Archive for February, 2015
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recognizes outstanding employees
Feb. 20. The RCCC Board of Trustees recognized several employees for providing stellar service and making significant contributions to the institution. The College’s 2014 Outstanding Employees Award winners are: Jenny Beaver, program chair, English Paula Dibley, director of college relations, marketing and communications Gene McCants, enrollment specialist Carl Ritchie, facilities services technician Jay Taylor, lead […]
Mr. Chairman: Steve Morris brings teamwork to Cabarrus politics
By Dave Friedman. After a period of gridlock, in-fighting, and nastiness that extended beyond the meeting rooms of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 2015 provides an opportunity for the newly cohesive and well-mannereded group to focus on projects that help the community. Commissioner Steve Morris is ecstatic about the new cooperative culture, but recognizes that […]
Kannapolis planning commission, other boards, need members
The City of Kannapolis is looking for people to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Development Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Personnel Advisory Commission, and the Board of Adjustment. More info: Kannapolis City Clerk 704-920-4300 or [email protected]
Hot Properties: It may be cold outside, but real estate looks hot in 2015
By Dave Yochum. While real estate activity nationally fell or flattened out in 2014 after a strong comeback in 2013, Golden Crescent residential real estate, particularly high-end properties, is still hot. For one thing, tear-downs are up. It’s an indication that in densely developed submarkets like Lake Norman, property is scarce. In 2014, there were multiple […]
Uwharrie reports higher net income for 2014
Feb. 18 Uwharrie Capital Corp net income for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, rose 76 percent to $1.68 million vs. $954,000 for the same period in 2013. For the full year, net income available to common shareholders was $1.09 million compared to $151,000. Total assets at year end reached $518.5 million.
Small Business Toolbox: Do you cut corners or gain an edge?
A small business is a boot-strapping business in the beginning. Anything that can be done without huge expense or investment is the underlying motivation in order to realize a profit sooner rather than later. The problem with many business owners’ mindsets is that they are more focused on curtailing spending as opposed to making wise […]
Marcus Smith new CEO of Speedway Motorsports; dad is executive chairman
Feb. 12. The board of directors for Speedway Motorsports has named O. Bruton Smith as executive chairman and his son Marcus G. Smith as chief executive officer in a realignment of executive officers. O. Bruton Smith, 87, who has served as chairman and chief executive officer since Speedway Motorsports, Inc.’s initial public offering in 1995, […]
Zillow says Cornelius real estate is hot. Waterfront lot hits the market at $2.35 million
By Dave Yochum. High-price lots are moving fast in Cornelius, with at least one lakefront lot—actually two parcels that will be sold as one—apparently ready to break the $2 million barrier. The property at 20205 Lola Circle is listed at $2.35 million with Lee Ann Miller of Allen Tate. A late 1960s brick home is […]
Economic recovery means more arguments over growth
By Dave Vieser. A ride on Poplar Tent Road from Highway 73 to Cox Mill Road in Cabarrus County provides a striking visual picture: Thousands of acres of land that just a few years ago were either farms or forest are being developed to accommodate new housing developments. In some instances, zoning had to be changed […]
NCRC building out spec lab space
Feb. 11. In a press release issued by the marketing department today, officials at the NC Research Campus said they will spend up to $1.5 million to build a third speculative laboratory suite and new, flexible office space on the third floor of the David H. Murdock Core Laboratory building. Construction is scheduled to start in […]
