Earnings rise at Energen

Energen Corp. reported a 12 percent boost in net income in the first quarter of 2008.
Energen’s first quarter net income jumped to $116.7 million in 2008 up from $103.9 million during the same time in 2007, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Its operating revenue rose to $521.6 million in the first […]

Charlotte eases outdoor water-use restrictions

Water-use restrictions in Charlotte-Mecklenburg have been amended to allow residents to wash cars and fill pools once a week, effective Saturday.
Customers with odd-numbered addresses may use water for those purposes on Saturdays. Those with even-numbered addresses may do so on Sundays.
In early April, local regulations were amended to allow lawn […]

Bankruptcies Jump 30% in March, Led by Housing-Bust States

The jump in March bankruptcy filings is another indication the U.S. economy is in recession, led by states where the housing boom turned to bust.
The more than 90,000 bankruptcy filings in March were the highest since insolvency laws became more restrictive in October 2005, according to statistics compiled from court records by Jupiter […]

Predictive Biosciences names Klemm as its first president and CEO

Predictive Biosciences Inc. has named Peter Klemm as the company's first president and chief executive officer, according to company officials.
Klemm, formerly CEO of molecular diagnostics company GeneOhm Sciences, will also be named a director of the company, effective Monday, March 24. Klemm's appointment comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Martin […]

Kroger set to open largest North Houston store

Kroger is planning to open its new signature store in Spring on March 2.
The 81,000-square-foot store, located at 2301 Rayford Road, is the largest of the Cincinnati-based grocer’s North Houston locations.
The store will feature "All About You," a health and beauty department that caters specifically to women.
In addition, the […]