North Carolina

The N.C. Water Rights Committee is commending both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly for their unanimous votes to direct the Environmental Review Commission to study the impact of granting the request by Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. for ren

MidCarolina Financial Corporation today reported record total assets of $514.4 million at June 30, 2008, an increase of $63.7 million, or 14%, when compared to the $450.7 million reported at June 30, 2007. Total loans, net of mortgage loans held-for-sale

The board of directors of Reynolds American Inc. today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.85 per share . The dividend will be payable on Oct. 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on Sept. 10, 2008.

A student rocket team fromEngland edged a squad fromNorth Carolina to win the Trans-Atlantic Trophy Friday in the inaugural contest between champions fromthe United States andUnited Kingdom.

It was announced today that Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. ofRockingham, NC will sell approximately 1,113 Acres of land at Absolute Public Auction.

Horizon Lines, Inc., , the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, celebrated Safety Week inSan Juan, Puerto Rico, with a special "Kids Safety Day" on July 15.

Bank of Granite Corporation has announced the appointment of Jerry A. Felts, as Chief Operating Officer. Felts will be responsible for overseeing and directing management reporting and strategic planning for Finance, Credit Administration and Operations

Carousel Capital announced today its acquisition, in partnership with company management, of Mergent, Inc., a leading provider of critical business and financial data on global publicly listed and private companies. Based inFort Mill, SC, Mergent provide