red wolf pups in honor of Carolina Hurricanes

The Museum of Life and Science has named five new red wolf pups in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship.

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Jul 24 • 5:22 PM EDT • Science • wect.com
NC Secretary of State to visit Columbus County for small business roundtable

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall is set to travel to Columbus County to meet with small business owners.

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Jul 24 • 4:59 PM EDT • Business • wect.com
Former Panthers QB joining Cowboys coaching staff

A former Panthers QB has found himself a new lane within the NFL.

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Jul 24 • 4:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Museum of Life and Science names red wolf pups in honor of Carolina Hurricanes

The Museum of Life and Science has named five new red wolf pups in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship.

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Jul 24 • 3:13 PM EDT • Science • wect.com
Democrats select South Carolina for first presidential nominating contest in '28

The decision most likely cements a Democratic primary calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states

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Jul 24 • 1:45 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Roger Goodell reflects on how Charlotte and the Panthers have helped each other grow

The NFL commissioner was on hand Thursday night to celebrate the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, and Tepper Sports & Entertainment growing their reach in Charlotte and beyond.

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Jul 24 • 1:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • panthers.com
DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries

Key Democrats had pushed for the state as a signal of Black voters’ importance, especially after the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act.

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Jul 24 • 1:13 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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South Carolina picked by DNC panel to lead off Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina is poised to remain the first Democratic presidential primary state after securing a key panel’s recommendation, a move that will maintain Black voters’ prominent position on the calendar.

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Jul 24 • 1:12 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025

This year has easily become the U.S.’s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states.

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Jul 24 • 12:37 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Tepper Sports & Entertainment And Bank Of America Extend Naming Rights In Charlotte

Tepper Sports & Entertainment – owner of the NFL Carolina Panthers, MLS Charlotte FC and Bank of American Stadium – announced two significant milestones

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Jul 24 • 10:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
Panthers Nic Scourton carted off the field on first day of training camp

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp and will be placed on injured reserve, AP says.

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Jul 24 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
NFL commissioner praises Charlotte, says it’s ‘Super Bowl quality’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spent Thursday evening in the Queen City as he joined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper for a fireside chat.

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Jul 23 • 10:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Miami Dolphins Reportedly Interested In Former Carolina Panthers Quarterback

On Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported the news that the Miami Dolphins (and San Francisco 49ers) will be working out Jack Plummer.The 26-year-old is coming off an outstanding season in the UFL where he won the MVP.Wilson wrote (via X): “UFL @UFLonFOX MVP quarterback Jack Plummer will work out for the San […] The post Miami Dolphins Reportedly Interested In Former Carolina Panthers Quarterback appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 23 • 7:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk

Plus, South Carolina Republicans are still getting to know their new senator.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Health Care Partners expands with new Conway campus

Health Care Partners of South Carolina has begun construction on a new 55,000-square-foot medical campus in Conway

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Jul 23 • 4:58 PM EDT • Health • wpde.com
Carolina Panthers Unveil Rengderings For Expanded $1.3 Billion Stadium Renovation

The Panthers released renderings of their renovated stadium on Thursday as they hope to host major events in the future.

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Jul 23 • 2:45 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
2026 Health Policy Leadership Forum

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practicesconvened state and territory governors’ health policy advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 8-10 for the 2026 Health Policy Leadership Forum. Through a discussion-based format, the forum provided governors’ advisors, NGA Partners and invited guests with an opportunity to exchange perspectives, share implementation strategies, and discuss emerging policy challenges shaping state and territorial health systems. Discussions focused on advancing governors’ health priorities in a rapidly evolving policy and fiscal environment while highlighting innovative approaches and peer-informed solutions from across the country.

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Jul 23 • 1:34 PM EDT • Health • nga.org
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream

Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###

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Jul 23 • 12:49 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
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Four ECU Health nurse practitioners graduate from inaugural Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners program class

Four ECU Health team members are among the first graduates from East Carolina University School of Nursing's Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

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Jul 23 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Jonathan Jones confirms CBS Sports departure

CBS Sports will be in need of a new NFL reporter and insider when their coverage of the 2026 season begins this fall as Jonathan Jones is leaving the company. Jones first joined CBS in 2019 after tenures nationally at Sports Illustrated and locally covering the Carolina Panthers for the Charlotte Observer. Earlier this month,…

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Jul 23 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas

Tepper Sports & Entertainment showcases fan-focused enhancements in new renderings and increases private investment, bringing the total project to more than $1.3 billion

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Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas

Tepper Sports & Entertainment showcases fan-focused enhancements in new renderings and increases private investment, bringing the total project to more than $1.3 billion

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South Carolina lawmakers say they have a tentative state budget deal. It still has to pass.

Budget negotiators have an agreement to fund South Carolina government after operating under a continuing resolution for the last three weeks. Their colleagues still need to approve it.

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Jul 23 • 6:05 AM EDT • Politics • postandcourier.com
Democrats zero in on Nevada and South Carolina to kick off 2028 presidential primary calendar

Nevada and South Carolina are the leading contenders to be recommended to head Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, according to conversations with members of a powerful panel within the Democratic National Committee.

