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ROUND ONE FOR ELECTIONS

It was “pay back” for some legislators during the recent primaries. Democrat Rep. Jim Crawford, a 14-terms veteran, was defeated by Rep. Winkie Wilkins with whom he was double-bunked during the recent redistricting. Crawford was one of five Democrats who … Continue reading

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ON WITH THE NEW

The Manufacturing Solutions Center and the Textile Technology Center are key to the survival, the growth of the industries they serve. The Manufacturing Solutions Center was created 22 years ago as the Hosiery Technology Center. The Textile Technology Center, originally … Continue reading

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We wish you a prosperous New Year

Dear Friend in manufacturing: We wish you a prosperous New Year. Trends in early 2012 indicate a slow economic recovery during the next 12 months with increased demand for consumer products made in America. We at the Hosiery and Textiles … Continue reading

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Dear Friend in manufacturing:

We take this opportunity to wish you and your associates a joyous season of cheer, hope, and happiness. An interlude from the tensions of our professional schedules also renews us for the hurdles we will confront in the future. We … Continue reading

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SHAKE UP AND SHAKE OUT

The likelihood of massive turnover in the North Carolina General Assembly is confirmed with recent announcements. Rep. Bill Owens, a powerful from , is calling it quits and recently Rep. of nearby , has said “no more.” Both were among … Continue reading

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The Give and Take Of Trade Pacts

Augustine (Auggie) Tantillo this week had the attention some 40 hosiery and yarn executives as he related the background and trends in U.S. trade negotiations. The focus was on apparel and textiles, which Tantillo says is the Number One target … Continue reading

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Fab 5 and How They Will Tilt The Budget

Republican budget leaders in the N.C. House of Representatives call them the Fabulous Five: Democrats Bill Owen of Elizabeth City, Tim Spear of Creswell, Dewey Hill of Lake Waccamaw, Bill Brisson of Dublin, and Jim Crawford of Oxford. They joined … Continue reading

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REPUBLICANS: ‘WE HAVE A ROADMAP’

Republicans, fulfilling a promise in the last elections, have demonstrated business-like efficiency in development of a business plan for the 2011 General Assembly. This week, the leadership handed out calendars for the House and Senate Appropriations process. And so far, … Continue reading

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