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Seven Triad, Northwest N.C. government entities gain federal COVID-19 grant funding

4 years ago  •  Business, COVID-19, Triad

Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal – Seven municipal and county governments in the Triad and Northwest North Carolina have been awarded federal economic grants related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor’s …
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State and local officials reach out to Suddenlink about consumer complaints

4 years ago  •  Business, Local, ENC

Kristy Bock, Neuse News – Elected officials across the state have reached out for assistance with a Suddenlink problem. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD had a discussion with Suddenlink’s executives …
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Belhaven native chosen by Cooper to lead state commerce department

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Business, Governor

WITN – A Belhaven native has been selected by Governor Roy Cooper to be the state’s commerce secretary. The state says that Machelle Sanders, who is currently the secretary for …
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Uptown area will see $3 billion in development this year, despite COVID, report says

4 years ago  •  Business, Charlotte Region

Danielle Chemtob, Charlotte Observer – Uptown Charlotte and several surrounding neighborhoods have continued rapidly growing, a new study shows, despite COVID-19’s devastating effects on the economy. The report from the …
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Asheville residents, city council hash out what comes next for hotel moratorium

4 years ago  •  Business, WNC

Caitlyn Penter – WLOS — The debate over new hotels in Asheville continued at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Council held a public hearing on changes being proposed to the …
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NC House approves relief bill for state bar owners

4 years ago  •  NC General Assembly, Business

Kristy Kepley-Steward, WLOS – The North Carolina House approved legislation Thursday that extends deferrals for ABC permit renewal fees to benefit bar owners unexpectedly hit with renewal bills last month …
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Raleigh ends legal limbo for Airbnb, other short-term rentals

4 years ago  •  Business, Triangle

Anna Johnson, News & Observer – After years of back and forth debate and rules, short-term rentals like Airbnb are legal again in Raleigh. “We have been dealing with this …
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Kane’s next big project in North Hills is $1B innovation district with food hall

4 years ago  •  Business, Triangle

Caleb Harshberger, Triangle Business Journal – Kane Realty has announced its latest big project for North Hills – a $1 billion innovation district aimed at capitalizing on the region’s growing …
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Duke signs coal-ash settlement, now heads to N.C. Utilities Commission

4 years ago  •  Business, Environment

BusinessNC – Duke Energy says it reached a settlement resolving the debate over how to pay for more than $8 billion of coal ash management in North Carolina, citing an …
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Tarboro mayor asks attorney general to investigate Suddenlink Communications

4 years ago  •  Business, ENC

Indira Eskeiva, WRAL — Tarboro joins Rocky Mount, New Bern and Washington in voicing complaints against Internet and cable provider Suddenlink Communications. Mayor Joe Pitt sent a formal letter to …
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