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- New Congressional map would split New Hanover, Pender Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:45PMWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A new plan to redraw Congressional districts in North Carolina would radically change the way southeastern North Carolina is represented in Washington. Meanwhile, the two men who planned to run for the 7th District Congressional seat still plan to run in that district, regardless of where it is. See the new Congressional redistricting map The new plan would put the ...
- John Hood: Biggest number in NC politics is 300,000 lost jobs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:06PMRALEIGH — What’s the most important number in North Carolina politics right now?
- NC land trusts win $2.7 million grant to protect Blue Ridge Parkway, other scenic byways Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:39AMNorth Carolina’s land trusts have for a second time been entrusted with federal funds to help them complete land protection projects that will protect the views from 20 of the state’s scenic byways, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and three National Byways.
- NC land trusts win $2.7 million grant to protect scenic byways Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:17AMNorth Carolina’s land trusts have for a second time been entrusted with federal funds to help them complete land protection projects that will protect the views from 20 of our state’s scenic byways, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and three National Byways.
- Cape Fear region county-by-county roundup for Sunday, July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:10AMA roundup of news from throughout the Cape Fear region. Todd Finn, the principal of West Bladen High School this past school year, has been named principal of New Hanover High School in Wilmington.
- American Cities With the Fastest Green Jobs Growth Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:38PMA Brookings report shows that each of the top 100 American metropolitan area has been able to add jobs as a result of green initiatives.
- Local lenders participate in business loan program Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:07AMThree Davidson County lenders have joined in an effort to get businesses and the North Carolina economy growing again.
- Natural Currents Energy Services applies to bring tidal turbines to Cohansey River in Greenwich Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:55PMGREENWICH TWP. — Green technology company Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to determine if the waters of Greenwich could efficiently produce tidal energy with underwater turbines.
- Business roundup: Lenders join loan program Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:56PMSALISBURY — Five local lenders and the area’s leading business service providers have joined in an effort to get businesses and the North Carolina economy growing. The five lenders — BB&T, Bank of the Carolinas, Citizens Sout ...
- Cherokee Casino Hoping To Add Live Dealers Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:29AMYou could soon gamble with live dealers at the Cherokee Indian casino in the mountains of North Carolina.
- Poker, Table Games Considered At Cherokee Casino Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:08AMDiscussions are under way to let allow contests featuring human dealers instead of the current offering of video machines.
- McIntyre camp: Redistricting map is "blatantly...political" Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:44AMA first look at the proposed congressional map for North Carolina shows that the 7th district would move up the coast a little more, while some inland counties would move to another district.
- BBBS Trying To Raise $60,000 In 60 Days Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:38PMCuts to a federal grant means the organization will be able to help fewer children.
- Migrants fleeing Georgia flood North Carolina Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:50PMAt the Strickland-Patten blackberry farm west of Shelby the fruit is ready for picking and the pickers lining up to do the job.
- NC environmental groups warn against legislation Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:31AMSeveral environmental advocacy groups are urging Gov. Bev Perdue to veto bills they say would harm N.C.’s environment and hamper state agencies’ ability to protect it.
- Dozens Of New Laws Start July 1 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:08AMWhen the clock strikes midnight, all or portions of more than 30 new laws take effect Friday.
- Where Are Members Of Congress? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:23PMNorth Carolina representatives weigh in about their schedules and whether they think they should be in Washington.
- NC budget among new laws taking effect Friday Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:30PMAll or portions of more than 30 new laws take effect Friday, none more far-reaching than a state budget that cuts taxes but scales back or end scores of state-funded services and ultimately could lead to thousands of public-sector job losses.
- Universal Forest Products gets state grant Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:40AMGov. Bev Perdue today announced that Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI), a leading manufacturer of wood and wood-alternative products, will expand in Rowan County. The company plans to create 49 jobs and invest $2.6 million during the next three ...
- Job-killing spending, what is that really? Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:04AMThe Frances Perkins Building in Washington, D.C., home to the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Alabama congressmen sponsor disaster bill Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:49AM2 state congressman sponsor bill
- David Morris: Why Is Mighty Time Warner So Scared of Tiny Salisbury, NC? Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:15AMSoaring telecommunication rates are straining already stressed public budgets, leading many cities to build networks for their own use. Rather than recognize that success, the telecom companies have spent years trying to eradicate local competition.
- NC gov signs law requiring immigration checks Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:27PMRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Businesses, cities and counties in North Carolina are going to have to start checking the immigration status of new hires.
- County questions school budget Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:54PMBEN HOGWOOD BEAUFORT — County commissioners raised doubt Monday with the financial practices of the school system, bringing into question whether they will boost funds to schools to help avoid system-wide layoffs.
- Advanced power grid slowly takes shape at NC research hub Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:31PMIt takes up enough space to cover a billiards table, but next year it will fit inside a backpack.
- Senator Kay Hagan introduces AMERICA Works Act Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:40AMWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) is introducing the AMERICA Works Act, which will create a commonsense system to help out-of-work people find jobs.
- Stocks: Market sinks after weak jobs report; oil drops Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:12AMStocks are closing lower after a jump in claims for unemployment benefits contributed to concerns about the economy.
- Business expansion could create 49 jobs Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:12PMBy Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved an incentive grant for a business expansion that would create 49 new jobs if it moves forward. Universal Forest Products has operated a ...
- Holistic Holdup Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:49AMCalifornia nutritionists’ ongoing fight to maintain legal legitimacy What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian?
- NC business owners may soon be required to use E-verify Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 6:29PMNorth Carolina legislators want to require cities, counties and businesses to check the immigration status of new hires.
