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Wachovia donating funds to Toys for Tots
Wachovia Corp. , the No. 1 bank in Raleigh-Durham market share, will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for every Visa gift card it sells through Dec.
Chase suspect 'Tweets,' is accused gang member...
The man accused of robbing a Charlotte bank Tuesday afternoon and leading highway patrol officers on a dangerous high-speed chase in two counties has also been involved in gangs in Los Angeles, according to authorities.
Man found guilty of scaring elderly woman to death
A federal jury convicted Larry Whitfield, 20, of literally scaring a woman to death while running from the cops after attempting a bank robbery.
Stop freaking out about BofA leaving the Q.C.
Bank of America isn't the only banking show in town. While many of his peers are hunkering down in the financial crisis, U.S. Bancorp chief executive Richard Davis is on the offensive.
U.S. Bank CEO sees growth in Charlotte
While many of his peers are hunkering down in the financial crisis, U.S. Bancorp chief executive Richard Davis is on the offensive.
Florida Attorney General Warns Big Banks On Modifications
The rising chorus of consumer complaints about the mortgage modification process is getting some attention.
Wells Fargo ATMs replacing Wachovia models
Starting Thursday, Wells Fargo will begin replacing Wachovia ATMs in Charlotte with new Wells Fargo models.
Bank Robbery Turns into Police Chase
It started in northeast Charlotte, when police say the Wachovia bank branch on West Sugar Creek road was robbed around 2 PM Tuesday.
Bank robbery suspect arrested after high-speed chase
Police have arrested a bank robbery suspect who led officers on a high-speed chase through two counties this afternoon.
Local lenders post respectable deposit gains in tough climate
The most recent FDIC Market Share Report, current as of June 30, shows that financial institutions operating in the San Antonio area recorded a rate of growth in deposits that outpaced nationwide numbers.
Stretching $100.00: BB&T employees put money where their hearts are
Sweat equity has taken on a new meaning for most BB&T Corp. employees. Given the opportunity to volunteer on company time, more than two-thirds of BB&T's 30,000 employees provided hands-on help with its inaugural Project Lighthouse.
Charlotte airport cuts deal on bank hangar
Before Wachovia takes off from the now-defunct jet operation it leased for years, the bank's landlord - the city's taxpayers - will pay more than $3 million for the empty buildings left behind.
Acquisition Spells End for Wachovia Childcare
Wachovia's north Charlotte child care center will be laying off its entire staff following Wells Fargo's elimination of a tuition subsidy, the Charlotte Observer reports.
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Fashionistas in training: Stylist shares her knowledge of fashion in...
Inspiration can be found in almost every situation. Just ask Nicole Sinclair. When the Charlotte, N.C., stylist's husband of eight years was laid off from Wachovia last November, the couple had a "light bulb moment," she says.
NCBT targets commercial loans as key to its growth
North Carolina Bank & Trust notched a small coup in the commercial-lending ranks this week, hiring a pair of former Wachovia Corp.
Bank of New York Mellon CEO Reportedly Turns Down BofA CEO Offer
You can cross Robert Kelly off the list of potential Bank of America CEOs. According to The Wall Street Journal , Kelly, the CEO of Bank of New York Mellon , passed on BofAa s overtures to replace Ken Lewis when he steps down as CEO at the end of the year.
Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.'s acquisition of First Keystone Financial Corp. might not be on the same level as Wells Fargo & Co.
Layoffs at Wachovia's child care center
The Wachovia Corp. child care center in north Charlotte plans to lay off its entire staff, a few months after learning Wells Fargo & Co.
BNY Mellon's Kelly shoots down BofA CEO talk
Bank of New York Mellon Corp CEO Bob Kelly told the bank's senior managers he is not interested in the top job at Bank of America Corp , defusing speculation that he would leave his current post.
A Less Than Opaque Look At Mel Watt's Motivations To Kill The "Audit The Fed" Bill
Tags: American Bankers Assn , American Express , Bank of America , Barney Frank , Counsel Alvarez , Fed Audit , Federal Reserve Transparency Act , Lobbying , Mel Watt , Policy , Tom Woods , Tyler Durden , Wachovia Corp , Zero Hedge This is a guest post from Tyler Durden at Zero Hedge .
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