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North Carolina’s Surge in Clean Energy

TL/DR - North Carolina is emerging as a leader in America's clean energy movement, according to polling from the North Carolina League for Conservation Voters Foundation (NCLCVF) and a report by Climate Power. The Clean Energy Boom report noted that North Carolina has created over 4,768 clean energy jobs and contributed $9.78 billion to the…

Dr. Bruce Sherman Examines US Equitable Health Benefit Design

TL/DR - Dr. Bruce Sherman of the North Carolina Business Coalition on Health emphasized that equitable health benefit design is critical to addressing health disparities in the United States. He explained that equitable benefits should provide employees with affordable and accessible healthcare, along with stable work, a fair wage, and…

Plane Catches Fire After Forced Landing on NC Interstate: Officials

TL/DR - A plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 26 in North Carolina, subsequently catching fire and causing significant traffic delays. Multiple people were transported to the hospital, though the exact number and condition of the victims is not clear. The incident also led to power outages for approximately 3,300 customers after the…

Saint Augustine’s Uni Appoints Dr. Marcus as Interim President

TL/DR - Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina has appointed Dr. Marcus H. Burgess as the interim president as they search for a permanent candidate. The announcement comes after the university's Board of Trustees fired the former president Dr. Christine McPhail, who had taken the role in 2021. This change also occurs as the university…