Friday, January 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1866, North Carolina's General Assembly passed a resolution directing Gov. Jonathan Worth to contract for artificial limbs for Confederate amputees, making North Carolina the first former Confederate state to provide such aid. Over the course of five years, 1,550 veterans sought aid through the program, which cost the state more than $81,000.

Read the latest on the incoming winter storm in Top Stories, where we also report on UNC-Chapel Hill's big campus expansion.

Find out why Barron Trump made an emergency call to London police, and how it's now being used in a criminal trial overseas. The newly released transcript reveals key details, and host Ayla Brown breaks it all down on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, an energy innovator using patented FASForm technology to turn coal into high-value fuels and fertilizer without burning it—giving investors a chance to buy in at $7.38 per share ahead of a potential 2026 Nasdaq listing.

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Yesterday, we made an important announcement.

This investment round is ending this month—and only a few days remain for readers to become owners of The Flyover. When it closes, it's over. No extensions. No reopening.

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Americans noticed.

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NC Braces for Prolonged Icy Mix

The chance of significant ice accumulation is increasing as the forecast for this weekend's storm sharpens. The system could impact 60-90% of the state, raising risks of power outages, treacherous travel, and poor road conditions starting Saturday afternoon.

Gov. Josh Stein and other state officials are urging North Carolinians to stay off the roads during and after the storm, citing freezing temperatures expected to last into early next week. The National Guard and State Highway Patrol are on standby, and Forest Service officials are prepared to remove fallen trees.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has snow removal teams, deicing vehicles, and pretreated surfaces ready, and some airlines are offering travel waivers so passengers can reschedule flights.

Stein urges North Carolinians to visit ReadyNC.gov for alerts and guidance on storm prep, and Attorney General Jeff Jackson has implemented the state's price-gouging law.

UNC-CH Announces Major Campus Expansion

UNC-Chapel Hill has unveiled plans for a major expansion at what the university is calling its Carolina North campus, located about 2 miles north of the main campus on the former Horace Williams Airport site.

Chancellor Lee Roberts called the project "long overdue," with groundbreaking slated for 2027. The initial phase will develop around 230 acres, including housing for 2,200 students, academic and research buildings, retail, dining, and mixed-use spaces.

The project addresses rising enrollment, the state's population boom, and growing demand for expanded STEM programs in AI, biomedical engineering, and health sciences. Funding will draw from state support, university funds, philanthropy, and public-private partnerships, with $8 million recently approved for early planning.

Roberts said no decision has been made about whether to move the basketball arena to Carolina North instead of renovating the aging Smith Center.

NC James Beard Semifinalists Announced

North Carolina earned strong recognition among the 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists, which were announced Wednesday.

Highlights include Meherwan and Molly Irani of Asheville's Chai Pani Restaurant Group as semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurateur, and Dean Neff of Seabird in Wilmington for Outstanding Chef. Raleigh's Peregrine was named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

In the competitive Best Chef: Southeast category, five Tar Heel State talents advanced: Robin Anthony of Omakase by Prime Fish in Charlotte, Matt Dawes of The Bull and Beggar in Asheville, Steven Devereaux Greene of Herons at The Umstead in Cary, Cheetie Kumar of Ajja in Raleigh, and Taylor Montgomery of Montgomery Sky Farm in Leicester.

Winners will be announced June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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American Energy Is Making a Trillion-Dollar Comeback

In the 1800s, John D. Rockefeller started refining oil into the world's most valuable fuel. Now, another innovator is creating its own "Rockefeller Moment" with one of the world's most abundant energy resources: coal.

This is more important than ever right now, because a perfect storm of operational breakthroughs and policy shifts has the potential to directly impact this company's valuation.

That means investors don't have much longer to lock in the current $7.38 share price.

What's creating this "Rockefeller Moment" for coal?

Using their patented FASForm technology, Frontieras can transform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen, diesel, jet fuel, and fertilizer, without burning it.

