(The Charlotte Observer)

(The Charlotte Observer)

(The News & Observer, Raleigh)

(Winston-Salem Journal)

(WRAL)

In Hickory Nut Gorge, Hartzog and Cason say, the fires burned undergrowth and humus, creating choking smoke but probably doing little permanent damage to forests and the scenery that attracts [...]

Charlottean Jon Hunt and Seattle cardiologist Gust Bardy, cofounded Bardy Diagnostics, which has developed a heart-monitoring device.

High Point is emerging as a key site for Alorica, the largest U.S. provider of customer-service operations, better known as call centers.

David Morken, set out to develop a cheaper alternative to traditional wireless plans, launched Republic Wireless.

Next Glass is shifting its focus from wine to beer after its acquisition of Untappd.