Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Moving Forward
A 1400-acre Triad property designed to attract a large manufacturer is set to take a big step forward.
The North Carolina Railroad Company confirmed this week it will buy up 875 acres on the property at a cost of 13 million dollars. That's more than half the available real estate.
The megasite, which is a collaborative effort between several organizations in Greensboro and Randolph County, is a giant stretch of land being prepped to lure major manufacturers to the region.
McCrory Boasts About NC At Economic Forum, But Progress Uneven
Gov. Pat McCrory is boasting about data showing overall wages are going up in North Carolina as he seeks credit for the state's post-recession economy.
McCrory, who is seeking re-election next fall, spoke Wednesday to an annual gathering of business and industry leaders trying to forecast the state's economy in 2016.
McCrory noted the state's unemployment rate improved dramatically since 2013 and is now 5.7 percent, above the national unemployment rate of 5 percent. McCrory also highlighted data showing North Carolina was the only one of the 10 biggest states to see a significant increase in personal income in the most recent government estimates.
SunTrust bank chief economist Gregory Miller said while wages increased nationwide last year, most increases went to technology and other in-demand jobs, leaving out most other workers.
RiverRun Director Stepping Down
The head of a Winston-Salem film festival is stepping down. Andrew Rodgers has been the executive director of The RiverRun Film Festival for over a decade. He'll lead The Denver Film Society in Colorado beginning this spring.
Under his watch, RiverRun grew from a four-day regional festival to an eleven-day international event.
RiverRun's program manager and operations manager will serve as interim leaders. Their board will begin a search for his successor over the coming weeks. The 18th annual festival will takes place in April.
Music Series Coming To Greensboro
The city of Greensboro is getting a national grant for a new concert series. The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation is providing $25,000 in matching money. Greensboro competed against 39 other cities across the country for the award. The finalists were chosen by the public through online voting.
The rest of the money will be matched by ArtsGreensboro. President and CEO Tom Philion says it builds on the success of the National Folk Festival and it showcases new venues like Barber Park.
The AMP Music Series will be held over 10 weeks beginning this spring. It will feature a variety of genres, including hip-hop, classical, jazz, folk, salsa and Americana.
Officer Released From Hospital After Traffic Stop Shooting
A Winston-Salem police officer has been released from the hospital, two days after he was shot multiple times during a struggle with a motorist.
27-year-old Officer Nicholas Wayne Powell was released from a Winston-Salem hospital on Wednesday.
Authorities say Powell was shot early Monday after he and another officer tried to investigate the smell of marijuana from a car stopped for speeding.
Police Chief Barry Rountree says 26-year-old Gary Lynn dragged Powell about a quarter-mile as they struggled inside the car and then shot him.
Police say a gunshot to Powell's chest was stopped by his protective vest.
Lynn has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, fleeing and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
Wake Forest Loses To Duke In Home Game
Grayson Allen scored 24 points and No. 14 Duke pulled away to beat Wake Forest 91-75 on Wednesday night.
Freshman Luke Kennard added 23 points, Marshall Plumlee finished with a career-high 18, and Brandon Ingram had 17 for the Blue Devils (13-2, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference).
They shot 52 percent and overcame some serious foul trouble to their thin seven-man rotation to win their fourth straight and open an ACC season with consecutive road victories for just the second time under coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Devin Thomas had 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Codi Miller-McIntyre had a season-best 20 points for the Demon Deacons (9-5, 0-2). They've lost three of four, also falling to No. 10 Xavier and No. 16 Louisville.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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