In a move that could have substantial economic impact for the region, Charlotte’s second largest bank is sold to Citigroup, further adding to financial market woes We never thought it would come to this, despite the dire predictions and gloomy forecasts. Wachovia Corp., the region’s second-largest bank behind Bank of America and once a pillar […]
No specifics yet on impact of sale in terms of possible job losses By Ben [email protected] was only days ago that Wachovia Corp. appeared headed toward a deal with Morgan Stanley, a merger that would have moved a piece of staggering old Wall Street south and further established the Queen City as a new hub […]
By Josh [email protected] her own admission, Leigh Brown is no tree hugger. Even so, the 33-year-old Realtor recently became Cabarrus County’s first EcoBroker. The designation, which she earned about a week and a half ago, certifies her to provide education on energy and environmental issues and strategies for capitalizing on the growing green market. Brown […]
By Jonathan E. [email protected] rain delayed Sun Valley’s trip to Hickory Ridge Friday, the Spartans wasted no time getting into the action Monday, easily defeating the Bulls 41-14. Sun Valley scored five touchdowns on its first six possessions to take a 34-7 lead into halftime. The only blemish of the half came on a fumble […]
By Janet MorrisonDid you know? Did you know that prior to the advent of the automobile the mail was delivered by horse and buggy in Harrisburg? Rural Free Delivery (RFD) began in the United States in 1896, but it is not known when free mail delivery started in Harrisburg. The “Harrisburg Items” column in The […]
From staff reportsTo celebrate its 15th anniversary as the Carolinas’ biggest kingdom of outdoor entertainment, the Carolina Renaissance Festival has planned two months of non-stop entertainment, feasting and games, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 16. At the Carolina Renaissance Festival, the entire 22-acre kingdom forms the set for comic adventures, in which you […]