TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2018, UNC baseball defeated Stetson 7-5 to clinch the NCAA Super Regional, sweeping the series and securing a berth in the College World Series. Congratulations to UNC baseball once again for making it to this year’s College World Series! We’ll continue reporting on it for all our Tar Heel fans out there.

Yesterday’s Poll omitted North Carolina’s very own Pepsi as an option for favorite summer refreshment. We want to make it up to you by spotlighting Pepsi in today’s Poll and Trivia questions. Be sure to check them out.

Doctors say five signs reveal whether you're aging well, and catching them early could change how the rest of your life goes. On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down each one, plus what you can start doing at any age to make sure you're hitting the mark. Tune in here!

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Amazon-Corning Deal to Create 1K Jobs

Amazon and Corning Inc. announced a multibillion-dollar, multi-year agreement Monday that will create 1,000 direct jobs in North Carolina.

Through the deal, Amazon will source fiber optic cables from Corning to power its expanding AI data center network. Corning will use the investment to expand its Catawba County campus—which is being expanded to become the world’s largest optical fiber facility—along with hundreds of additional construction jobs during the buildout.

The partnership also includes an expanded Fiber Optic Technician Training Program with Catawba Valley Community College, creating an educational pipeline for North Carolinians to enter fiber optic manufacturing careers.

Corning stock surged roughly 10% on the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the agreement's scale and staying power.

Raleigh Gets MLB Expansion Boost

Billionaire investor Marc Lasry is pushing to bring a Major League Baseball team to Raleigh, betting big on the Triangle’s rapid growth. His Avenue Sports Fund, already invested in the NC Courage, eyes a stake in MLB expansion.

Lasry, who knows Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, said he’s open to partnering with him on the effort. Dundon has long led efforts to secure an MLB franchise for Raleigh.

The move could strengthen Raleigh’s bid as the MLB considers expansion to 32 teams. Cities being considered include Raleigh, Charlotte, Montreal, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Salt Lake City, Oakland, Sacramento, and Vancouver.

The region boasts strong demographics, a top-25 media market, and enthusiastic local support.

NC Autism Therapy Clinics Scrutinized

A New York Times investigation into autism therapy billing practices is putting North Carolina clinics at the center of a growing accountability debate.

The investigation raised concerns about overbilling and excess treatment hours in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, questioning whether some providers are prescribing more care than children actually need.

Medicaid-funded ABA therapy costs in North Carolina surged from roughly $1.4 million to more than $660 million annually over five years.

State Auditor Dave Boliek’s office is conducting a large-scale review examining potential fraud and lax oversight in NC’s ABA therapy system. The review comes as the New York Times report lands in the middle of ongoing state budget discussions about Medicaid spending.

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➤ Statewide: Around 150 of North Carolina's medical examiners are planning a coordinated vacation walkout across 20 counties on June 15 to pressure the legislature over chronically low pay. (More)

➤ Kings Mountain: A Kings Mountain couple says they regret selling their multi-generational family land to Reno, Nevada-based Honey Badger Development every day after discovering it would become an AI data center campus instead of homes. (More)

➤ Lake Lure: A long-planned bridge replacement at the Lake Lure Dam has been delayed again, pushing construction into the next decade. NCDOT moved the right-of-way to 2029 and construction to 2030, with a revised $37.41 million estimate. (More)

➤ Wilmington: A driver suffering a medical episode drove into the Wilmington Farmers’ Market Saturday morning, striking multiple shoppers. Ocean rescue and police confirmed no life-threatening injuries, with several people transported to a hospital as a precaution. (See Photo)

➤ Outer Banks: Ocean rescue crews from the Outer Banks to Topsail Island have logged 68 rip current rescues in three weeks, above the seasonal norm. Officials urge beachgoers to check conditions before entering the water; moderate-to-high risk persists. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Carowinds unveiled Rip Roarin’ Falls, a record-breaking super flume water ride set to open in 2027 that will feature the world’s tallest log flume drop, reverse drop, and reverse camelback. (Watch Demo Video)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes host Vegas tonight in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, trailing the series 2-1. Coach Rod Brind'Amour still hasn't decided whether to stick with starting goaltender Frederik Andersen or hand the job over to backup Brandon Bussi. (More)

➤ ECU pitching coach Austin Knight is leaving for the same role at Tennessee, ending a seven-year run in Greenville. The Pirates ranked top-25 nationally in ERAs three times under Knight. (More)

➤ The Carolina Blaze, North Carolina’s first permanent professional women's softball team, opens their inaugural season tonight in Durham against the Portland Cascade. The roster features North Carolina native Karlyn Pickens and former Duke standout Ana Gold. (More)

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➤ Republic National Distributing Co. is closing its Charlotte and Raleigh warehouses in a national restructuring, laying off 39 workers in Charlotte and 14 in Raleigh. The alcohol distributor says the locations may be acquired by a third party. (More)

➤ Atrium Health and WakeMed officials presented their proposed merger to Wake County leaders Monday, outlining $2 billion in investments, 3,000 new jobs, and expanded services to strengthen the safety-net hospital system. (More)

➤ HVAC companies across North Carolina are stretched thin as temperatures approach 90°F during weeks ahead of schedule. Technicians warn that homeowners who skipped spring maintenance face higher energy bills and reduced cooling performance during the early heat surge. (More)

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➤ As sea turtle nesting gets underway on the Outer Banks, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) is asking residents and visitors to turn off beach lights at night, stay out of dunes, and give a wide berth to any turtles spotted. (More)

➤ Two Roosters Ice Cream is running a Stanley Cup Fill Up promo at all six Triangle locations. Bring in a 30- or 40-ounce wide-mouthed tumbler and get it filled with your choice of four scoops of ice cream for $13 in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ run. (See Details)

➤ Speaking of the ’Canes, three of the team’s defensemen welcomed new babies during this playoff run. Meanwhile, Vegas Golden Knights players have five expectant fathers, prompting hockey media to call it a historic “playoff baby boom.” (More)

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