Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Martin, Edward"
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23937
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The mountain region of North Carolina faces poverty and rising unemployment rates as the state's industry-recruitment strategy changes.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p84-85, il
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24133
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RTI International is housed in a research park between Raleigh and Durham and works to study DNA, environmental issues, and obesity. The author discusses the current president and CEO of Research Triangle Institute, Wayne Holden, and presents what the CEO has to offer the Institute.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 11, November 2012,
p46-55, il, por
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24134
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In 1925, a mine blast killed 53 people Carolina Coal Co. Mine. After that, many mines in the area faded from history. Today, business minded investors are interested in extracting the natural gas locked in rock under Lee County and how plans to extract it have raised alarm in the county. The author discusses the pros and cons of extracting natural gas.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 1, January 2011,
p36-43, il
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24136
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North Carolina split into seven regional partnerships in the 1990s in order to sell itself more effectively. The author examines the impact of this decision years later to determine if the split was successful in recruiting and retaining business.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 2, February 2011,
p56-63, il
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24141
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Troop buildup and new Army commands at Fort Bragg created a boost in the economy and an economic windfall for surrounding communities.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 6, June 2011,
p38-45, il
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24143
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Campbell University is starting a new medical school, which is the fifth one in North Carolina. The author discusses the difference between this new school and the others in North Carolina.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 7, July 2011,
p55-61, il
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24145
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Smaller airports, known as general aviation airfields, in North Carolina may be a fraction of the size of commercial airports, but they still provide the state with much needed business, economic development, and corporate recruitment.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 11, November 2011,
p42-47, il
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24150
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has a Chapel Hill-based company that provides coverage to over 660,000 people, making it the largest health care provider in North Carolina. The author presents the history of the insurance agency, as well as the positives and negatives of such a large domineering company.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 30 Issue 11, November 2010,
p56-63, il
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24152
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The author discusses how some insurance companies hire investigators to collect evidence for court cases involving worker's compensation claims. Many people file false claims in the hopes of abusing the system and making money.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 30 Issue 1, January 2010,
p28-33, il
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24154
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Health care costs are growing at roughly three times inflation and this causes problems for physicians, hospital administrators, trustees, and practice managers as each group attempts to manage costs differently. Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina lost its CEO as a result of these struggles between balance of power and administration.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 30 Issue 4, April 2010,
p58-65, il
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24159
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Glen Raven, Inc. is a 129-year-old textile maker that continues to thrive in Alamance County. The author presents some of the fabrics the company makes and why it has been so successful throughout the years.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 11, November 2009,
p34-41, il
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24160
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The author discusses the impacts of medial reform and Medicare on practitioners and the way primary care facilities are run today.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 11, November 2009,
p42-47, il
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24165
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Hispanic immigration in North Carolina is decreasing. After two decades in which the state had the nation's fastest Hispanic growth, it is unclear why Hispanics have abandoned North Carolina or are arriving at a much slower rate. Some blame the recession and increased illegal immigrant laws.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 5, May 2009,
p60-67, il
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24170
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W. Randolf Chitwood, Jr. is a cardiothoracic surgeon who many believe is the best when it comes to using highly technical equipment to conduct various heart surgeries. The author discusses his experience having heart surgery and how Greenville, North Carolina became an important medical research hub.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 28 Issue 7, July 2008,
p72-81, il
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24175
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After three Duke Lacrosse players were accused of raping a stripper, Joe Cheshire discussed how he exonerated his clients and how the DA, Mike Nifong, was accused of lying about DNA evidence and eventually was charged himself.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 28 Issue 1, January 2008,
p40-47, il
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