Category: Expenses

Counties, Towns Unite to Oppose Ferry Tolls

Collection Shacks’ linger from thwarted 2013 attempt   MINNESOTT BEACH – Seen here just inside the gate of the departure point for crossings of the Neuse River, this small enclosure – in place for more than 10 years — was originally meant to house toll-takers….

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NC-based First Citizens Bank acquires remnants of Silicon Valley Bank SHOCKER !! Former SVB branches already doing business as First Citizens

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, by First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company.  The FDIC quickly created Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, following…

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Expert shares tips for more miles per gallon!

With unleaded gas prices pushing five dollars a gallon and headed higher with no end in sight, this is a great time to examine fuel saving methods.  Some actions will yield significant savings while others less so.  However, lots of small actions will make measurable…

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