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Carolina Panthers raising prices in 2019, planning upgrades

Ticket prices will rise for the second year in a row — and the first time with David Tepper as team owner. He bought the franchise last summer.

Posted: 18 minutes ago

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Apple files patent for foldable iPhone, on the eve of foldable Samsung Galaxy (Photos)

Apple is joining the other major phone manufacturers in the next big trend: foldable smartphones.

Posted: 2 hours ago

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Treasurer Folwell ready to implement new reimbursement policy for health care providers

As N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell has proceeded with his transformative reimbursement change for the State Employee Health Plan, hospitals and health care providers have been doubling-down on their attacks against it.

Posted: 4 hours ago

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Exec: Not a question of 'if' but 'when' RDU will have to borrow money

As Raleigh-Durham International Airport grows its traffic, revenues continue to outpace budget – but that’s right now.

Posted: 5 hours ago

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Environmental groups file another challenge over Complete 540

The $2.2 billion Complete 540 project aims to close the 540 loop surrounding the Raleigh area from just south of Apex to Knightdale.

Posted: 6 hours ago

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Mack Brown buys Chapel Hill house for $2.1M

The new UNC-Chapel Hill football coach will be close to campus with his new home.

Posted: 7 hours ago

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Google considered – but passed on – NC for latest expansion

North Carolina was “aware” of Google’s site selection plans – plans that, as it turned out, would not involve the Tar Heel State this time around.

Posted: 8 hours ago

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Raleigh developer sells his company's office building

The firm built the 117,000-square-foot office building in 2007.

Posted: 9 hours ago

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Developer of 3-tower Hillsborough Street project talks timeline, plans

The developers behind downtown Raleigh’s latest tower proposal are planning to do something that has proven tricky in the Triangle: build without tenants lined up beforehand.

Posted: 10 hours ago

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UNC dentistry school receives $27 million donation from Durham resident

The UNC Chapel Hill School of dentistry has received a historic donation – one so large it will change the name of the school.

Posted: 11 hours ago

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Wegmans files plans for 6th Triangle store

The New York-based grocery chain has five stores in the works for the region and is eyeing a sixth location.

Posted: 12 hours ago

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Georgia bank buys building near North Hills for North Carolina ops

Less than two years after entering the Triangle through its buy of Four Oaks Fincorp, Georgia’s United Community Banks has a new home in Raleigh.

Posted: 13 hours ago

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Sam’s Quik Shop property sells for $5M

A New York commercial real estate company has bought the Sam’s Quik Shop property in Durham for $5 million, more than a month after the business closed earlier this year.

Posted: 14 hours ago

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TBJ reveals 2019 Women in Business Awards winners (Slideshow)

Triangle Business Journal has revealed the winners of the 2019 Women in Business Awards.

Posted: 15 hours ago

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Citigroup CEO says machines could cut thousands of call centre jobs

Citigroup chief executive Mike Corbat has suggested that “tens of thousands” of people working in the US bank’s call centres are likely to be replaced by machines that can “radically change or improve” customers’ experience while cutting costs.

Posted: 16 hours ago

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NC education initiative addresses qualified workforce deficit

On Wednesday, leaders in North Carolina came together to address what could be a looming issue for North Carolina businesses: a lack of qualified candidates.

Posted: 17 hours ago

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Raleigh City Council formally backs Dorothea Dix plan

The Raleigh City Council has formally backed a master plan that will help transform the Dorothea Dix campus into a 308-acre park south of downtown.

Posted: 18 hours ago

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Lessons learned from consumerism: New approaches improve health care for employers - Triangle Business Journal

Technology innovations make it easier than ever for consumers to be involved in workplace health care plan decisions. (Sponsored Content)
Innovation continues to reshape how Americans work and live, with advances accelerating across many industries, including health care. New technologies and approaches are changing how care is paid for and delivered, putting access to information at our fingertips and creating a more seamless experie...
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Posted: 18 hours ago

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Durham's 'bicycle boulevard' plan could lure jobs to the Triangle, officials say

A neighborhood bike plan could do more than get Bull City residents out of their cars and onto bicycles – it could be yet another tool for economic developers working to bring more jobs to the Triangle.

Posted: 20 hours ago

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Whole Foods to raise prices on hundreds of items

After some widely publicized price cuts in 2017, Whole Foods Market Inc., which has six locations in the Triangle area, is upping prices on a wide range of products, according to multiple media reports.

Posted: 22 hours ago

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New economic developer with Durham Chamber talks opportunity, challenges

As Durham tries to lure more job-creating companies, a new recruiter is taking the reins.

Posted: Yesterday

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Duke, Zion Williamson seeing steep growth in social media followers

Duke freshman Zion Williamson likely will play a major role in Wednesday night's North Carolina-Duke game, but his impact on the Blue Devils has been evident since he stepped on campus July 1.

Posted: Yesterday

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Durham woman to serve 4 years in prison over Medicaid fraud

After operating two mental health businesses in North Carolina that were accused of fraud – and allegedly stealing over $900,000 from Medicaid – a Durham woman will serve nearly four years in prison.

Posted: Yesterday

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Does NC still have it right? Commerce Secretary talks incentives, recruiting and more

Tony Copeland believes the trained, skilled workforce in North Carolina gives the state an advantage when it comes to attracting new jobs.

Posted: Yesterday

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North Carolina hospital forced into bankruptcy liquidation

An eastern North Carolina hospital is the subject of an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.

Posted: Yesterday

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Rehabbed downtown Durham building signs 3D printing tenant

A recently renovated and recognizable building in downtown Durham will soon be home to a company that develops and manufactures 3D printing technology.

Posted: Yesterday

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Mack Brown buys Chapel Hill house for $2.1M

The new UNC-Chapel Hill football coach will be close to campus with his new home.

Posted: Yesterday

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Canes owner puts $250M into spring football league

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has invested $250 million in a new spring football league.

Posted: Yesterday

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Iqvia faces class action lawsuit for nonconsenting fax marketing

A class action lawsuit has been brought against Durham-based Iqvia – for faxing without consent.

Posted: Yesterday

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New Orleans QB Brees eyes Raleigh, other NC markets for his restaurant expansion

Drew Brees and his New Orleans Saints are probably still fuming over that bad call during the NFC Championship game back in January, but Brees is hoping the launch of his Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar into North Carolina will have a better ending.

Posted: Yesterday

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