Press Releases

N.C. Utilities Commission Approves Merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission announced today its approval of the proposed merger between Duke Energy Corporation and Progress Energy, Inc. The combined company will serve approximately 3 million customers in North Carolina.

Fan Manufacturer to Create 62 Jobs in Cleveland County

State Grant Helps Company Locate in Hamlet

N.C. Energy Office Wins Grant for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

Program Will Benefit Rural Schools, Community Colleges and Local Governments

Asheboro Named Official Retirement Community

The N.C. Department of Commerce announced Thursday that Asheboro has been designated as a N.C. Certified Retirement Community.  The N.C. General Assembly established the program in 2008 to designate communities that offer unprecedented quality of living that is desirable to retirees.

Gov. Perdue Announces 250 jobs with Linamar

Company plans to expand Buncombe County precision machining facility

MSC Industrial Direct to Create 400 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

State Grant Helps Company Locate in Davidson

Gov. Perdue Announces 131 New Jobs with GKN Driveline

State Grant Assists Company with Roxboro Expansion

Gov. Perdue Announces 500 New Jobs with Ralph Lauren Expansion

State Grants Assist Company with Guilford County Expansion

United Technologies to Create 325 New Jobs in Charlotte

State Grants Assist Location of Divisional Headquarters to Mecklenburg County

Gov. Perdue Announces 337 New Jobs with Citrix

State Grant Assists Company with Raleigh Expansion