Local economic expert calls 2014 'the happy year' for NC
Dr. John Connaughton with University of North Carolina at Charlotte said Wednesday in his annual economic forecast that plenty of companies will be hiring this year in North Carolina in construction, agriculture and manufacturing. He called 2014 "the happy year." "Happy" isn't a word Connaughton has used much lately when describing the economy, but he calls 2014 a break out year. "It's going to … charlotte north carolina – Yahoo News Search Results
NC senator to miss Obama's speech at NC university
President Barack Obama will be in North Carolina on Wednesday. North Carolina Democratic senator won't be. While the president is scheduled to speak at North Carolina State University Wednesday afternoon Sen. Kay Hagan's staff says she's too busy to attend. "The U.S. Senate is in session. She'll be in Washington doing her job," said Chris Moyer, Hagan's press secretary. Republicans, however, are … charlotte north carolina – Yahoo News Search Results