Lowe’s Cos.’s expensive Australian trip
Lowe’s Cos.’ aggressive reach beyond North America proved no match for an entrenched rival, prompting a boomerang by the giant retailer.
Western: General Electric hires students from Pisgah High School
General Electric employs local students and donates to K-12 schools in the U.S.
NC banking: Self-Help Federal Credit Union goes national
Started from scratch and now backed by giant banks and foundations, Martin Eakes’ Self-Help empire goes national.
NC trend: Super-commuters have a double life
What do Tom Ross, a freelance videographer, a Clinton Foundation staffer and a real- estate executive have in common? They’re all super-commuters.
Free + clear: Improving North Carolina courts
A panel of legal experts identified ways to improve North Carolina’s courts, without taking sides on how judges are selected.
NC trend: HomeTrust Bank wants to stay homegrown
Fervent deal-making has left HomeTrust Bank on the short list of N.C. banks with a few billion dollars in assets. It Hopes to extend its 91-year track record in western North Carolina.
Charlotte: The Charlotte Area Transit System has pushed back its extension
The Charlotte Area Transit System has pushed back it's extension north to March 2018.
NC trend: ReKT Global wants to write the rules of esports
Is North Carolina the next big capital of esports? A Charlotte area startup tries to rein in the industry’s runaway success.
Eastern: Carolina Poultry Power plans to start production late 2017
A newcomer to the energy industry, Carolina Poultry Power in Farmville plans to convert poultry waste into power.
NC banking: Largest regional banks based outside the state
Regional banks based outside the state look to snag share.