Thursday, August 15, 2013
Boston Brakes, No Skidmarks in the Sky
“BOSTON BRAKES” Assassination Technique Becomes Big “Problem Solver”
Boston Brakes, No Skidmarks in the Sky
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Ruger to open plant in Mayodan, create 450 jobs
Ruger to open plant in Mayodan, create 450 jobs
Posted on: 9:39 am, August 13, 2013, by Fox8 Ryan Sullivan, updated on: 12:23pm, August 13, 2013
MAYODAN, N.C. — Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday officially announced Sturm, Ruger & Co. will open a manufacturing plant in Rockingham County.
The gun manufacturer is expected to make an investment of $26 million and create at least 450 jobs by 2017 when its third U.S. manufacturing facility opens in Mayodan, McCrory said.
Ruger announced in July it had chosen the old, more than 200,000-square-foot Unifi plant off Cardwell Road to house its first major expansion in more than 25 years. The site has been empty for at least six years.
Despite Ruger’s announcement, Graham Pervier, President of Economic Development and Tourism for the Rockingham County Partnership, told FOX8′s Carter Coyle, the final decision was “…subject to successful negotiations of state and local incentives.”
Compensation will vary by position, but the average annual salary will exceed $45,000, plus benefits.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
NC scores three No. 1 movies so far in 2013
NC scores three No. 1 movies so far in 2013
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington has spawned a record high of three No. 1 hits at the box office this year,according to The Star News of Wilmington.
“The Conjuring,” ”Iron Man 3″ and “Safe Haven” all we're No. 1 at the box office for a time.
“Iron Man 3,” and “The Conjuring,” earned about $174.2 million and $42 million during their opening weekends, respectively. “Safe Haven” earned around $21.5 million in its first few days in theaters.
Since “Iron Man” kicked off the summer movie season, it has scored more than $1.2 billion in global ticket sales.
“We’re the Millers,” a comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, is being released this week and was also filmed in Wilmington.
The comedy is projected to gross about $22 million domestically in its opening weekend.
“We’re the Millers” is described as a raunchy comedy about a drug dealer who creates a fake family to move a shipment of marijuana from the U.S. to Mexico.
Source: The Star News of Wilmington
Thursday, August 8, 2013
UNCSA named one of the ‘Best Film Schools of 2013′
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts Film School has been named one of the “Best Film Schools of 2013,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
UNCSA is ranked #12 and is joined by the likes of Columbia, Northwestern and NYU.
The report takes into account alumni work, tuition and strength of facility.
UNCSA was the first state supported school of the arts in the country.
Camp Carefree in need of volunteers
STOKESDALE, N.C. — Camp Carefree, which provides a one week camping experience for children suffering from chronic illness, is looking for volunteers.
The organization is in need of male volunteers who are interested in serving as camp counselors. Volunteers must be 18 and provide their own transportation. Previous camp experience is not required.
The camp is also in need of donations including paper plates, cups, plastic utensils, sunscreen, toilet paper, individually wrapped snacks and chips, bottled waters, juice boxes, large and extra-large latex-free gloves, household bug repellent, all-purpose cleaning products, wet wipes, garbage bags, pool toys and life jackets.
To find out more visit the Camp Carefree website or call (336) 856-1591.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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