The state of Georgia has made a progressive step forward in facilitating advances in alternative energy sources used by residents. After passing both the state house and senate, the Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015 has now been signed by Governor Deal. This new law adds provisions to allow for the financing of solar energy technology to be...
Now that Oakland is considered a part of the greater silicon valley, many new startups are calling the growing city home, and many are now Biotech firms. Several new biotech startups now have some promising cures for cancer and testing treatments for crippling genetic diseases and venture capitalists are pouring more money into them than ever before.
The biotech boom...
One of the greatest days of golf was just played on a perfectly sunny day in South Charlotte. Rory McIlroy, currently ranked the #1 golfer in the world, won the Wells Fargo Championship with a 21-under total score.
The top player overwhelmed all other competitors over the past 4 days and became the first ever two-time champion of Charlotte's Wells...
Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer just launched a new initiative called Creating Affordable Residences for Economic Success (CARES).
The program will require $12 million to create 1,500 affordable housing units. The money will be coming from new tax programs, city bonds, and private donations.
Louisville now has an estimated 60,000 households in need of affordable housing, based on the fact that they...
Bluefield's annual RC airshow is expected to be one of the biggest in history. There are now already 15 radio-controlled air clubs signed up to perform at the show.
It will be taking place at the Mercer County Airport on June 27th. This year the event is sponsored by the Aeronautical Modelers Association, and all proceeds of the show will benefit...
A major developer has just announced its plans to build the first condo skyscraper in uptown Charlotte in almost 10 years. It will be a 28-story building next to Hyatt Place and the Skye Condo building, called '1 Brevard'.
Uptown Charlotte has seen a few new apartment projects take off in recent years, but no one has dared build any new condos after...
Michael McAlister has just served over 29 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
This week a prosecutor asked Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to issue a full pardon on the basis of a clear case of unjust imprisonment.
Michael Kenneth McAlister, 58, of Richmond has served 29 years in prison, and he faced the possibility of being locked away for years more...
After months of negotiations, Syracuse's new 'Onondaga Lake Lounge' project is about to launch.
New York State is still taking input from the public and would be willing to make last minute changes to the design if they hear consistent thoughts.
The current plans for the lake lounge include a tiered 1,350-square-foot wooden deck with stadium-like seating to give residents and visitors...
This week construction officially began on what has become one of the most controversial building projects in recent Upstate NY history.
The $16.5 million pedestrian bridge in downtown Amsterdam has been in the planning stages for decades and many continue to believe it will cost the state too much.
Supporters of the project will help support the city's economy by connecting...