Monday, February 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, actress and coloratura soprano Kathryn Grayson was born in Winston-Salem. Known for Anchors Aweigh, Show Boat, and Kiss Me, Kate, she was once described by co-star Howard Keel as the most beautiful woman in the history of movies.

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Today's sponsor is Frontieras, a company aiming to help power America's energy comeback by transforming coal into high-value fuels in Appalachia—and offering investors a limited window to get in at $7.38 per share.

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Siemens Energy to Invest $421 Million in NC

Siemens Energy announced it will invest $421 million to expand operations across North Carolina, creating approximately 500 new jobs statewide as it works to meet the nation's growing energy demand.

Building on a $150 million investment announced in February 2024, the expansion will extend the power transformer manufacturing facility in Charlotte and increase service capacity. Siemens Energy will also resume gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte after a six-year pause, with the first turbines expected to ship in the next two to three years.

The investment includes expanding grid technology project execution, research, and development in Raleigh, as well as gas turbine parts production at the Winston Technology Center in Rural Hall.

The announcement is part of a $1 billion nationwide investment by Siemens Energy to bolster domestic manufacturing of energy infrastructure equipment and strengthen the U.S. power grid.

Extreme Cold Hits Hatteras, Ocracoke

A blast of Arctic air brought extreme cold and hazardous conditions to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands over the weekend. The weather forced the suspension of ferry operations and prompted officials to urge residents to limit time outdoors.

An Extreme Cold Warning was in effect Saturday night into early Sunday as wind chills plunged into the low single digits or below zero. Powerful northwest winds gusted between 45 and 55 mph across the southern Outer Banks. A Coastal Flood Advisory warned of one to two feet of minor inundation in low-lying areas near Pamlico Sound.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Ferry Division suspended Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations Saturday morning. Officials also advised residents to secure outdoor items, protect exposed pipes, and use caution near soundside roads and docks.

Asheville Museum Opens Impressionism Show

The Asheville Art Museum opened a new exhibition spotlighting American Impressionism, featuring more than 120 works tracing how the movement reshaped art in the United States.

Titled In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, the exhibit is drawn from the Bank of America Collection and explores artists who broke from academic tradition to depict modern life.

The exhibition runs Feb. 7 through June 29 and is presented through Bank of America's Art in our Communities program, which loans works to nonprofit museums at no cost.

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Three Days Left: Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia, has earned praise from the state's Gov. Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850 million flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

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

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just 3 days left to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Greensboro: The police department will add two side-by-side vehicles to its downtown patrol fleet to improve mobility and visibility, officials said. (More)

➤ Fayetteville: Firefighters were called early Sunday to a fire at Fayetteville Moving and Storage on Ramsey Street, where flames were coming through the roof of the commercial structure, officials said. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. (More)

➤ Durham: Residents in the Eno Valley neighborhood reported no mail deliveries for up to two weeks following late January winter storms, despite improved road conditions. Some are still waiting for essential items, including medications. (More)

➤ Asheville: An off-duty police officer was arrested Saturday and charged with DWI, misdemeanor child abuse, reckless driving, resisting an officer, and public urination, authorities said. (More)

➤ Castle Hayne: A 292-home residential subdivision known as Swartville is moving through New Hanover County's review process after a three-year lull following its 2023 rezoning. The project would be built on 89.9 acres off Castle Hayne Road and is managed by Sea Horse Development. (More)

➤ Wilmington: The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is giving away 1,000 trees on Valentine's Day to help repopulate the city's tree canopy. (More)

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➤ Duke coach Jon Scheyer said his staff members were punched as UNC fans stormed the court after No. 14 North Carolina beat No. 4 Duke 71-68 on Saturday in Chapel Hill. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets won their ninth consecutive game Saturday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 as Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel each scored over 20 points. (More)

➤ NC State men's basketball is on a win streak, taking down Virginia Tech 82-73 for its sixth straight ACC win, the first time the Wolfpack has done so since the 1973-74 season. (More)

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➤ Wells Fargo announced 112 layoffs at a business unit in Raleigh, and Bahama Breeze cut 75 jobs at its North Hills location. UNC Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen said it's too soon to tell whether the moves signal a broader economic downturn. (More)

➤ The owners of the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise locations in Wilmington and Leland sold both stores to Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods Inc. after nearly 10 years, with the sale closing Tuesday. The company plans to retain existing staff and management teams. (More)

➤ Kernersville-based Clearlight Glass & Mirror acquired a glass fabrication facility in Stoneville, expanding its manufacturing footprint and adding advanced production capabilities. The $5.3 million investment is expected to create about 30 new jobs in Rockingham County. (More)

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The Next $435 Billion Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today's dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But "oil money" is old news, and what's next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 trillion opportunity in "clean" coal.

Now is the "Rockefeller" moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until 11:59 PM PT tonight to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/

Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.

Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting the public to help name three male Asian small-clawed otter pups born Dec. 5, with voting open through noon Feb. 19. (See Photos)

➤ Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance will perform at Appalachian State University's Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Under Artistic Director Francesca Harper, the company will present Streams, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Alvin Ailey's Revelations. (More)

➤ Currituck County Animal Services is hosting a Valentine's Day Open House on Feb. 14 from noon to 2 p.m., inviting the community to cuddle with shelter pets, enjoy kids' activities, and enter a raffle. (More)

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