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McCrory pledges support for offshore drilling
May 10, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Gov. Pat McCrory has stated his support for offshore drilling in the Atlantic, but any changes in policy would likely be years away.
Fayetteville manager pitches idea to revitalize neighborhoods
May 9, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Fayetteville's city manager has floated an idea to establish a $1 million fund that would help acquire blighted properties and flip them to investors. The plan would aim to help revitalize older neighborhoods.
Wilson home sales rise
May 9, 2013
(The Wilson Times)
Home sales in Wilson County rose 10% from January through April compared to the year before, a sign that optimism is increasing, though many buyers are staying in smaller homes rather than trading up.
Commercial fishermen oppose 'game fish' bill
May 7, 2013
(The Daily News, Jacksonville)
Commercial fishermen spoke out Monday against a proposal in the legislature to give "game fish" status to speckled trout, red drum and striped bass. That would prohibit using anything but fish and line to catch the species, and they would not be allowed to be sold.
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.
Value of Brunswick airport soars for region
May 6, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
The economic impact of Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Brunswick County soared to $61.7 million last year compared to just $26.2 million in 2006. Much of the increase was because of an extension of the airport's runway.
Film productions eligible for $70M in incentives for 2012
May 2, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Film productions in North Carolina were eligible for nearly $70 million in incentives after spending $275 million in the state during 2012, according to a Department of Revenue report. So far, about $51 million of the credits have been claimed.
Film association says 'Iron Man 3' created 2,000 N.C. jobs
May 1, 2013
(Associated Press)
A study released by the Motion Picture Association of America found the North Carolina filming of Iron Man 3 generated $180 million and created 2,000 jobs. That comes as state lawmakers are debating the value of incentives for the industry.
PepsiCo says it will hold annual meetings in New Bern
May 1, 2013
(New Bern Sun Journal)
PepsiCo's CEO said Tuesday at its shareholder's meeting in New Bern that it will hold the annual meeting going forward in the city, which is the birthplace of the soft drink. The company is now headquartered in Purchase, N.Y.
Wilmington bank opens new headquarters
May 1, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
WIlmington-based Live Oak Bank opened its new 36,000-square-foot headquarters, a space that features spacious windows and scenic views. The bank is one of the largest lenders of Small Business Administration loans in the country.
Wilmington's new VA clinic opens
May 1, 2013
(StarNews, WIlmington)
Wilmington's 85,000-square-foot VA clinic has opened, cutting the distance that veterans must travel for treatment. Previously the closest VA clinic to the city was in Fayetteville.
Wilmington yogurt chain plans national expansion
April 30, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
The Fuzzy Peach, a Wilmington-based yogurt chain, has signed franchise agreements for shops in South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and West Virginia as part of a national expansion effort. The chain was founded by three UNC Wilmington graduates.
NBC renews Wilmington-filmed 'Revolution'
April 29, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
NBC will renew the dystopian drama "Revolution," for a second season, though it's unclear if its filming will remain in Wilmington.
Consultant gives New Bern job-creation tips
April 29, 2013
(New Bern Sun Journal)
A consultant's report says New Bern should add shell buildings that would be quick to alter for interested businesses and target companies with fewer than 100 employees to locate in the city.
Campbell University to launch nursing program
April 26, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Campbell University in Buies Creek wants to introduce a nursing program in August 2014, which would make it the fifth health-science program started at the school in the last several years.
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.
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.
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.
North State Bank Mortgage expanding into Fayetteville
April 23, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Old North State Mortgage, an arm of the Raleigh-based bank, will expand into the Fayetteville market, hiring two agents to handle loan originations.
Upscale Wilmington development set for more homes
April 23, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
A developer wants to build 24 more homes in Landfall, an upscale development in Wilmington.
