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NC lands nearly $300M for rail safety, track upgrades
Federal funds will close nine crossings, add double-track segments and boost safety and reliability on key North Carolina rail corridors.
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N.C. Commerce Chief Recuses Himself From Megasite Discussions
Even though by law N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla (or someone he chooses) must be appointed to the 13-member North Carolina Railroad Company board of directors, the selection places Skvarla in an unusual position. As commerce chief, he would play a significant role in crafting any incentive package offered to a large company considering...
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Randolph Megasite Not Ready For Prime Time Project
The 1,400-acre Greensboro-Randolph Megasite appears to be several years away from being a suitable location for the automotive plant or other large manufacturing facility it was designed to attract, based on conversations with government, business, and community officials and a review of public documents and financial statements. Moreover, Carolina Journal has learned that Duke Energy...
