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Rail Line To University City Keeps On Track

Rail Line To University City Keeps On Track

Last week, another key milestone for opening the Blue Line Extension (BLE) in 2017 was achieved when Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) signed a 50-year lease with both NC Railroad and Norfolk Southern. Because there has been considerable confusion, here is a recap...

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Our busy airport getting needed improvements

Our busy airport getting needed improvements

Our busy airport is getting $5.5 million for improvements. The FAA money will help Concord Regional Airport maintain its taxiway and plane parking area - an important investment in a facility that handles more than 150 takeoffs and landings daily, including Boeing 737...

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OnStar’s growth is good for University City

OnStar’s growth is good for University City

Credit surging GM car sales for dozens of new jobs at a University Research Park call center. Convergys Corp., which operates the center for GM’s OnStar service, recently announced it is hiring about 150 new workers for its two Charlotte centers. Many of those jobs...

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Electric cars can plug in at Innovation Park

Electric cars can plug in at Innovation Park

One challenge for people with Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) is finding places to recharge. That’s not an issue at Innovation Park, which recently installed two stations and plans more. “Drive your PEV to Innovation Park and fill’er up … Cord included,” suggests...

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