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2008/08/08

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Dear Friend of The Business Journal,

Here's our selection of the must-read articles from the latest issue of The Business Journal. Click on any headline for an excerpt from the article and the full listing of the contents in the current print edition.

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Douglas W. Copeland, Publisher


This Week's Highlights

Pierce Homes closure leaves Triad builders shaken, but undeterred

The new-home-building market in the Triad is hotly competitive, especially with buyers so scarce these days -- but none of Pierce Homes of Carolina Inc.'s rivals contacted this week for reaction about its closure were celebrating.


Stroke of genius: Returning to Sedgefield paying off for Wyndham

Organizers of the Wyndham Championship have spent millions of dollars this year on a calculated risk. And it appears to be paying off, despite some tough economic conditions.


With name change near, NCSA alums organize

Some alumni of the N.C. School of the Arts, who fought unsuccessfully against the process that will lead to the changing of the school's name later this month, are planning to revive an independent nonprofit group they hope will have more influence over their alma mater's future direction.


Pierce amassed almost $400k in liens before shutdown

Pierce Homes of Carolina Inc., which earlier this week said it would close its doors, has in recent months amassed a large number of liens and lawsuits involving several of its building projects, while its sales have slowed.


Funding of Surry, Ashe airports yields turbulence

A legislative end-around that secured $5.5 million for two small general aviation airports in the western part of the state, including one in Surry County, is creating turbulence at the N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation.


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