August 2018 - Business North Carolina

Monstrous impact likely from Tryon equestrian center’s September event

August 2018 Edward Martin - 07/30/2018 0

With nary a ball or roaring engine in sight, Polk County prepares to host one of the largest sporting events in state history.

North Carolina’s top 50 public companies

August 2018 David Mildenberg - 07/30/2018 0

Business North Carolina’s annual list of public companies loses a famed tobacco name, gains some promising biotech ventures.

Rockwell-based Tiger World serves as wildlife sanctuary

August 2018 Taylor Wanbaugh - 07/30/2018 0

Rowan county-based Tiger World is a wildlife sanctuary for more than 110 animals, including otters, bears, wallabies, parrots and, of course, big cats.

North State remains independent amid giant telecoms

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

A High Point clan led by Royster Tucker III dials up a strategy to remain independent among the giants.

CapTrust parent tops list of state’s biggest money managers

August 2018 David Mildenberg - 07/30/2018 0

North Carolina’s largest money managers reported strong growth in a banner year for investors.

Atrium and Mednax part ways after months-long battle

August 2018 David Mildenberg - 07/30/2018 0

A clash between Charlotte’s giant hospital system and a big doctor group upends a long-term relationship.

Community college grad takes reins at Central Piedmont

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

CPCC President Kandi Deitemeyer seeks to change the narrative surrounding community colleges.

N.C. companies bet on blockchain

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

Two touted Tar Heel investors aim to be in front of a momentous tech trend that could upend traditional currencies.

Greenville YouTuber MrBeast racks up millions of views

August 2018 Taylor Wanbaugh - 07/30/2018 0

A 20-year-old from Greenville hits it big on YouTube, attracting millions of views with his zany stunts and big giveaways.

N.C. State grad joins space race

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

Christina Koch is expected to launch next April for the International Space Station.

Andritz sees value in Youngsville’s Xerium Technologies

August 2018 Taylor Wanbaugh - 07/30/2018 0

Andritz Group agreed to buy Xerium Technologies for $833 million.

East Bend farm combines passion for wine and llamas

August 2018 Taylor Wanbaugh - 07/30/2018 0

Two Winston-Salem architects combine two passions, wine and llamas, in Divine Llama Vineyards.

United Way of Central Carolinas gets a reboot

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

Refocusing its priorities and ending years of deficit spending means several organizations will lose funding as the United Way of Central Carolinas reboots.

Jackie Grant leads the NC Bar Association

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

Jackie Grant is the a new face leading the charge at The North Carolina Bar Association

Oscar-winning movie puts Sylva on the map

August 2018 BusinessNC - 07/30/2018 0

The mountain community finds a new audience after an award-winning movie comes to town.

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