Public Service of North Carolina Joins S P SmallCap 600
Public Service Co. of North Carolina debuts on Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 index, reflecting growth and strong financials. The Gastonia headquartered utility serves over 280,000 customers in 90 communities across 26 NC counties, with S&P noting its position in the natural gas industry and improved visibility for shareholders.
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iSO eS Group Offers Jobs to Welfare Recipients in NC
The North Carolina Restaurant Association announced a program to offer jobs and mentoring to people on public assistance. Dennis Quaintance, a board member, said the effort provides opportunities and speakers who have benefited from welfare to guide participants, though employment isn't guaranteed.
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Dennis Quaintance
State Association
Ford tests pollution eater radiator catalyst system
Ford Motor Co will test a radiator catalyst claimed to turn cars into pollution eaters rather than smog makers. Inventor Engelhard Corp gains from the venture as Ford plans to market the system as a gasoline powered alternative to electric and natural gas vehicles. If nine months of tests succeed, the system could help reduce city smog as early as 1998.
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Britannica to put reference works online via Pathfinder
Encyclopedia Britannica announced an agreement with Time Warner Inc pathfinder Internet to integrate and market its reference works on the public computer network. Computer owners with World Wide Web access will reach Britannica Online through Time Warner's Pathfinder on line operation.
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NationsBank to Acquire Intercontinental Bank in South Florida Boost
NationsBank announced a definitive agreement to buy Intercontinental Bank, expanding its South Florida presence by 24 banking centers and over 1.1 billion dollars in assets. The deal awaits board, Intercontinental shareholders, and regulator approvals, with expected closing by December 31.
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Gaston unemployment rate dips in May in NC county tally
Gaston County, NC saw unemployment fall from 3.8 to 3.5 percent in May, as state figures show 75 of 100 counties down, 21 up, four unchanged. Tim Beam of the ESC notes a smaller labor force and steady hiring overall, with some plants cutting hours but overtime remaining common. State average sits at 4.3 percent, Swain highest at 12.7, Polk lowest at 2.3. local counties Lincoln 4.4, Cleveland 5.0, Mecklenburg 3.1.
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Workers bid for relocation assignments
More than 100 Carolina Freight workers gathered at the Cherryville union hall as 428 employees competed for nearby postings before the Cherryville terminal closes on July 16. Officials from Carolina and Teamsters Local 61 spent the day reviewing lists, tallying acceptances and refusals while offering 30 Charlotte, 26 Greer, 26 Greensboro, and 27 Atlanta positions, though final counts were not released.
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Beginning in the family business 1960 to today
Glenn Harris recalls growing up in the family run Hobby Pies store started by his parents in 1960. He details why he stayed, changes over the years, lessons from his mother, and his outlook on toy trends and parental caution in selecting creative toys for children.
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