Harry K. Sideris, President and Chief Executive Officer

Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders

Duke Energy has announced new quarterly dividends for both common and preferred shareholders. The company highlights a century-long streak of paying dividends while outlining ongoing investments in grid modernization.

Matt Hicks, President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces new Ansible Automation Platform features for AI-driven IT operations

Red Hat has introduced significant updates to its Ansible Automation Platform aimed at bridging artificial intelligence with IT operations through enhanced governance and orchestration tools. Company leaders say these innovations will help organizations move from experimenting with AI toward fully…

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces advancements to Red Hat AI 3.4 at Atlanta Summit

Red Hat has introduced major updates to its artificial intelligence platform during its annual summit in Atlanta. The enhancements focus on scaling models securely across hybrid cloud environments while improving transparency through advanced tracing tools. Industry partners welcomed these changes…

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces Enterprise Linux Long-Life Add-On for extended infrastructure support

Red Hat has introduced its Enterprise Linux Long-Life Add-On to extend infrastructure stability for specialized workloads requiring multi-decade support. The new yearly extension provides ongoing security updates and technical assistance beyond traditional software lifecycles.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces Fedora Hummingbird Linux for AI agent-driven workflows

Red Hat has introduced Fedora Hummingbird Linux as a new container-native operating system aimed at supporting autonomous AI workflows. The distribution removes barriers like registration walls and leverages automated maintenance powered by AI agents under human supervision.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces general availability of Hardened Images for cloud-native development

Red Hat has launched its Hardened Images catalog aimed at improving cloud-native application security by reducing unnecessary components in container base images. Company leaders say this approach helps streamline vulnerability management while maintaining flexibility across multiple environments.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Zero Latency adopts Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA for distributed AI network in the U.S.

Red Hat announced that Zero Latency will use its enterprise Kubernetes platform with NVIDIA technology across a nationwide U.S. network supporting real-time artificial intelligence at edge locations. Company leaders say this approach enables faster processing closer to where data originates…

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat and Sopra Steria expand collaboration to advance sovereign AI capabilities

Red Hat has announced an expanded partnership with Sopra Steria focused on advancing sovereign artificial intelligence solutions through open hybrid cloud architectures. The collaboration seeks to provide organizations greater flexibility and independence when deploying large-scale AI projects.

Sara Brenner, Principal Deputy Commissioner at FDA

Cities located in Franklin County saw FDA inspections of 2 companies in Q1

There were two companies in a city associated with Franklin County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Ashesh Badani, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer

Red Hat and Core42 announce collaboration on sovereign AI infrastructure at Red Hat Summit

Red Hat has partnered with Core42 to provide sovereign cloud and AI services tailored for regulated sectors in the UAE. The initiative aims to help organizations move from experimental projects into secure production environments while maintaining compliance.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Nissan selects Red Hat operating system for next-generation vehicle platform

Red Hat has announced an agreement with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. to build its new vehicle computer platform using Red Hat’s In-Vehicle Operating System. The partnership focuses on creating flexible automotive architectures powered by open source technology.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat and Voyager deploy Linux platform on International Space Station

Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been deployed aboard the International Space Station through a partnership with Voyager Technologies. The collaboration aims to enable real-time data processing in orbit using secure open source technology. Company officials say this marks an important…

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

EUROCONTROL modernizes air traffic management with Red Hat OpenShift

EUROCONTROL has partnered with Red Hat to overhaul its aging IT infrastructure for European air traffic management. The collaboration aims for greater resilience, real-time AI insights, scalability, and digital sovereignty as flight volumes grow across Europe.

Jim Traficant, Chief of Staff of FDA

Cana Noodles, LLC in Youngsville receives 2 FDA citations following Feb. 11 inspection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conducted an inspection at Cana Noodles, LLC in Youngsville on Feb. 11, finding concerns related to food composition, labeling, and foodborne biological hazards, which led to two citations, according to FDA reports.

Sara Brenner, Principal Deputy Commissioner at FDA

FDA reviews SkySail Consumer facility in Youngsville on Feb. 25

On Feb. 25, SkySail Consumer in Youngsville was reviewed by the FDA for areas including food composition, labeling, standards, economic practices and foodborne biological hazards, as listed on the FDA’s website.

Vimal Kapur Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Honeywell announces Quantinuum’s filing of registration statement for proposed initial public offering

Honeywell announced that Quantinuum has filed a registration statement with U.S. regulators for a possible initial public offering. Details such as share count and pricing have not yet been set. The timing and completion of this IPO remain subject to…

D. Reid Wilson Secretary

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries releases Red Snapper season FAQ

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has published an FAQ addressing key questions about this year’s Red Snapper season. Anglers must follow specific reporting requirements using mobile applications as part of a new pilot project supported by Yamaha Rightwaters.

Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr., Secretary

Temporary restraining order issued against StarBar in Raleigh after criminal activity

A Wake County judge has ordered StarBar in Raleigh temporarily closed following years of criminal incidents linked to its premises. Local police partnered with state alcohol enforcement officials after multiple shootings prompted renewed action against alleged ongoing nuisances.

Matt Hicks President and Chief Executive Officer

Red Hat announces upcoming release of Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8 with new security features

Red Hat has announced plans to release Enterprise Linux versions 10.2 and 9.8 featuring advanced security measures such as post-quantum cryptography alongside new automation tools powered by artificial intelligence. The company says these updates are aimed at supporting secure innovation…

D. Reid Wilson Secretary

Coastal Reserve announces spring advisory committee meetings and calls for new members

The North Carolina Coastal Reserve will hold public advisory committee meetings this spring across several sites. Community members can apply in June for open positions on local committees guiding reserve management.

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