Research NC: Powering breakthroughs
Partnerships drive discovery at UNC Chapel Hill.
Alumni from UNC System institutions make big marks
More than 1 million students have earned degrees from the UNC System. We selected one alumni from each of the 17 campuses as a snapshot of the range of callings.
ECU juggles financial struggles, football woes, departing chief
Divisiveness, declining finances and flagging football fortunes marked Cecil Staton’s tenure as leader of eastern North Carolina’s most critical institution.
High Point Market makes mark as biggest economic event in state
The biannual High Point Market, the furnishings industry’s largest gathering of manufacturers, importers and retailers, is the biggest economic event in the state.
Duke University pumps brakes on Durham commuter rail system
A commuter-rail system linking Chapel Hill, Duke University and Durham hits a snag when Duke University blocks it over concerns with the proposed route.
Rivalries and rows that have shaped North Carolina
The rivalries and rows that have shaped the state.
Late in cycle, private equity pros stay bullish
By Mike MacMillan About 250 private-equity professionals gathered last week for the 12th annual Alternative Investments Conference, hosted by the Institute for Private Capital at UNC Chapel [...]
Catawba Brewing sees 69% year over year growth
Catawba Brewing sees 69% year over year growth. Western Caroina University nears search end for new chancellor.
City manager of Rocky Mount is on rocky ground.
Rochelle Small-Toney finds herself on rocky ground as city manager of Rocky Mount.
BB&T and SunTrust merge and plan to move to Charlotte
BB&T’s CEO Kelly King creates a merger of equals with SunTrust Banks — the biggest U.S. bank deal in a decade.