Julie Rose

Lynn Good Named Duke CEO

Julie Rose — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:06:19 +0000

Duke Energy executive Lynn Good will replace long-time CEO Jim Rogers.

We knew Rogers would be leaving Duke. He's 65. And, state regulators made him promise to retire this year as part of a settlement to end the investigation into that surprise CEO switch when Duke merged with Progress.

Veterans Build Habitat Home For One Of Their Own

Julie Rose — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Construction began Friday – Flag Day - on the first Habitat Charlotte home built by veterans for a veteran. They're racing to finish within 2 ½ weeks, so the home can be dedicated on the eve of Independence Day. WFAE spoke with some of the participants at Friday's kick-off.

Is Duke Rate Hike Settlement A Deal Or A Dupe?

Julie Rose — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:02:16 +0000

Duke Energy has struck a deal with the state's top utility customer advocate that, on the surface, seems like a pretty good deal for ratepayers. But some advocacy groups wonder if we're being played.

A pattern is emerging: Two years in a row, Duke Energy has come in asking for a big rate hike - 9.7 percent in this latest case - only to turn around a few months later and settle for an increase half as big.

Server Farm Coming To Kannapolis Biotech Campus

Julie Rose — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:55:49 +0000

The Kannapolis research campus founded by Dole Foods magnate David Murdock has announced its first new corporate tenant in two years. But it's not the kind of company you'd expect for a place focused on health and food science.

CMPD's DNC Spending Details Revealed

Julie Rose — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:48:01 +0000

The DNC seems a distant memory, but we're just now getting details of how Charlotte police spent a $50 million grant federal grant for convention security. And, the Department of Justice has released an analysis of CMPD's work during the DNC, which it recommends future convention cities study closely.

Charlotte Council Approves 3.17 Cent Tax Hike

Julie Rose — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:42 +0000

It took a year longer than usual, but the Charlotte City Council approved a 3-cent property tax increase for capital improvement projects on Monday night.

The same plan got derailed last year because it included money to extend the streetcar. When the council passed a capital plan without the streetcar, Mayor Anthony Foxx vetoed it. The city is now pursuing funding for the streetcar separately and the council easily passed the rest of the capital plan last night.

The Surprising Story Of Charlotte's South End

Julie Rose — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:47:24 +0000

Some of the hottest restaurants and hippest gatherings in Charlotte are just beyond Uptown, in the neighborhood known as South End. Developers have taken note: enough apartments are under construction to double South End's population by 2015.

City leaders say it's a shining example of what transit can do. But there's so much more to the story.

Phew! Charlotte Council To Adopt Capital Plan, Budget

Julie Rose — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:43:44 +0000

Charlotte's $2 billion budget for the coming year will likely be adopted Monday night, including an increase in the property tax rate of about three cents.

Wingate MBA Programs Move To Ballantyne

Julie Rose — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:00:09 +0000

Wingate University will move its MBA and graduate education programs to Ballantyne in August. The school has outgrown its current business-oriented campus in Matthews and is eager to tap the pool of potential students in Ballantyne Corporate Park, says Wingate vice president of graduate and professional programs Robert Supernaw.

Lawmaker: Pass Charlotte Airport Bill Now, Work Out Details Later

Julie Rose — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:27:36 +0000

State Representative William Brawley has declared negotiations with the city of Charlotte at "an impasse" over who will control the airport. On Tuesday, Brawley brought a revised version of his bill to create a regional authority for the Charlotte airport to the House Transportation Committee. It passed.