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RALEIGH: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 2:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Vanguard Furniture to invest nearly $6 million in Morganton
Published: Thursday, April 21st, 2022 @ 2:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Unix Packaging to invest $19 million in Morganton
Published: Friday, May 29th, 2020 @ 7:32 am
By: Governor's Office
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SynergyLabs, a fast-growing manufacturer of specialty pet products, has selected Burke County as the location for a new company that will create 237 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 @ 9:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina will see 639 new jobs and more than $72.8 million in private investment from three economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Burke, Gaston and Iredell counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2017 @ 5:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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VEKA has chosen Burke County for its fourth North American facility, creating 102 full-time jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 @ 4:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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International automotive supplier Continental will launch a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Burke County, creating 160 new jobs over the next five years
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 @ 9:13 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig and Walmart Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing Cindy Marsiglio joined Michael D. Penner, President of PEDS® Legwear (PEDS), for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of PEDS' new $16 million...
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that CE FoamSolutions, LLC is expanding operations in Burke County. The company plans to create 20 new jobs and invest $98,000 over the next three years in Valdese.
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2014 @ 4:49 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Richelieu Legwear International Inc.
Published: Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 @ 1:30 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Before Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition landed on the Outer Banks in 1585, French and Spanish explorers traveled across modern-day North Carolina and led the European powers in claiming American land.
Published: Sunday, January 12th, 2014 @ 9:01 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory received a federal disaster declaration today to help 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer's severe flooding.
Published: Thursday, September 26th, 2013 @ 5:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial help is available for storm survivors who suffered flood damage in Catawba and adjacent counties July 12 through 27.
Published: Thursday, August 8th, 2013 @ 2:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sam J .Ervin, Jr., born in Morganton, Burke County, on September 27, 1896, was educated in public school.
Published: Thursday, November 29th, 2012 @ 9:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
Published: Thursday, October 4th, 2012 @ 6:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Burke County Republican who introduced a bill aimed at expanding Advanced Placement participation among low-income students says he plans to take up the measure again when the state legislature convenes in January.
Published: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 @ 6:49 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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