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Yesterday | Kenly News

Thieves take cans from Kiwanians

“We think they used a car the first time but they had to have used a truck this time to take away as much as is missing.”

Johnston County Sheriff's Deputy Chip Coley, left, views what's left after several hundred pounds of cans were stolen out of this storage barn. via Kenly News

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Saturday May 10 | Kenly News

Tapped for NJHS National Honor Society

North Johnston High School inducted 34 juniors and seniors into the 2007-2008 National Honor Society as family and fellow classmates attended the special tapping ceremony last Thursday, April 24. via Kenly News

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Thursday May 8 | News & Record Syndication Feed

RF Micro layoffs are test for Triad

“It reminds us there's this great big global world out there that's going to bite us”

This week's layoffs at RF Micro Devices are a reminder that even a shining star of local business can be upset by swings in the global economy. via News & Record Syndication Feed

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Tuesday May 6 | WXII12

RF Micro Announces 350 Worldwide Layoffs

“While this is a difficult decision because of the negative impact on employees, these actions are necessary to better serve our customers, ensure competitiveness and help position RFMD for long-term sustainable profitability”

Greensboro-based RF Micro Devices announced Tuesday 350 employees would be losing their jobs as part of a global work force reduction. via WXII12

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Sunday May 4 | Kenly News

Richardson S-S Chamber office pro

“Congratulations to all of them and to all our office professionals that came out today. It's always nice to recognize the people who do all the work to keep our offices and business running smoothly.”

Pictured left to right are SSACC director Rick Childrey, award sponsor Lee Jackson of Dees, Jackson, Jackson and Associates, 2008 SSACC Office Professional of the Year Elaine Richardson of Kenly, Chris Key, ... via Kenly News

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Friday May 2 | UnionLeader

Insect robots: BAE Systems develops combat devices

“Privacy laws (have) developed to secure audio communications, but there is nothing equivalent for video-recording.”

The Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology project will build a collection of intelligence-gathering insects, including a dragonfly and a spider. via UnionLeader

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Wednesday Apr 30 | Shephard.co.uk

BAE Systems-led team to develop miniature robots for military use

“The MAST alliance is a highly collaborative effort, with each partner from government, academia, and industry playing a significant role.”

' BAE Systems will lead a team of scientists that will develop miniature robots to improve military situational awareness. via Shephard.co.uk

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Monday Apr 28 | The Mountain Times

WAMY receives Cannon grant

“The funds will be used towards the purchase and installation of a commercial grade electric lift in the new Family Resource Center (FRC) owned by WAMY and OASIS Inc.”

Angela Miller, executive director of WAMY Community Action Inc., announced that WAMY has been awarded a $25,000 grant by The Cannon Foundation Inc. via The Mountain Times

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Saturday Apr 26 | Asheville Citizen-Times

Science : PARI founder wins Champion of Science Award

RALEIGH Don Cline, founder and president of the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, was presented the Champion of Science award by the North Carolina Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center ... via Asheville Citizen-Times

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Thursday Apr 24 | Wireless Design Online

RF Micro Devices Announces Production Test Facility Consolidation

RF Micro Devices, Inc. RF Micro Devices, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, recently announced it will consolidate its production test ... via Wireless Design Online

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Micro, North Carolina is located in Johnston County and is part of the Raleigh Metro Area. Zip codes in Micro include 27555.