Thursday, January 29, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1829, the first Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, John Louis Taylor, died. Taylor moved to America from England at the age of 12, was admitted to the bar at 19, and later helped establish the state's first Supreme Court in 1818, serving as its first chief justice.

Several major business announcements spotlighting North Carolina are making headlines this week. Learn more in Top Stories and Business.

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Meta-Corning Deal Boosts NC's AI Industry

A major multiyear deal announced Tuesday between Meta Platforms and Corning Incorporated, valued at up to $6 billion, positions North Carolina at the forefront of America's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom.

As part of the deal, Corning will supply advanced optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions for Meta's expanding AI data centers. To meet demand, Corning will significantly expand its Hickory facility—already a major optical cable hub and a key supplier to Meta—with company officials saying it could become the world's largest fiber-optic plant.

Corning employs more than 5,000 people across North Carolina, including in Hickory, Newton, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, and Concord. It expects a 15-20% workforce increase involving the addition of hundreds of jobs in engineering, science, and manufacturing.

The company's shares jumped 15.6% Tuesday to a new 52-week high after the announcement.

NC Ranks 13th in Educational Freedom

North Carolina ranks 13th nationally in the 2026 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Index of State Education Freedom, earning a B+ grade for its parental empowerment policies.

ALEC evaluates states based on five key areas: student-centered funding, charter schools, homeschooling, virtual learning, and open enrollment. Florida topped the list with an A+, followed by Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, and West Virginia.

The Tar Heel State's strong performance stems from its Opportunity Scholarship Program—now universally available to all students regardless of income—and a robust charter school network.

North Carolina received a C in homeschooling and virtual schools, and an F in open enrollment, which contributed to its drop from 12th place as other states advanced more quickly.

Weekend Snow Chances Increase

Confidence is growing in measurable snow across much of North Carolina this weekend as a developing coastal low-pressure system interacts with abundant cold air already in place.

Increasing model agreement suggests an all-snow event across the Triangle and Piedmont regions, likely starting Friday evening and continuing through Saturday into early Sunday. A similar chance of snow is predicted for Western North Carolina.

The Outer Banks area has a 60-80% chance of moderate impacts from the storm, with snow, 40-50 mph winds, and coastal flooding possible.

Uncertainties persist around the system's track. Meteorologists expect to sharpen their forecasts later today, but most agree that at least one inch of snow will fall across much of North Carolina, northern South Carolina, and southern Virginia.

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➤ Statewide: North Carolina's gross domestic product increased 5.6% in the third quarter, surpassing the national average of 4.4%. The state achieved a $900 billion GDP for the first time, 75% higher than the GDP during the same period 10 years prior. (More)

➤ Charlotte: A House committee delayed this week's crime and public safety hearing to Feb. 9 after a federal court order blocked the release of investigative details in the Aug. 22 light rail stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska. The order aims to avoid prejudicing the defendant's trial. (More)

➤ Wake County: The Raleigh–Cary area ranked fifth among large U.S. cities in the Milken Institute's 2026 Best-Performing Cities index, down from its 2025 No. 1 spot. Wilmington placed 11th. (More)

➤ Buncombe County and Raleigh formalized a 911 partnership allowing each to answer the other's emergency calls during disasters via a simple switch flip. The county has similar partnerships with Davie, Haywood, Henderson, and Brunswick counties. (More)

➤ Wilmington: The city broke ground Wednesday on the Dawson and Wooster Streetscape Project, aiming to improve two major corridors with new sidewalks, pavement upgrades, accessibility enhancements, landscaping, and pedestrian amenities. (More)

➤ Eastern NC: A former Surry County elections board chair, previously charged for allegedly drugging his granddaughter and her friend, was indicted in New Hanover County Jan. 20 on three new charges: intentional child abuse resulting in serious physical injury, and two counts of unlawful distribution of food or beverage. (More)

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➤ A new report says UNC football coach and six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick didn't get enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. (More)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes will pay homage to their history by wearing throwback Hartford Whalers jerseys against the Utah Mammoth tonight. The franchise played in Hartford for nearly 20 years before relocating to North Carolina in 1997. (More)

➤ Two former Duke Blue Devils are leading the NBA Rookie of the Year race: Charlotte's Kon Knueppel at No. 1, followed by Dallas' top pick Cooper Flagg. (More)

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➤ John Deere reiterated plans for two U.S. facilities on Tuesday: a $70 million excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, and a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana. Each location is expected to create 150 jobs. (More)

➤ A new report from the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association says North Carolina's utility-scale solar farms occupy just 40,284 acres—less than 0.5% of the state's farmland—countering concerns over agricultural land loss. (More)

➤ North Carolina secured a $1.2 million federal grant in June to expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the trades. The funding aims to address severe labor shortages amid national efforts to revive skilled blue-collar careers. (More)

➤ Raleigh's first Raising Cane's opened Tuesday on Hillsborough Street across from N.C. State in a renovated historic theater. Overnight campers braved the cold for grand opening perks, including free food for a year for the first 20 customers. (See Photo)

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➤ Former teacher Steve Goldberg has continued the legacy of Raleigh Holocaust survivor Abe Piasek, who endured five years in Nazi camps and shared his story with Goldberg before his death in early 2020. So far, Goldberg has presented that story at least 175 times to audiences in auditoriums and theaters. (More)

➤ Chatham County Sheriff's Office K-9 Uno is marking his third birthday by taking a Polar Plunge into Jordan Lake on Feb. 21 to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina. (See Photo)

➤ Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill in Asheville, which blends Texas-style barbecue with Hawaiian cuisine, will be featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri on Jan. 30 at 9 p.m., Jan. 31 at 12 a.m., and Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. (More)

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