Business
Judge approves work at defunct Seven Falls development
May 7, 2013
(The Times-News, Hendersonville)
A Superior Court judge approved emergency maintenance at the defunct Seven Falls community in Etowah by Henderson County using bond proceeds. The work includes grading and seeding eroded areas with grass.
Bennett College names new president
May 7, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
Bennett College in Greensboro named Rosalind Fuse-Hall its 17th president. Fuse-Hall has held administrative roles at Florida A&M, N.C. Central University and UNC Chapel Hill.
Charlotte officials criticize consultant's airport report
May 7, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte City Council members questioned a consultant Monday who concluded that the city's airport would best be governed by an independent authority despite the success the city has had managing the entity. The council paid $150,000 for the study as the state legislature debates making the change.
Building projects take off in Gaston County
May 7, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Building projects, including luxury apartments and retail developments, are increasing in Gaston County.
Average airfares fall at Charlotte airport
May 7, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Average domestic airfares at Charlotte Douglas International Airport fell 1.5% during the fourth quarter last year to $397 roundtrip, making it the 31st-most expensive of the nation's 100 largest airports.
Pipeline network in Greensboro a mixed blessing
May 6, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
Greensboro is home to a network of thousands of miles of pipelines that carry fuels such as gasoline and jet fuel, bringing economic benefits to the city but also potential hazards.
Pinehurst seeks to balance growth and history
May 6, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
As Pinehurst prepares to host back-to-back U.S. Open tournaments next year, officials are debating how to balance growth with the village's traditional character.
Wake Forest researchers seek to revolutionize with nanotechnology
May 6, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Researchers at Wake Forest University hope to revolutionize the electronics industry with nanotechnology discoveries that could eventually be used for uses such as electronic displays in hard-to-reach places and retractable televisions.
Jobs in new energy often temporary, sporadic
May 6, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Jobs in energy sectors such as solar, wind and hydraulic fracturing usually peak during installation or initial drilling but then level off. Much of the work is temporary.
Wilmington-filmed 'Iron Man 3' posts huge opening-weekend numbers
May 6, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Iron Man 3, filmed in Wilmington last year, posted the second-best opening weekend numbers in U.S. history, earning $175.3 million. So far, it has grossed $680.1 million worldwide.
