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High Point Market battles for state funds
April 2, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
Forty leaders of the state's largest furniture companies want the state legislature to give $2 million next year to the High Point Market, a week after Gov. Pat McCrory proposed cutting last year's amount -- about $1.6 million --in half.
N.C. Zoo attendance swells on spring day
April 2, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
The N.C. Zoo in Asheboro temporarily had to close its gates Monday after its parking lot reached overflow capacity, helped by baby gorillas, an animatronic dinosaur display and good spring weather.
Novant increasing cancer drug trials
April 1, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Winston-Salem-based Novant Health is launching a new institute co-run by Forsyth Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte that will increase the number of clinical trials that focus on oncology.
Unemployment-insurance bill will pinch city budgets
April 1, 2013
(The Times News, Burlington)
A provision in a recently passed unemployment-insurance bill requires municipalities to set aside reserves based on their number of employees.
High Point planning commission backs industrial park
March 29, 2013
(The High Point Enterprise)
The High Point planning commission voted to support a rezoning that would allow a business park near Interstate 40.
Poll: Consumer confidence slips in North Carolina
March 28, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
A High Point University poll measuring consumer confidence in North Carolina reached its lowest level since September 2011 this month.
Study: 700,000 North Carolinians would benefit from minimum-wage boost
March 27, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
About 700,000 North Carolinians would be helped if Congress passed President Obama's push to increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour, according to a report from the N.C. Justice Center.
R.J. Reynolds picks broker to sell historic building
March 27, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
After plans to convert its historic former headquarters into a hotel fell through, R.J. Reynolds has hired a broker to help sell the building.
Yadkin Valley Financial wants reverse stock split
March 26, 2013
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Elkin-based Yadkin Valley Financial is seeking shareholder permission to undertake a reverse stock split that would reduce its available shares by two-thirds. It could boost the company's stock back to double digits.
Ralph Lauren adding 200 jobs in Whitsett
March 25, 2013
(News & Record, Greensboro)
Apparel maker Ralph Lauren will add 200 workers at its Whitsett plant. The company announced plans last year for a $142 million expansion in High Point.
