Budd Proposes Supersonic Civilian Flights

U.S. Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas introduced a bill Tuesday calling for the legalization of supersonic civilian flights in the United States.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration to issue and revise regulations legalizing civil supersonic flight—including both private and commercial aircraft—as long as sonic booms do not reach the ground.

The proposal is supported by Sens. Thom Tillis, Mike Lee, and Tim Sheehy. Boom Supersonic, which manufactures supersonic jets and is constructing a “Superfactory” in Greensboro, also supports the legislation.

The announcement comes just days after California-based JetZero named Greensboro as one of three finalists for its new factory. JetZero is developing a “blended wing” aircraft that is 50% more fuel efficient and offers more personal space for passengers.

ICE Releases Details of Charlotte Arrest

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released information Wednesday on the Monday arrest of illegal immigrant Adrian Ojeda-Calvillo near his home in East Charlotte—not near a school, as reported by one principal.

ICE said Ojeda-Calvillo of Mexico has a lengthy criminal history that includes convictions for domestic violence, assault on a female, robbery, kidnapping, and breaking and entering.

Charlotte East Language Academy’s principal originally informed parents that the arrest took place near the school drop-off line after a parent released a video showing agents in the middle of a road. ICE disputed this account, stating the arrest took place without incident on a public sidewalk near Albemarle Road and Jenkins Drive, and was unrelated to the school.

ICE is urging the public to “avoid spreading rumors or misinformation that causes unnecessary panic in the immigrant community.”

Got to Be NC Festival Kicks Off

North Carolina’s annual Got to Be NC Festival starts today and runs through Sunday at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, showcasing the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture, which grosses $111.1 billion annually.

Visitors can watch an antique tractor pull, explore nearly 100 local food and drink vendors in the Got to Be NC Pavilion, and enjoy the NC Craft Beer Garden and Craft Cocktail Garden.

Live music performances cover country, rock, alternative, R&B, blues, jazz, and other genres.

A variety of carnival rides are also available, with ticket prices ranging from $1.50 for single purchases to $35 for an unlimited ride wristband. Family and bonus packs are also available, and they range from $25 to $50.

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➤ Outer Banks: The Chamber of Commerce voiced opposition to a state bill that would add new tolls and raise existing ones on several ferry routes, including Hatteras Inlet and Currituck Sound. (More)

➤ Asheville: A “mega clinic” at Harrah’s Cherokee Center will be held June 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering millions of dollars worth of medical, dental, vision, and surgical care to community members for free on a first-come, first-served basis. (More)

➤ Apex: An independent review of a July cyberattack that knocked the town’s network offline, which prevented residents from paying or seeing their utility bills, found that the utility system was underpaid by $300,000. (More)

➤ Henderson County: Berkeley Park Sports Complex will be closed to the public while construction is underway to add six tennis courts, four soccer fields, and a softball field. (More)

➤ Cary: Observers from Western Virginia to Wilmington could see a meteor Tuesday night around 9:21 p.m. that was first visible over Rocky Mount along a southwestern trajectory toward Tarboro. (Watch Video)

➤ Western NC: That loud buzzing sound? The Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across western North Carolina for the first time in 17 years. Annual cicadas will appear later in the summer. (More)

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➤ The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Capitals with a 3-1 Game 5 win, capped by Svechnikov’s late goal. They’ll face Florida or Toronto in the Eastern Conference Final. (More)

➤ Jhonattan Vegas leads the PGA Championship at 7-under after Round 1. Ryan Gerard and Cam Davis sit two back at -5. Rory McIlroy stumbled with a +3, while Scottie Scheffler and Luke Donald stay within striking distance. (See Details)

➤ The Carolina Panthers will open their NFL season on Sept. 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and will host the Cowboys, Dolphins, and Falcons among others. (See Schedule)

➤ No. 4 UNC baseball kicked off its final regular-season series last night against No. 2 Florida State. The series winner will likely enter the ACC tournament as the top seed. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAB | Soccer | PGA

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➤ Prolec GE Waukesha will invest $140 million to build a second Goldsboro manufacturing facility, creating 330 jobs for welders, engineers, and assembly workers with an average salary of $71,912. (More)

➤ Big Lots reopened 14 North Carolina stores yesterday under new management by Variety Wholesalers, which acquired the locations after a bankruptcy filing forced hundreds of stores to close. (See Locations)

➤ NCInnovation nearly tripled funding to $14M for North Carolina universities, stepping up support for health care research as federal cuts squeeze university budgets. (More)

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New Research: Common Brushing Habit Could Be Damaging Your Teeth

A recent study from Kyoto University has revealed a surprising threat to your oral health: a toxic biofilm known as “Dental Rust.”

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Left untreated, it may lead to serious infections.

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➤ Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival returns this weekend with more than 175 artists, live music, food vendors, and its award-winning Art Market featuring juried visual artists from across the U.S. (See Details)

➤ The National Trust’s annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places includes the French Broad and Swannanoa River corridors, where Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and threatened towns like Marshall, Swannanoa, and Chimney Rock. (See List)

➤ Summer in North Carolina means farm-fresh ice cream—check out eight local creameries and shops serving bold flavors and sweet, locally made scoops. (See List)

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