Business
Fayetteville to begin work on transit hub
April 25, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Fayetteville is expected to start work on a $10 million downtown transit hub this fall with hopes of opening it in 2015.
Duke to study High Point Market's economic impact
April 25, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
The High Point Market Authority awarded a $50,000 contract to Duke University to study its economic impact. The last analysis, conducted several years ago, pegged economic impact at $1.5 billion annually.
Jackson County seeks tourism identity
April 25, 2013
(Smoky Mountain News)
After merging two tourism agencies earlier this year, Jackson County has hired a Virginia consultant to help it identify a branding strategy for tourism.
UNC Health, Pardee Hospital extend management agreement
April 25, 2013
(The Times-News, Hendersonville)
UNC Health Care will manage Pardee Hospital for 15 more years after extending an agreement.
State's growth improves but still lags nation
April 24, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
North Carolina's revenue and tax collections are steadily increasing this year, but the numbers -- particularly lower sales-tax collections than predicted -- show how the economic recovery is still tenuous. The state still lags the the nation in growth though.
Bill sparks uncertainty among state filmmakers
April 24, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
A bill that would gut the state's film industry by eliminating incentives and replacing them with a different credit has already sparked fears among filmmakers in North Carolina, potentially costing the state business, industry leaders say.
Charlotte Bobcats fire coach after just one year
April 24, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
The Charlotte Bobcats fired coach Mike Dunlap after just one season at the helm of the struggling NBA team despite the fact that he tripled the team's wins from last season.
Split mineral rights confuse in Lee County
April 24, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Many homeowners in Lee County are dealing with split mineral rights -- where different people own the rights above and below the land -- and the effects it could have if hydraulic fracturing becomes a reality there.
Linwood Furniture liquidation moving forward
April 24, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Linwood Furniture's liquidation will go forward at the end of the month with an auction to sell its inventory and machinery.
Charlotte mayor removes airport advisory chairman
April 24, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx removed controversial airport advisory committee chairman Shawn Dorsch from his post Tuesday, a day after city council members grilled him for his role in supporting that Charlotte's airport be taken from city control and an independent authority established.
