Asheville tourism officials are counting on the cuteness of cats to help promote the town as a holiday tourism destination this year. They released a video Dec. 4 urging viewers on YouTube to “watch as festive felines travel to Asheville,…
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Sterling Capital Announces Behavioral International Mutual Fund
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Sterling Capital Management today announced the launch of the Sterling Capital Behavioral International Equity Fund that will be offered in three share classes: Class A (SBIAX), Class C (SBIDX) and Class I (SBIIX).…
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St. Augustine airport to get new direct flights to Charlotte
Melissa Glasgow praised the addition of the new services as a step towards economic development in St. Johns County. Jensen Werley Reporter- Jacksonville Business Journal Email | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook The Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine…
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More Projects on Tap With NC Transportation Plan
Related Stories Gov. McCrory to discuss new NCDOT funding formula 12/4/2014 6:59:08 AM RALEIGH—North Carolina’s first transportation funding plan using new standards has been unveiled. The Department of Transportation released the draft State Transportation Improvement Program on Thursday. It proposes…
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Column: Back over the river and through the woods
“Over the river and through the woods” is the song that conjures up fond memories of holiday trips to celebrate with loved ones. Shortly after the first Thanksgiving early settlers started migrating west in search of cheaper, less crowded and…
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AP PHOTOS: Bosnian steam train tourist attraction
Amel Emric AP PHOTOS: Bosnian steam train tourist attraction Bosnian worker Sefik Salihovic prepares a steam engine for driving inside a coal mine Oskova in the Bosnian town of Banovici, 140 kms (86.9 miles) north of Sarajevo, on Monday Nov.…
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Rutgers football to Nashville? Music City Bowl wants tourism boost
Then-Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers kisses the Music City Bowl trophy after defeating North Carolina State in the 2012 edition of the game.(Photo: AP) Story Highlights The Music City Bowl in Nashville is thought to be Rutgers’ most desired bowl destination…
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DENR leader to face challenges as he replaces NC Commerce Department …
Local/State Entrepreneur gives UNC’s pharmacy school $100 million gift
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Anson tourism beginning to grow
Slowly but surely, tourism is increasing in Anson County. Since the Ansonia Theatre opened in 2011, it has welcomed thousands of guests. Out-of-county guests have represented at least 84 towns and cities and 13 states. In the 2012-2013 fiscal year…
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Tourism impact recalculated due to flaws in formula
Under the old model, travel and tourism for the Cherokee Reservation was being credited almost entirely to Swain, skewing Swain’s numbers higher than they actually were. The tourism impact of Cherokee-bound travelers has now been reallocated. The retooled formula…
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