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• Hickory Resident Melvin Ramseur III Charged with Murder After Fatal Friday Night Shooting Identifies Local Victim

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Hickory authorities have arrested 26-year-old Melvin Chateau Ramseur III on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder following a violent incident on Friday night. The sh...

• Corning Secures $6B Meta Deal to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion in North Carolina

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Corning Incorporated has signed a multiyear agreement with Meta Platforms worth up to $6 billion to supply advanced optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions. This partnersh...