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Police: Search warrant at Greenwood business leads to prostitution arrest

Police said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division assisted in this investigation.

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Blazers make sweeping cuts to broadcast team under Tom Dundon

The Portland Trail Blazers’ long-awaited sale finally went through via a $4.25 billion deal to private equity investor and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. However, since becoming the steward of the franchise, Dundon’s willingness to spend big appears to have dissipated. After taking control of the franchise just before the start of the NBA playoffs,…

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Erlanger signs letter of intent to become part of South Carolina health system

Erlanger Health has taken is pursing a major partnership that leaders say is designed to strengthen the Chattanooga-based hospital system.The health system anno

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Jul 22 • 9:46 AM EDT • Health • newschannel9.com
Erlanger seeks to join South Carolina health system in proposed $2 billion deal

Erlanger Health could become part of one of the Southeast's largest nonprofit health systems under a proposed partnership with South Carolina-based Prisma Health, a move leaders say would bring $2 billion in investments over 15 years and transform Chattanooga's flagship safety-net hospital.

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Jul 22 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • timesfreepress.com
Canes will start their own sports network

The Carolina Hurricanes are launching their own sports network ahead of next season after their existing broadcast partner shut down operations.

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Jul 22 • 6:28 AM EDT • Sports • axios.com
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NC Health News wins 10 awards in state press contest

Staff took home three first-place awards, along with two second-place and five third-place awards in the annual competition.

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Jul 22 • 4:15 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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Political analyst on candidates in special GOP primary election for US Senate

FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty speaks with political analyst Nate Luepp on campaign challenges for many candidates.

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Jul 21 • 11:34 PM EDT • Politics • azfamily.com
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Health systems buck at state health plan

Atrium Health and WakeMed leaders said they were shocked to learn they were left out of the top-tiered status in the new North Carolina State Health Plan.

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Jul 21 • 4:00 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
NHL to produce games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, Blues

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season, as the league branches out into centralized production.

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Jul 21 • 3:45 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Can North Carolina lower health care costs? New bipartisan commission gets to work
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Jul 21 • 3:24 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
Carolina Hurricanes To Launch Own Sports Network For Game Broadcasts

The NHL franchise is taking control of its local broadcasts, ditching traditional regional networks to deliver innovative programming and flexible viewing options directly to Canes fans.

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Jul 21 • 2:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility receives $7.7M from NIEHS - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

July 21, 2026 The Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility (CEHS) has received a 5-year, $7.7M award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. This grant supports research and community engagement to improve environmental health and well-being for people in North Carolina and across the nation.

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Jul 21 • 2:16 PM EDT • Health • sph.unc.edu
Summer safety: Heat and your heart health

In eastern North Carolina, soaring temperatures and humidity put residents at risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for people with a heart condition.

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Jul 21 • 2:14 PM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
NC health officials report over 500 cyclosporiasis cases

There have been more than 500 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in North Carolina since the beginning of May. But officials say the state does not seem to be associated with the Taco Bell outbreak.

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Jul 21 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Cases surge across NC as health officials work to find source

North Carolina health officials confirm hundreds of new cases of Cyclospora in the past week as investigators continue searching for the source of the outbreak.

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Jul 21 • 11:59 AM EDT • Health • abc11.com
Fish Files

Carolina technologists and local science museum archivists are using AI to transform handwritten records about fish into searchable, global science data.

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Jul 21 • 9:18 AM EDT • Science • research.unc.edu
Health officials urge food safety as cyclosporiasis cases rise in North Carolina

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms, is rising across North Carolina and the U.S., health officials say.

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Jul 21 • 8:16 AM EDT • Health • cleveland19.com
South Carolina Republicans test Trump's clout in race for Graham's seat

There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win.

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Jul 21 • 4:45 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Parasitic infections likely linked to farming practices, not restaurants

Two state experts break down the mysteries around a complicated foodborne infection, Cyclosporiasis, that’s been gaining traction in North Carolina and across the nation.

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Jul 21 • 4:39 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Palmetto Sports Daily: SEC Media Days kick off, Clemson sets expectations for 2026

The crew talks football across South Carolina as college season kicks off with several media days.

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Jul 20 • 6:13 PM EDT • Sports • wistv.com
Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Darline Graham to seek full Senate term in South Carolina.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Sen. Darline Graham will seek full term to her late brother’s seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed her last week to temporarily fill the Senate seat of her brother, Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 20 • 3:05 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump ally to run for two offices at same time, including Lindsey Graham’s seat

The South Carolina Election Commission clarified last week that candidates can appear on general election ballots for multiple offices.

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Jul 20 • 12:04 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS AND MUSC HEALTH ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIP

The South Carolina Stingrays and MUSC Health announced today that they will extend their partnership as the team’s official Healthcare, Hospital and Sports Medicine Provider.

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Jul 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • stingrayshockey.com
Republicans defy Trump, jump into South Carolina Senate race despite his handpicked successor

Trump endorsed Darline Graham for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, but Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are jumping into the GOP primary race anyway.

