PR Newswire: North Carolina

Infinisource Announces SmartPay Workers' Compensation Partnership

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:18:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinisource, the leading cloud provider of workforce management solutions for small and midsize companies, announced that it will incorporate the SmartPay Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Compensation plan into its workforce management platform,...

TECT Announces Appointment of Anthony Ratica as President of TECT Power

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:11:00 EDT

ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TECT announced today the appointment of Anthony Ratica as president of TECT Power, effective June 14, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130618/CG34202) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130108/MM39006-c) Ratica...

Transportation Insight Ranked among Top 40 North American 3PLs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:00 EDT

HICKORY, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Transportation Insight has been selected by Logistics Quarterly magazine as a Top 40 North American 3PL in the publication's ninth annual compilation of the best logistics providers across the continent. This highly regarded...

Duke Energy selects five Indiana properties for potential industrial and business development

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT

PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has selected five Indiana properties for participation in its 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the properties for potential industrial development. They are: The River Ridge Commerce Center, 100 acres in...

Meineke Raises $80,000 for Carolinas Healthcare System's Levine Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:47:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meineke team joined forces with Driven Brands Charitable Foundation to host the 15th Annual Meineke Tournament of Champions at the picturesque The Golf Club at Ballantyne. The fundraising event benefited Carolinas Healthcare...

Ken Glass, Founder of TECT and the Stony Point Group, Launches Cold Mountain Capital, LLC

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:30:00 EDT

ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Glass, chairman and founder of the TECT family of businesses and Stony Point Group, announced today the launch of a new investment and management company, Cold Mountain Capital, LLC. The company will be headquartered in Asheville,...

Burt's Bees® Wild For Bees® Program Protects Nature's Tiny Foodies

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:03:00 EDT

DURHAM, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever wonder who's really behind the "foodie" culture that's swept the nation? Farmers and chefs, yes, but their crafts wouldn't be the same without the labors of the humble honeybee. This petite yet powerful pollinator is responsible for...

Though Vital to Educating Doctors on New Products, Pharma "Med Ed" Groups Working Under Huge Internal & External Constraints

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:00 EDT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent regulatory and budget challenges have made it more and more difficult for Medical Education groups at large pharmaceutical companies to effectively educate doctors and other healthcare practitioners on the safe and effective...

AT&T Shares No. 1 Rank In Greensboro, NC

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:44:00 EDT

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* wireless customers in Greensboro, NC, are enjoying the network ranked highest for combined/overall voice, data and text performance by an independent mobile research and testing organization. (Logo:...

blu eCigs Voices Its Support For New South Carolina Law Prohibiting The Sale Of Electronic Cigarettes To Minors

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:17:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- blu eCigs, the electronic cigarette brand widely known for superior style and quality, today announced its support for a new law prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors in the State of South Carolina. The purchase...

LendingTree Survey: Financial Benefits of Homeownership and Housing Affordability Motivate Potential Homebuyers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:16:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Homeownership Month, LendingTree surveyed a panel of 600 individuals who are considering purchasing a home within the next 12 months, conducted online by Research Data Technology, Inc. from May 21-23, 2013. The...

Joel Hackney Joins PGI as Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Polymer Group, Inc., (PGI) today announced that J. Joel Hackney, Jr. will join PGI as chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors, effective June 19, 2013. Hackney will succeed Veronica "Ronee" Hagen, who will be...

North Carolina Pioneering Care for Huntington's Disease Patients

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:35:00 EDT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina has emerged as a leader in providing care for patients of Huntington's disease, an inherited brain disorder that affects control of movement, thought and behavior, and leads to death. (Photo: ...

BJ's Membership Club In Fayetteville Marks Company's 200th Opening

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BJ's Membership Club celebrates its 200th club with the opening of its newest North Carolina location at 5200 Red Tip Road in Fayetteville. Like other BJ's Clubs, the new club focuses on serving individual consumers and families,...

Duke Energy board elects Lynn Good as president and CEO

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy announced today that the board of directors has unanimously elected Lynn Good as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Rogers, who will continue to serve as chairman of the board until his retirement...

UTC Aerospace Systems recognized as top 10 Airbus supplier for aftermarket support for fifth consecutive year

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems has been recognized by Airbus as a top 10 supplier for aftermarket support for the fifth consecutive year at an awards ceremony at the Paris Air Show. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of...

UTC Aerospace Systems supports Airbus A400M certification and first production delivery

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:45:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems proudly supported Airbus Military in securing the A400M's European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification in March 2013 and is preparing for the first production aircraft delivery....

UTC Aerospace Systems signs letter of intent with COMAC to supply C919 Passenger Door Damper & Emergency Opening Actuation System

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:30:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have signed a letter of intent whereby UTC Aerospace Systems will supply the Passenger Door Damper & Emergency Opening Actuation...

UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Airbus for Single-Aisle Aircraft Common Fuel Gauging System

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:00:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Airbus to supply a common fuel gauging system for its single-aisle aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems currently provides the full fuel gauging system for the Airbus A321 aircraft....

Duke Energy reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff in rate case

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:14:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has reached an agreement with the North Carolina Public Staff concerning the utility's request to raise base rates. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/CL81938LOGO...