Port of Wilmington Sets Container Record Following Deepwater Berth Expansion
Arrival of neo-Panamax vessels at Cape Fear marine terminal powers 22% growth in agricultural and refrigerated export volumes.
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Greensboro Supersonic Aircraft Facility Completes Flight Test Hangar
Boom Supersonic delivers structural completion of Piedmont Triad International Airport manufacturing center ahead of 2027 engine trials.
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Global Semiconductor Manufacturer Breaks Ground on $4B Megasite in Chatham County
Piedmont manufacturing boom accelerates as international microchip fabricator selects North Carolina megasite, bringing 2,400 high-wage advanced manufacturing jobs to central NC.
Charlotte's Banking Corridor Pioneers AI Fraud Defense System for 60M Customers
Bank of America, Truist, and Wells Fargo team up with UNC Charlotte's fintech institute on a shared open-source predictive financial security network.
Toyota's $13.9B Battery Gigafactory in Liberty Ships First Electric Vehicle Power Packs
Randolph County production line reaches operational capability, positioning the Piedmont Triad at the absolute center of North America's clean vehicle transition.
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