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NC teachers plan for walk out; NHCS leaders head to Raleigh for funding model discussions
1+ day, 56+ min ago (353+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WWAY) " Thousands of teachers across North Carolina are expected to gather in Raleigh on Friday for a "Kids Over Corporations" walkout organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators, calling for increased funding for public schools and higher pay…...
Azalea Festival to kick off with Queen's Coronation at Battleship North Carolina
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (397+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The North Carolina Azalea Festival officially kicked off Wednesday with one of its signature events, the Queen's Coronation. The ceremony took place aboard the fantail of the Battleship North Carolina, where Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix was formally…...
Black bass tops North Carolina fishing industry with billions in impact
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (297+ words) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) " Black bass fishing generates an estimated $2. 6 billion economic impact in North Carolina, according to a 2025 study by the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The report, conducted by the agency's Social Science Research Unit, found black bass is the most…...
Raleigh-Durham International Airport evacuated after anonymous threat
4+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) Raleigh-Durham International Airport Terminal 1 was evacuated after an anonymous threat around 4: 20 Monday morning." Raleigh-Durham International Airport evacuated after anonymous threat Raleigh, NC (WWAY) " Raleigh-Durham International Airport Terminal 1 was evacuated after an anonymous threat around 4: 20 Monday morning. According to RDU's X…...
Google to invest $1 Billion in North Carolina over two years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) WWAYTV3 Google to invest $1 Billion in North Carolina over two years LENOIR, N. C. (WWAY) " Google has announced a new $1 Billion investment within the next two years in North Carolina, to grow its data center infrastructure in Lenoir, among other commitments to the…...
Raleigh-Durham Airport parking set to change in early 2026
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (172+ words) Raleigh, NC (WWAY) " Economy parking options will change at RDU in early 2026. The Park Economy 4 lot near I-540 and U. S. 70 will permanently close to airport guests on Jan. 2 and become an employee-only parking lot. Park Economy 4 will not accept online bookings from…...
U. S. News & World Report names North Carolina a top 10 state for economy, growth
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U. S. News & World Report. RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) " North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U. S. News & World…...