Siemens Energy to Invest $421 Million in NC

Siemens Energy announced it will invest $421 million to expand operations across North Carolina, creating approximately 500 new jobs statewide as it works to meet the nation’s growing energy demand.

Building on a $150 million investment announced in February 2024, the expansion will extend the power transformer manufacturing facility in Charlotte and increase service capacity. Siemens Energy will also resume gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte after a six-year pause, with the first turbines expected to ship in the next two to three years.

The investment includes expanding grid technology project execution, research, and development in Raleigh, as well as gas turbine parts production at the Winston Technology Center in Rural Hall.

The announcement is part of a $1 billion nationwide investment by Siemens Energy to bolster domestic manufacturing of energy infrastructure equipment and strengthen the U.S. power grid.

Extreme Cold Hits Hatteras, Ocracoke

A blast of Arctic air brought extreme cold and hazardous conditions to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands over the weekend. The weather forced the suspension of ferry operations and prompted officials to urge residents to limit time outdoors.

An Extreme Cold Warning was in effect Saturday night into early Sunday as wind chills plunged into the low single digits or below zero. Powerful northwest winds gusted between 45 and 55 mph across the southern Outer Banks. A Coastal Flood Advisory warned of one to two feet of minor inundation in low-lying areas near Pamlico Sound.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division suspended Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations Saturday morning. Officials also advised residents to secure outdoor items, protect exposed pipes, and use caution near soundside roads and docks.

Asheville Museum Opens Impressionism Show

The Asheville Art Museum opened a new exhibition spotlighting American Impressionism, featuring more than 120 works tracing how the movement reshaped art in the United States.

Titled In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, the exhibit is drawn from the Bank of America Collection and explores artists who broke from academic tradition to depict modern life.

The exhibition runs Feb. 7 through June 29 and is presented through Bank of America’s Art in our Communities program, which loans works to nonprofit museums at no cost.

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➤ Greensboro: The police department will add two side-by-side vehicles to its downtown patrol fleet to improve mobility and visibility, officials said. (More)

➤ Fayetteville: Firefighters were called early Sunday to a fire at Fayetteville Moving and Storage on Ramsey Street, where flames were coming through the roof of the commercial structure, officials said. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. (More) 

➤ Durham: Residents in the Eno Valley neighborhood reported no mail deliveries for up to two weeks following late January winter storms, despite improved road conditions. Some are still waiting for essential items, including medications. (More)

➤ Asheville: An off-duty police officer was arrested Saturday and charged with DWI, misdemeanor child abuse, reckless driving, resisting an officer, and public urination, authorities said. (More)

➤ Castle Hayne: A 292-home residential subdivision known as Swartville is moving through New Hanover County’s review process after a three-year lull following its 2023 rezoning. The project would be built on 89.9 acres off Castle Hayne Road and is managed by Sea Horse Development. (More) 

➤ Wilmington: The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is giving away 1,000 trees on Valentine’s Day to help repopulate the city’s tree canopy. (More)

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➤ Duke coach Jon Scheyer said his staff members were punched as UNC fans stormed the court after No. 14 North Carolina beat No. 4 Duke 71-68 on Saturday in Chapel Hill. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets won their ninth consecutive game Saturday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 as Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel each scored over 20 points. (More)

➤ NC State men’s basketball is on a win streak, taking down Virginia Tech 82-73 for its sixth straight ACC win, the first time the Wolfpack has done so since the 1973-74 season. (More)

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➤ Wells Fargo announced 112 layoffs at a business unit in Raleigh, and Bahama Breeze cut 75 jobs at its North Hills location. UNC Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen said it’s too soon to tell whether the moves signal a broader economic downturn. (More)

➤ The owners of the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise locations in Wilmington and Leland sold both stores to Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods Inc. after nearly 10 years, with the sale closing Tuesday. The company plans to retain existing staff and management teams. (More)

➤ Kernersville-based Clearlight Glass & Mirror acquired a glass fabrication facility in Stoneville, expanding its manufacturing footprint and adding advanced production capabilities. The $5.3 million investment is expected to create about 30 new jobs in Rockingham County. (More)

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The Next $435 Billion Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact. 

You have until 11:59 PM PT tonight to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.*  

➤ The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting the public to help name three male Asian small-clawed otter pups born Dec. 5, with voting open through noon Feb. 19. (See Photos) 

➤ Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance will perform at Appalachian State University’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Under Artistic Director Francesca Harper, the company will present Streams, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. (More)

➤ Currituck County Animal Services is hosting a Valentine’s Day Open House on Feb. 14 from noon to 2 p.m., inviting the community to cuddle with shelter pets, enjoy kids’ activities, and enter a raffle. (More)

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Do you have any female military veterans in your family?

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