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Waldenbooks to close Monroe store
MONROE – After three decades at Monroe Crossing, Waldenbooks will close its doors for the last time in January. The store’s parent company, Borders Group, will close 200 mall stores, leaving ab...
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Jobless rate dips half percent
In September, Union County’s unemployment rate was 10 percent, down from 10.2 percent in August and 11.2 percent in June. The total unemployed also dropped again, down to 9,213 in September from 9...
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Jim Carpenter JIM CARPENTER: Cap and trade will cost jobs
The US Chamber of Commerce continues to oppose the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009(HR2454), alleging that it would cost American jobs and drastically increase energy costs at the ga...
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Fifth Third Bank forecloses on Prescott
A bank foreclosed on a $1.683 million section of a Waxhaw development after developers defaulted on the loan.
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Net income down at BB&T
An increase in customers struggling to make housing-related loan payments hampered BB&T Corp. again in the third quarter.
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Rebates offered on energy saving appliances
The plan calls for rebates of 15 percent for consumers who replace major home appliances with Energy Star-rated appliances over a four-day period next spring during Earth Day weekend – Thursday Apr...
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Gas, oil heating bills should dip
Costs are projected to go up, however, for those who rely on electricity, especially if a Duke Energy rate increase is approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission.
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Chamber Calendar for Oct. 10-16
Wednesday., the 14th, 11 am to 1 pm FLU SHOT CLINIC . Community Health Services will be providing seasonal flu shots (not H1N1) here at the Chamber. Cost $30. Thursday, the 15th, 5 pm B...
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Lowe's Food to open Wesley Chapel store
The 50,000 square foot store will feature a spacious produce department with a huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and a full service floral shop.
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Harold Williams joins Gordon Funeral Service
Harold E. Williams has joined the staff of Gordon Funeral & Cremation Service.
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Rick Blessing is working to have Blessings Cafe open for breakfast Monday morning. New cafe to open in downtown Monroe
MONROE — Blessings Cafe just might be the answer to the prayers of lunchgoers still mourning the closing of Janet’s Café in downtown Monroe. The restaurant will open Monday in space vacated by J...
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BB&T latest bank to modify overdraft fees
BB&T Corp. yesterday became the latest major bank to eliminate overdraft fees for customers who overdraw their accounts by less than $5 through a debit-card purchase or ATM transaction.
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Darnell takes Charlotte ESC job
MONROE — Employment Security Commission head Randall Darnell will take over the main office in Charlotte. “I am very humbled by the opportunity,” Darnell said Wednesday. “And hope that I w...
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Hendrick Chevrolet donates $104,475 to WCWAA Challenger league
CHARLOTTE — Hendrick Chevrolet is one of 30 Chevrolet dealers from the Charlotte area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues and helped raise close to $104,475 in total donations...
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Business Briefs for Sept. 27
Peachland mayor named protective services board PEACHLAND Peachland Mayor Richard B. Allen, who owns a private investigations and security firm, has been named chairman of the state Private Prot...
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