Jay Price
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New Airborne Innovation Lab to tackle soldiers' day-to-day problems
The idea is to take on micro-level problems that major military research facilities might not prioritize, says Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Kirby who will head the new lab. → Read More
With its recruiting pool shrinking, the U.S. Army tries something new: pre-boot camp tutoring
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course hopes to give potential recruits who are just short of meeting U.S. Army physical or academic standards the small boost they need. → Read More
Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport
Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome. → Read More
VA considering closure, replacement of Durham medical center
If this happens – it won’t be soon. It could be 20 years or more before a replacement is built and the current facility is shut down. And not only would it be replaced by another VA medical center in the Raleigh-Durham area, but the recommendations include building a VA outpatient facility the size of a small hospital. → Read More
'Bicycle Man' giveaway returns to Fayetteville
A popular Fayetteville bicycle giveaway had to take a year off because of COVID-19, but it's back and ready to do good in the community. → Read More
Remains of Durham soldier missing since Korean War come home
Army Cpl. Leon Clevenger, a 21-year-old Durham native, will be buried with military honors. → Read More
Overlooked trailblazer: Before Rosa Parks, Sarah Keys refused to back down
Nearly seven decades after two Black Army women from North Carolina helped end discrimination on interstate buses, the state is recognizing their nearly-forgotten civil rights case. A historical marker will soon be dedicated in Roanoke Rapids. → Read More
Struggling To Pay Rent During The Pandemic? The NC HOPE Program Makes Changes To Offer More Help.
With the federal moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent ending this past weekend, the state program distributing federal pandemic-related rent and utility aid has increased the potential size of its awards. → Read More
PHOTOS: Hundreds Rally In Durham To Call For Complete Vote Tally
More than 200 people marched around downtown Durham Wednesday afternoon calling for a proper tally of all ballots cast in Tuesday's election. → Read More
In Allegheny County, At Least 100 Homes Believed Damaged Following Historic Earthquake
Local officials in the northwest corner of the state, where the epicenter of Sunday's earthquake was located, say the damage was serious, especially to → Read More
If the Military Renames Southern Bases, Whose Names Should Replace The Confederate Generals?
With the call for changing the names of 10 Southern military bases gaining momentum, the question is starting to arise in Washington — and outside of it — → Read More
The USS North Carolina Is Battling A New Enemy: Climate Change
"Vulnerable" seems like the last word to describe a 70 million-pound armored ship that can fire shells weighing as much as a car. But now the USS North → Read More
The Pentagon Has Settled A Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Earplugs. Now Veterans Are Suing, Too.
The settlement with earplug manufacturer 3M has focused attention on service-related hearing loss, one of the most common health problems among veterans. → Read More
Unable To Recruit Enough Techies, The Military Is Partnering With Universities and Start-Ups
To keep up with potential adversaries such as China, the Pentagon is teaming with civilian technological innovators and trying to adopt some of the → Read More
Remembering A Near Disaster: U.S. Accidently Drops Nuclear Bombs On Itself And Its Allies
During the Cold War, U.S. planes accidentally dropped nuclear bombs on the east coast, in Europe, and elsewhere. "Dumb luck" prevented a historic → Read More
Facing Unique Mental Health Challenges, Female Veterans Are Killing Themselves More Often
Female veterans are nearly 2 1/2 times more likely than their civilian counterparts to kill themselves. Advocates say women's mental health challenges → Read More
New Army Assistance Brigades Will Help Train Troops In Friendly Nations
The Army is creating a new kind of large unit for a mission that American troops have performed for decades: helping troops of friendly foreign nations → Read More
The Trump Administration Wants A Bigger Army, Putting Pressure on Military Recruiters
The Trump Administration wants to grow the Army substantially, even as potential recruits get harder to find. That's putting more pressure on → Read More
A Secret A Month: Calendar Features Paintings Of Covert CIA Operations
"The Secret Ops of the CIA" calendars spotlight an unusual art genre: meticulous paintings of spy missions. → Read More
As Candy Drops On Manteo, So Do Cold War Lessons Of Generosity And Gratitude
In Manteo yesterday, hundreds of people turned out for an annual reenactment of a heartwarming part of the Cold War -- when American pilots dropped candy → Read More