Two local universities have received a Research Activity Designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: The University of NC at Charlotte has received an R1 designation and Appalachian State University has received an R2 designation. 

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App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production

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UNC Charlotte awarded R1 Carnegie Classification

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Aviation Walk opens in Hickory

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New life for Bed Bath & Beyond datacenter in Catawba County

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Pleneri Opens Innovation Center at the Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover

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Brandon Holland hired as assistant city manager of Newton, North Carolina

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Industrial Steel Processor to Locate New Facility in Hickory, North Carolina with $27 Million Investment

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Will AI suck up all our energy, boost our economies or improve efficiency? Potentially, all three.

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Millwork & Panel LLC Announces $27.8M Expansion, Creating 48 New Jobs

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