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Dare County real estate developer Ray Hollowell was counting on Dolly Parton and her family to help him transform the Pine Mountain development, located in southern Burke County, into a more upscale community that he renamed "The South Mountain Preserve." Hollowell also was counting on Gov. Bev...
Published: Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 @ 5:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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With tens of thousands of golf enthusiasts descending on North Carolina over the next two weeks for the 2014 U.S. Open and the U.S. Women's Open, the state has worked hard to make sure they will have a great and unique experience.
Published: Monday, June 9th, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cisco will expand its workforce in Research Triangle Park.
Published: Saturday, June 7th, 2014 @ 11:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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April was not a disaster, but it was a weak month so thank God for May. We never promote BCN, and leave it to the Search engines and word-of-mouth as our only allure. Soon, as we begin selling access to our growing traffic, we will have promotion soon enough.
Published: Saturday, June 7th, 2014 @ 7:59 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory participated today in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new manufacturing facility for Morinaga America Foods, a leading international confectionary company based in Japan.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 2:48 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory signed the Energy Modernization Act of 2014 today at N.C. State University, clearing the way for energy exploration, high-tech jobs and new investment in North Carolina's energy sector.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 8:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tyton BioEnergy Systems, a company based in Danville, Virginia, is restarting the former Clean Burn Fuels biorefinery in Hoke County as part of its strategy to convert its proprietary tobacco, to be grown regionally,
Published: Monday, June 2nd, 2014 @ 7:36 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory joined Reynolds American Inc. CEO Susan Cameron and local and state leaders in Forsyth County today at an expansion announcement by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company that will bring 200 new jobs to the region.
Published: Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Highland Industries is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Iredell County. The company plans to create 29 jobs and invest $8.25 million over the next three years in Statesville.
Published: Sunday, May 25th, 2014 @ 10:11 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Last week the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for the short session and there is no shortage of work to be done.
Published: Saturday, May 24th, 2014 @ 3:07 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory was at the Outer Banks today to celebrate "Tourism Week" in North Carolina and to discuss the newest tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel Association.
Published: Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 @ 2:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Automotive parts manufacturer to invest $18 million in Lee & Alamance counties
Published: Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 @ 9:14 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Government Contracting Specialists, Inc. (GCS, Inc.), a woman-owned company, will locate its offices in Currituck County. The company plans to create 60 new jobs and invest more than $325,000 over the next three...
Published: Monday, May 19th, 2014 @ 5:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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With April 15 behind us, North Carolina taxpayers can look forward to a new era, because 2013 will be the final year of the state’s “progressive” income tax.
Published: Sunday, May 18th, 2014 @ 6:27 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina tourism industry generated record visitor spending in 2013.
Published: Saturday, May 17th, 2014 @ 8:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Network Neutrality(also known as Net Neutrality, or Internet Neutrality) is the ruling that all ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are to provide equal support of all websites, regardless of financial compensation they may provide. ISPs oppose net neutrality saying this won't let them offer “fast lan
Published: Thursday, May 15th, 2014 @ 1:51 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Shri Govindaraja (SGR) Textiles will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to invest more than $40 million and create 84 jobs over the next three years in Eden.
Published: Friday, May 9th, 2014 @ 12:34 am
By: Chris Downey
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The National Resources Defense Council, who is sponsoring a 'hit piece' slam on NC Senator Bill Cook, may want to save the Polar Bears, but they don't mind taking property that is not theirs, and in this case mine.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 9:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Syfan Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Martin County. The company plans to create 24 new jobs and invest more than $6.5 million over the next three years in Everetts.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 5:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory presents a North Carolina Seal commemorative plate to Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias. The technology and marketing company announced Monday it is planning to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more than $2 million at its Charlotte location.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 10:56 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Red Ventures will expand its operations in Mecklenburg County. The rapidly-growing technology and marketing company plans to create 580 new jobs in North Carolina over the next five years and invest more th
Published: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County.
Published: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 @ 3:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Duke Energy has selected five North Carolina properties for participation in its 2014 Site Readiness Program to prepare the properties for potential industrial development.
Published: Monday, April 21st, 2014 @ 9:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Cambro Manufacturing Company is locating its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Alamance County.
Published: Saturday, April 19th, 2014 @ 6:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker joined state officials today in announcing "NCWorks," a major initiative that will promote one consistent, cohesive strategy for workforce development across North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 6:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has proposed reinvesting $16.8 million in savings generated by community colleges into additional funding for the state's 58 community colleges to train workers in high-demand fields such as health sciences, engineering, construction, manufacturing, transportation.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 12:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that GKN Driveline will expand its Catawba County manufacturing facility.
Published: Monday, April 14th, 2014 @ 12:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, it was announced that North Carolina retained its "AAA" rating by all three agencies, the highest credit rating available to state governments.
Published: Wednesday, April 9th, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A presentation prepared by the N.C. Commerce Department's Labor and Economic Analysis Division finds a net "negative budgetary impact" of North Carolina's film incentives.
Published: Sunday, April 6th, 2014 @ 2:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Elkamet Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Henderson County. The company plans to create 20 new jobs and invest more than $2.5 million over the next three years in East Flat Rock.
Published: Saturday, April 5th, 2014 @ 3:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The unavoidable outcome is that much that I wanted and needed to do this week did not get done, and Beaufort County NOW did suffer, except for the traffic - it was remarkably decent this week.
Published: Saturday, April 5th, 2014 @ 12:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County NOW returns to traffic pattern that better represents the growth to which we have become accustomed.
Published: Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 @ 12:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"North Carolina has proven time and time again that it can attract and retain global companies like Continental AG,"
Published: Monday, March 31st, 2014 @ 9:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory was in Charlotte today to celebrate the opening of MetLife's new U.S. retail headquarters alongside senior officials from the company. Located in Ballantyne, the new facility will house the majority of the company's U.S. retail employees.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 3:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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