Posted on 4/23/20
Peter Schieffelin Nyberg On How to Cope with the Brady-Belichick Divorce
On March 17th, 2020, six-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady, announced that after 20 years with the New England Patriots, he would be leaving to pursue . . .
Posted on 4/23/20
Senate Passes $484 Billion Relief Package for Small Businesses
The U.S. Senate approved a $484 billion relief package for small businesses and hospitals on April 21. The stimulus is targeted at businesses that did not . . .
Posted on 4/23/20
The Importance of Remaining Grateful, Worrying Less and Checking on Seniors During COVID-19 Crisis
Dawn A. O'MeallySix weeks into the practice of social distancing and self-quarantine practices, many people have settled into an acceptable rhythm to proceed with some semblance . . .
Posted on 4/22/20
United Community Bank Resumes Accepting Applications for the Payroll Protection Program
In anticipation of additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, United Community Bank will resume accepting applications for small businesses interested . . .
Posted on 4/21/20
How COVID-19 is Impacting Cleantech – A Key Industry in North Carolina
Last week, the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) convened North Carolina thought leaders in a webinar to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the global . . .
Posted on 4/21/20
States Slowing Down the Most During the COVID-19 Pandemic – WalletHub Study
The coronavirus pandemic has replaced the hustle and bustle of everyday life with social distancing. Americans are discouraged, or even legally prevented, from going out except . . .
Posted on 4/21/20
Lenox Corporation Announces Closure of Kinston, NC Factory
Lenox Corporation, America's leading tableware, giftware and home entertaining company, announced today that it will close its Kinston, NC bone china factory due to the unforeseeable . . .
Posted on 4/21/20
Zift Solutions Named a Leader in Through Channel Marketing Automation
Enterprise Channel Management provider Zift Solutions was named as a "Leader" in The Forrester Wave™: Through Channel Marketing Automation, Q2 2020 report by Forrester Research, Inc."We . . .
Posted on 4/20/20
$3 Million Blowing Rock Estate Is The Higest-Priced Sale In Two Years
An expansive estate encompassing 183 acres has sold for $3,005,000 — the most expensive residential sale in Blowing Rock during the last two years. Located at . . .
Posted on 4/20/20
Best States for Working from Home – WalletHub Study
As COVID-19 has continued to spread in the U.S., state governments have ordered “non-essential” businesses to close their buildings. This has left business owners with a . . .
Posted on 4/19/20
How to Effectively Manage a Team Working Remotely
Working from home can be an adjustment for workers who are used to the office routine. But it can an even bigger adjustment for managers who . . .
Posted on 4/17/20
National Volunteer Week: Red Cross Honors Volunteers Who Continue to Serve During Crisis
National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25, and the American Red Cross Serving Eastern North Carolina honors its volunteers who are helping people in need, . . .
Posted on 4/17/20
States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to COVID-19 – WalletHub Study
As the U.S. economy has slowed to a crawl due to COVID-19, countless businesses have shut their doors in accordance with the resulting social distancing policies. . . .
Posted on 4/17/20
Advance Auto Parts Closes Senior Notes Offering
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, announced today the closing of $500.0 million in aggregate . . .
Posted on 4/16/20
Free Art Classes and Educational Videos Hosted by World-Renowned Artist Guy Harvey Continue on Facebook Live Throughout April
All videos remain available on Guy Harvey’s Facebook page following live sessions Back by popular demand, world-renowned marine artist, conservationist, scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey . . .
Posted on 4/16/20
37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are a primary source of income for millions of retirees across America. And although this income isn't enough to support you without funds . . .
Posted on 4/15/20
Charlotte Ranks #53rd just behind Raleigh at 49th- Places Where Taxpayers May Wait Longer for Their Stimulus Checks
The CARES Act stimulus checks may offer some relief to taxpayers amid the coronavirus outbreak, but distribution may pose a problem for the millions who don’t . . .
Posted on 4/14/20
AccessOne Announces $230 Million Transaction
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AccessOne, a leading provider of patient financing solutions designed to help consumers manage their healthcare costs, today announced it has closed its first transaction . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
Advance Auto Parts Prices Senior Notes Offering
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, announced today the pricing of $500.0 million in aggregate principal . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
Sonoco to Invest $83M to Strengthen Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Mill System
HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that its Board of Directors . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
Advance Auto Parts Launches Senior Notes Offering
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, is launching an offering of $500.0 million in aggregate . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
Forget United States Steel, Nucor Is a Better Steel Stock
There are few companies with the name recognition of United States Steel (NYSE:X). But being well known doesn't mean a company is an industry leader. When . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
Management Matters – Stress: You, Home, & Work
I bet you have noticed how stress has become a topic that everyone is talking about right now. Stress was unrelenting enough in the ‘everyday usual’ . . .
Posted on 4/12/20
SECU and SECU Foundation Join Efforts to Provide $10M for COVID-19 Disaster Relief
RALEIGH, N.C., April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and SECU Foundation (Foundation) Boards of Directors are pleased to announce a . . .
Posted on 4/12/20
Charles & Colvard Provides Business Update Related To COVID-19
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTHR), the original and leading worldwide source of created moissanite, provided . . .

