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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.
State ports leaders call for raises
April 22, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
The N.C. Ports Authority's interim executive director want a wage study to examine how the compensation of the state's ports leaders and workers compares to other ports along the East Coast.
Central Carolina Hospital seeks expansion
April 22, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford hopes to know next month if a proposed $14 million expansion to its emergency department will be approved by state officials. The hospital wants to complete the update by fall 2014.
Bill could decimate North Carolina's film industry
April 19, 2013
(StarNews, Wilmington)
A bill supported in part by two coastal lawmakers would rescind the state's tax incentives for the film industry and replace it with a credit that industry leaders say few film projects would be able to take advantage of. The result would likely mean a steep decline for the industry in Wilmington.
Laurinburg rebuffs solar-farm project
April 19, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Laurinburg City Council members voted against a solar-farm development near U.S. 501 that was led by Chapel Hill-based Strata Solar. Robeson County commissioners denied a similar petition earlier this month.
Fayetteville convention center weighs going private
April 18, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
The Crown convention and entertainment complex in Fayetteville is weighing the option of privatizing, though it is still gathering information.
Fort Bragg's guest lodging to be privatized
April 17, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Fort Bragg's guest lodging is expected to see $60 million in improvements in the next eight years as the post prepares to privatize the accommodations. InterContinental Hotel Group, which operates brands such as Holiday Inn, will take over.
Wilmington could land 2017 PGA tournament
April 15, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Wilmington's Eagle Point Golf Club might land the PGA's 2017 Wells Fargo Championship tournament because its current host, Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, is hosting the U.S. Open that year.