They're targeting a combined $2.1 trillion in markets where demand for these commodities is virtually unlimited.

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

That's why the "smart money" is already moving. Frontieras has secured a $150M investment commitment from GEM and raised over $10 million from private investors.

But here's why 2026 is shaping up to be such a historic year for this company:

Nasdaq ticker reserved: Frontieras has officially reserved the "FASF" ticker on the NASDAQ, a major step toward a public listing.
The "Big Beautiful Bill": Under a White House that favors domestic energy, Frontieras is positioned for rapid scale.
Real-World Infrastructure: Frontieras just completed the land purchase for their $850M flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia.

Invest at $7.38/share before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Iredell County: Surveillance video captured a masked suspect inside Greg Biffle's Mooresville home, where $30,000 in cash, NASCAR memorabilia, and two Glock handguns were stolen just weeks after his fatal plane crash. (Watch Video)

➤ Orange County: Issiah Ross, 21, testified in his own defense Wednesday during his ongoing double murder trial, claiming self-defense in the September 2022 shooting deaths of teens Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18. (More)

➤ Durham Public Schools administrators Tounya Clayton Wright, Tanya Janique Giovanni, and Ayesha Hunter were indicted Tuesday on felony obstruction of justice and perjury charges over their response to a 2024 child abuse allegation at Eno Valley Elementary involving a 6-year-old girl with autism. (More)

➤ Leicester: Crews battled an 8-acre wildfire caused by a barn fire that spread into nearby woods off Carsons Trail Wednesday. The blaze was 50% contained by 3 p.m. that afternoon, and no evacuations were reported. (More)

➤ Cape Hatteras: The National Park Service seeks help with locating Chris Palmer, 39, missing since Jan. 9. His red 2017 Ford F-250 was found on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Jan. 12, and he may be with his German shepherd. (More)

➤ Wilmington is the third-fastest growing metro area in North Carolina and 26th nationwide, according to U-Haul's 2025 migration trends, though growth slowed from its 14th ranking in 2024. (More)

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➤ Duke quarterback Darian Mensah can legally enter the transfer portal, but he's not allowed to sign with another program until a judge rules on Duke's injunction request, likely on Feb. 2. (More)

➤ Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Robinson will miss "an extended period" after injuring his arm against the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams returned to the team's home court this week for the first time since tearing his ACL in November 2024. "Every time I play in this arena, it's a blessing," he said. "I'm excited to get back to playing." (More)

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➤ Organizations supporting the state's agricultural industry can apply for North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grants through March 6. Funding will be awarded in the fall. (More)

➤ The Southern Group, the Southeast's largest government relations and business strategy firm, has opened a Charlotte office led by former city council members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston, who served together from opposite parties. (More)

➤ CommScope canceled its $60.3 million expansion in Catawba County, which promised 250 new jobs in fiber-optic manufacturing and included up to $1.9 million in state Job Development Investment Grant incentives. (More)

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Unlocking $2.1 Trillion in Energy Potential

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras. Just like John D. Rockefeller did with oil, Frontieras is creating its own "Rockefeller" moment by transforming coal into potentially $2.1 trillion worth of high-value commodities using patented technology.

Under a White House that favors domestic energy, with a Nasdaq ticker reserved (FASF), Frontieras' momentum positions the company for potential valuation impact.

You have until Feb. 12 to invest at the current $7.38/share.*

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➤ The Corolla Wild Horse Fund announced a surprise foal was born during Christmas week, marking the 10th foal born in 2025. The colt is the mare's second, and both are thriving. (See Photos)

➤ North Carolina's median salary for full-time workers rose 4.5% from $70,804 in 2023 to $73,958 in 2024, according to Visual Capitalist. It ranked 37th nationally amid widespread U.S. increases but remained among lower-paying Southern states. (See Data)

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Yesterday's Results:

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Hate it: 44%
Not sure about it: 32%
Love it: 24%

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