NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Channing Tatum attends Paramount's "Roofman" New York Screening at Crosby Street Hotel on September 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Our weekly roundup of good news from around North Carolina includes a Hollywood moment for the Queen City, and some pivotal medical research kicking off in Wake County.
Every week at Cardinal & Pine, we highlight the good news from across the state of North Carolina. We call it “Good News Friday.”
In today’s edition, we look at the Hollywood adaption of a 2000s crime spree in Charlotte, Fujifilm, and more good news from North Carolina.
For past editions of Good News Friday, click here.
Fujifilm’s big North Carolina investment in medical research
The Japanese company Fujifilm, which is historically known for its cameras, just opened one of the world’s largest biomanufacturing plants right here in North Carolina.
The $3.2 billion research plant in Holly Springs is expected to create thousands of jobs. Researchers will work on treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Gov. Josh Stein (center) celebrates the opening of Fujifilm’s new biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. (Photo via Gov. Josh Stein’s office)
Charlotte’s infamous ‘Roofman’ robber gets a movie
An infamous (and bizarre) crime spree that ended in Charlotte is getting a Hollywood spotlight. A new film about the infamous “Roofman” burglar was shot in Charlotte, keeping the city true to its own story.
The film, which premieres Oct. 10 and stars Channing Tatum, tells the story of Jeffrey Manchester, a man who would enter businesses by drilling into the roof and then hiding out before robbing the store.
Manchester, who was captured in Charlotte in 2005, reportedly spent days inside a Toys “R” Us in hopes of pulling off his biggest robbery.
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Celebrating North Carolina’s older workers
Let’s take a minute to shout out the older workers who are still a big part of NC’s workforce.
This week, NC Gov. Josh Stein issued a proclamation for National Employ Older Workers Week. The proclamation highlights the experience, work ethic, and skills older employees bring to the table, and encourages age-diverse workplaces across the state.
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