TBJ Plus: Jordan back at Big Rock; Chaos at Charlotte airport; NC Zoo traffic surges
TBJ Plus: Jordan back at Big Rock; Chaos at Charlotte airport; NC Zoo traffic surges
BIG ROCK IS A BIG DEAL: Michael Jordan was back at the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament in Morehead City this week, and MJ's presence only underscored the rapid growth of the tournament. According to the Carteret County News-Times, the purse for the event has jumped to a record $5.86 million, up $1.1 million from a year ago. The tournament has some limitations, as the Crystal Coast can support only so many people and boats. This year, there are 266 boats, compared to 270 last year, the paper reported. Before…
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BIG ROCK IS A BIG DEAL: Michael Jordan was back at the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament in Morehead City this week, and MJ's presence only underscored the rapid growth of the tournament.
According to the Carteret County News-Times, the purse for the event has jumped to a record $5.86 million, up $1.1 million from a year ago.
The tournament has some limitations, as the Crystal Coast can support only so many people and boats. This year, there are 266 boats, compared to 270 last year, the paper re...
BIG ROCK IS A BIG DEAL: Michael Jordan was back at the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament in Morehead City this week, and MJ's presence only underscored the rapid growth of the tournament.
According to the Carteret County News-Times, the purse for the event has jumped to a record $5.86 million, up $1.1 million from a year ago.
The tournament has some limitations, as the Crystal Coast can support only so many people and boats. This year, there are 266 boats, compared to 270 last year, the paper re...
Mitch's Tavern across from N.C. State University in Raleigh is back in business.
Mitch's Tavern across from N.C. State University in Raleigh is back in business.
July 27, 2022
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An investigation is underway into the apparent electrocution death of a construction worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The incident, which occurred just after midnigh...
July 27, 2022
Jim Parsons
KEYWORDS construction fatality / Electrical Contracting / Electrical Contractors / OSHA / Southeast
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An investigation is underway into the apparent electrocution death of a construction worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The incident, which occurred just after midnigh...
SEE YA, QUEEN CITY: Mecklenburg may be home to the Queen City, but Wake County is now firmly the state's population king. And the latest U.S. Census Bureau numbers show Wake County's advantage is only rising.
As of April 1, 2020, Wake County had 1,129,410 people and Mecklenburg had 1,115,482, according to research by Carolina Demography in Chapel Hill.
In other words, Wake County was only about 14,000 people ahead.
But what's interesting is that as of July 1, Wake County had 1,150,204 people...
SEE YA, QUEEN CITY: Mecklenburg may be home to the Queen City, but Wake County is now firmly the state's population king. And the latest U.S. Census Bureau numbers show Wake County's advantage is only rising.
As of April 1, 2020, Wake County had 1,129,410 people and Mecklenburg had 1,115,482, according to research by Carolina Demography in Chapel Hill.
In other words, Wake County was only about 14,000 people ahead.
But what's interesting is that as of July 1, Wake County had 1,150,204 people...
Two of the state's top five public high schools are in the Triangle, and the region takes three of the top 10 spots in North Carolina.
Two of the state's top five public high schools are in the Triangle, and the region takes three of the top 10 spots in North Carolina.
Mitie has landed a three-year contract renewal with Bristol Airport (BRS) for the delivery of baggage screening services following a competitive retender process. The contract, which comes with the option to extend by a further two years and has an annual value of £1 million, will see Mitie continuing to deliver behind-the-scenes security services by ...
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Mitie has landed a three-year contract renewal with Bristol Airport (BRS) for the delivery of baggage screening services following a competitive retender process. The contract, which comes with the option to extend by a further two years and has an annual value of £1 million, will see Mitie continuing to deliver behind-the-scenes security services by ...
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Major news this week in the growing market for student housing. And when it comes to the best places in North Carolina for young professionals, Charlotte clobbers the Triangle in a new ranking.
Major news this week in the growing market for student housing. And when it comes to the best places in North Carolina for young professionals, Charlotte clobbers the Triangle in a new ranking.
GalaxyCon is underway in Raleigh as the city's tourism and convention numbers get closer to a full recovery.
GalaxyCon is underway in Raleigh as the city's tourism and convention numbers get closer to a full recovery.
The cost of living is rising fast in Raleigh, but not quite as fast as the Queen City.
The cost of living is rising fast in Raleigh, but not quite as fast as the Queen City.
COOLEST IN NC: The N.C. Chamber's announcement involving the coolest things made in the state is yet more proof that Eastern North Carolina barbecue is superior.
The Chamber announced its 10 finalists, and one is George's BBQ Sauce of Nashville in Nash County near Rocky Mount. The family business dates to 1975 and still makes each bottle by hand and ships 4,500 bottles a day.
The company was founded by George Stallings in his outdoor garage. The North Carolina Chamber holds the contest each y...
COOLEST IN NC: The N.C. Chamber's announcement involving the coolest things made in the state is yet more proof that Eastern North Carolina barbecue is superior.
The Chamber announced its 10 finalists, and one is George's BBQ Sauce of Nashville in Nash County near Rocky Mount. The family business dates to 1975 and still makes each bottle by hand and ships 4,500 bottles a day.
The company was founded by George Stallings in his outdoor garage. The North Carolina Chamber holds the contest each y...