Business
Salisbury-filmed TV show likely to be picked up
May 9, 2013
(The Salisbury Post)
Trade publications say the Salisbury-filmed Sleepy Hollow stands a good chance of its pilot being picked up for a full season by Fox. It's unclear if the drama would continue to be filmed in the Charlotte region though.
CEO of Food Lion parent to step down
May 9, 2013
(The Salisbury Post)
Belgium-based Delhaize Group, parent of Salisbury-based grocer Food Lion, said CEO Pierre-Olivier Beckers will step down by the end of the year. That came as the company reported stronger revenue and said its rebranded Food Lion stores were continuing to perform well as it seeks to overhaul more of them.
Harris Teeter says acquisition talks ongoing
May 9, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Matthews-based grocer Harris Teeter said in a securities filing it's still weighing a possible acquisition, though it didn't disclose any more specifics.
Commissioners add hospital board member ahead of controversial vote
May 9, 2013
(Smoky Mountain News)
Haywood County commissioners added an 11th member to the Haywood Regional Medical Center's board, a move that is expected to avoid a tie as it weighs remaining in the MedWest health system.
Quintiles IPO expected this week
May 8, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Pharmaceutical-services giant Quintiles is expected to begin trading publicly Thursday, moving up the offering a day because of strong demand from institutional investors. The Durham company hopes to raise $790 million.
Davidson to make jump to Atlantic 10
May 8, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Davidson College is expected to announce Wednesday that it will leave the Southern Conference for the Atlantic conference.
Eden hospital vows independence despite losses
May 8, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden has a $1.4 million operating deficit and is one of only a few independent hospitals in the Triad, but its CEO said it's not looking for a buyer.
Brazilian manufacturer bringing 127 jobs to Lincoln County
May 8, 2013
(The Gaston Gazette)
Borghetti Turbos, a Brazilian auto-parts maker, will bring its North American headquarters to Lincoln County, investing $7 million and creating 127 jobs.
Consumer Reports gives Cree's new bulb positive review
May 8, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Consumer Reports gave Cree's new LED light bulb a positive initial review in its June issue, saying it performed favorably compared to an incandescent bulb.
Buncombe works to recruit unnamed manufacturer
May 8, 2013
(Asheville Citizen-Times)
Buncombe County officials are working to recruit an unnamed manufacturer that would invest $126 million and create at least 52 jobs. The county would spend $15.7 million on land and buildings and pay $2.7 million in incentives.