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Jul 20 • 10:46 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Three brothers accused of setting fire to their South Carolina business

Three brothers are accused of setting fire to the business they owned in South Carolina, according to police.

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Jul 20 • 10:29 AM EDT • Business • wyff4.com
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Pirate Problems: Buccaneers 1st Divisional Matchup is a big One

After surrendering the NFC South crown to Carolina, Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers head to Charlotte seeking revenge and job security against a revamped, high-spending Panthers defense.

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Jul 19 • 10:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
North Carolina residents thought they were getting a business park — not a data center campus

"We as citizens feel like we were snookered a bit."

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Jul 19 • 3:28 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Bernie blowback: How Sanders’ primary endorsements have sparked a Democratic midterm war

Sen. Bernie Sanders had just announced his intent to unseat a sitting House Democrat — this time, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus from North Carolina — when Rep. Hakeem Jeffries decided it was time to confront Sanders himself.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Domestic violence groups fear survivor services could disappear without warning

A new rule change would allow agencies to terminate federal grants for political reasons — without a reason or appeal.

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Jul 19 • 4:22 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline marks 4 years as NC expands mental health crisis services

As the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline marks its fourth anniversary, North Carolina is rolling out new crisis response tools to meet growing demand for mental health support.

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Jul 18 • 10:03 PM EDT • Health • abc11.com
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Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister Darline, should she choose to run

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Jul 18 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Ralph Norman announces he’ll enter race to succeed Lindsey Graham in Senate

Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina announced on Saturday he will run to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate.

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Jul 18 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
ESPN announces NHL opening night tripleheader

The 2026-27 NHL season begins on Tuesday, September 29, and ESPN will celebrate the festivities with an opening night tripleheader. ESPN recently announced that the network will televise three NHL games on opening night, beginning with the banner-raising ceremony for the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes will host the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m.…

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Jul 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Belichick Sees North Carolina Turnaround as Night and Day

Bill Belichick calls the North Carolina football turnaround a night and day difference after the 2025 disaster. Fans see real hope now.

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Jul 18 • 1:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New liquor liability insurance program promises affordable coverage for at-risk businesses

Hundreds of businesses have closed, citing struggles with skyrocketing insurance policies needed to sell alcohol under state mandates. A partnership is working to secure those small businesses in South Carolina's future.

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Jul 17 • 10:55 PM EDT • Business • wyff4.com
High impact, high science: How First Flight is building North Carolina’s innovation future

First Flight Venture Center has spent more than three decades helping science and technology startups grow into companies that create jobs, attract investment and strengthen North Carolina’s economy.

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Jul 17 • 10:04 PM EDT • Science • wral.com
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High impact, high science: How First Flight is building North Carolina’s innovation future

First Flight Venture Center has spent more than three decades helping science and technology startups grow into companies that create jobs, attract investment and strengthen North Carolina’s economy.

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North Carolina scientists find airborne microplastics warm Earth as much as 200 coal plants

"We really need every single thing at our disposal."

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Jul 17 • 6:14 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Health officials investigate foods potentially linked to cyclosporiasis in North Carolina

North Carolina health officials continue to investigate amid a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause "explosive" diarrhea.

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Jul 17 • 5:59 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
Health officials investigate foods potentially linked to cyclosporiasis in North Carolina

North Carolina health officials continue to investigate amid a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause "explosive" diarrhea.

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Jul 17 • 5:59 PM EDT • Health • newschannel9.com
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for Senate; Lindsey Graham’s funeral scheduled

Lindsey Graham's funeral services will include services in Washington on July 28 and in South Carolina on July 29

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Jul 17 • 4:23 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Oral health advocates try to unravel mystery of two NC budget paragraphs

A budget provision about dental Medicaid services, ambulatory surgical centers confounds oral health organizations, advocates.

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Jul 17 • 4:22 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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Tim Scott says he'd 'love to see' Fox News host replace Lindsey Graham

Tim Scott says he's been calling Trey Gowdy to gauge interest in the South Carolina Senate special election, citing his prosecutor background.

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Jul 16 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
How to watch Palmetto Sports & Entertainment

Palmetto Sports & Entertainment is the Midlands’ home for live sports and analysis from across South Carolina.

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Jul 16 • 7:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • wistv.com
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How to watch Palmetto Sports & Entertainment

Palmetto Sports & Entertainment is the Midlands’ home for live sports and analysis from across South Carolina.

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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Reacts to Former Teammate’s NFL Retirement

The NFL world received somewhat unexpected news on Wednesday just weeks before training camps begin.Carolina Panthers backup quarterback and seven-year veteran Will Grier, a former West Virginia star, announced his retirement from football at age 31.The Panthers selected Grier in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He later spent time with the Dallas […] The post 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Reacts to Former Teammate’s NFL Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Duke Basketball Star Recruit Throws Insane Shot at UNC

I don't know how people feel about Duke and North Carolina when it comes to which program is better. I think both are pretty comparable in the college basketball landscape, at least historically.

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Jul 15 • 10:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lowcountry business creates new job opportunities for locals, veterans

Sterling Helicopter plans to open its first South Carolina operation in Beaufort County this September.

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