north carolina

2 people shot to death at Lowe's store in NC

Topix - Business News  Tue, 09/20/2011 - 03:07

A woman employee of Lowe's Home Improvement and a man were shot to death inside a North Carolina store Monday and a company spokeswoman described the shootings as a domestic situation.


 

Google Invests in Pig Poo Power

Digg - Business & Finance  Sat, 09/10/2011 - 13:18

Google is investing in a poo-to-power system on a hog facility in North Carolina.


 

Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power as Irene Hits

Topix - Business News  Sat, 08/27/2011 - 16:40

Hurricane Irene knocked out power to nearly 250,000 customers in North Carolina and Virginia Saturday and a nuclear power station in the storm's path reduced power but remained undamaged.


 

US Airways: System back up in NC; delays expected

Newsvine - business  Sun, 06/19/2011 - 10:01

US Airways officials say the computer system at its hub in North Carolina was down for more than three hours. Flights are still being delayed even though the system is back up and running.


 

Company once known as Blackwater names new CEO

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/01/2011 - 11:00

The North Carolina-based global security company once known as Blackwater has named a new CEO as it continues to rebuild its business after years of bad publicity.


 

Economy Not Recovering Fast Enough for Some

Small Business News From 24-7 Press Release  Sun, 05/08/2011 - 01:30

While foreclosure rates and bankruptcy filings are down in North Carolina, some parts of the state are not recovering as fast as others.


 

Alcoa says contested NC dams generated $8M profit

Newsvine - business  Fri, 03/04/2011 - 04:05

Alcoa Inc. said a series of North Carolina hydroelectric dams the company is fighting to continue operating generated $8 million in profit from electricity sales last year.


 

Tech consultancy Capgemini to add 550 NC jobs

Newsvine - business  Thu, 01/13/2011 - 15:46

A global technology and outsourcing consulting firm is looking at a big expansion in North Carolina's banking center.


 

NC man charged in MD in deaths of mom, grandmother

Topix - Business News  Mon, 11/15/2010 - 15:05

North Carolina police say a man wanted in the deaths of his mother and grandmother has been arrested in Maryland.


 

Facebook picks NC for site of $450M data center

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/11/2010 - 11:33

Facebook is building a data center in North Carolina for $450 million, the latest in a string of similar projects in the state by companies including Apple, Google, and American Express.