North Carolina News

Aggregated North Carolina News Articles

• Michael Jordan opens health clinic in North Carolina
  
  The NBA legend donated $7 million to build two medical clinics in Charlotte
  CBS News.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 23:48:17 +0000.
• Mother of Aurora mass shooting victim is ordered to take down flag honoring her son
  
  Leslie Kendra, mother of Aurora mass shooting victim Clayton Parks, has been ordered by her Wake Forest, North Carolina homeowners' association to take down a flag honoring her son
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:46:06 GMT.
• Device to be tested in N Carolina could save rare sharks
  
  NAGS HEAD, N.C. (AP) - A fisherman on the North Carolina coast will test a device next summer that could help save rare sharks. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:53:29 -0400.
• Amber Alert issued for 15-year-old North Carolina girl
  
  An Ambert Alert was issued for Nevia Nixon.
  ABC News.  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:40:19 -0400.
• National Pasta Day 2019: Where To Celebrate Around NC
  
  Forget about minding your carbs Thursday and celebrate National Pasta Day 2019 around North Carolina.
  Kimberly Johnson.  Patch.  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:25:47 -0400.
• High-end jeans made in North Carolina
  
  Some of the best jeans in the world are made at this shop in NC.
  Ccg.  ABC News.  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:16:31 +0000.
• Nor'easter dumps heavy rain across East Coast
  
  Millions of people along the East Coast are in the grip of a powerful Nor'easter. The storm dumped heavy rain that caused flooding in areas from North Carolina to Maine.
  CBS News.  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:36:16 -0400.
• Good Samaritan Rescues Woman Stranded on Highway, Gives Own Spare Tire To Get Her Home
  
  When Erica Christine Usinger, a young woman from North Carolina, had her car’s tire blowout on an interstate, she was helpless to change it. ...
  Amanda Thomason.  Western Journal.  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:13:58 +0000.
• Breweries Of All Shapes, Sizes Make North Carolina A Craft Beer Mecca
  
  From the mountains to the coastline, high-quality craft breweries have sprung up and made the Tar Heel State a must-visit craft brewery destination.
  By Gary Stoller, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:30:00 +0000.
• Grant to help renovate 'Jim Crow' rail car in North Carolina
  
  SPENCER, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina has received a federal grant to renovate a 1920s rail car that was built to comply with the racist Jim Crow laws of the 20th century. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:26:38 -0400.
• KIND Snacks Makes First Acquisition Of Creative Snacks To Expand Health And Wellness Market Share
  
  Daniel Lubetzky-led KIND Snacks has made its first acquisition of a North Carolina-based clusters, trail mixes and granolas producer for an undisclosed sum.
  By Douglas Yu, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000.
• Duke Energy-backed bill on controversial rate alternatives coming up short in NC legislature?
  
  The parts of the bill that have run into opposition would change some of the rate-making procedures for utilities in North Carolina.
  John Downey.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:45:50 +0000.
• Carolinas connection: Gov. Cooper on NC's higher education, economy and more
  
  North Carolina's Gov. Roy Cooper recently took part in the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's fall retreat.
  Erik Spanberg.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:24:32 +0000.
• North Carolina woman arrested in kidnapping of girl, 3, found alive at church
  
  A North Carolina woman has been arrested in the kidnapping last week of a 3-year-old girl who was found alive at a church-- a day after her abduction from a neighborhood playground triggered an Amber Alert.
  Robert Gearty.  Fox News.  Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:07:59 GMT.

North Carolina Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of North Carolina was 9,222,414, whereas in 2006, the population of North Carolina was about 8,845,343.  For detailed, up-to-date information about North Carolina's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about North Carolina web page.  For maps of North Carolina, visit this North Carolina Map website.

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