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First Citizens: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $731 million. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of $49.26 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $52.92 per...
Man charged after shooting at person on North Carolina university campus, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An argument between two men on a North Carolina university campus led to shots being fired and one of the men's subsequent arrest on Tuesday, police said. A 74-year-old man was arrested and charged after he was accused of shooting at the man he was disagreeing...
Highwoods Properties: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based real estate investment trust said it had funds...
Man accused of firing a gun on a North Carolina university campus taken into custody
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man accused of firing a gun during an argument on a North Carolina university campus Tuesday has been taken in custody, police said. Officers received a call at 1:25 p.m. about a potential shooting near a student center at Shaw University in Raleigh, police...
North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at stake after a five-person committee swiftly voted to repeal a key policy Wednesday. The Committee on University Governance, within the University...
Mayor of North Carolina's capital city won't seek reelection this fall
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mayor of North Carolina’s capital city announced on Tuesday that she won't seek reelection this fall, citing in part health challenges and mentioning a new job. Mary-Ann Baldwin, whose time on Raleigh’s city council goes back to 2007, has been mayor...
North Carolina welcomes a historic visitor in Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cemented economic links and cultural amity with North Carolina on Friday, following up time in Washington during his official U.S. visit by checking up on benchmark Japanese companies building in the ninth-most populous state and meeting...
On eve of Japanese prime minister's visit to North Carolina, Fujifilm announces more jobs there
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hours before the Japanese prime minister's arrival in North Carolina, a subsidiary of Japan's Fujifilm Corp. announced Thursday plans to expand further a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the state, even as the initial phase is not yet complete, promising...
Cal Raleigh hits 2-run HR in 10th inning, Mariners beat Blue Jays 6-1 to avoid sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Raleigh connected on the first pitch he saw from Blue Jays left-hander Tim Mayza (0-1). The homer was Raleigh’s...
Small plane clips 2 vehicles as it lands on North Carolina highway, but no injuries are reported
MONCURE, N.C. (AP) — A small plane experiencing engine problems struck two vehicles as it landed on a highway near a North Carolina airport, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The single-engine Lancair 360 with only the pilot on board landed near Raleigh Executive...
