(WINSTON-SALEM, NC) -- Krispy Kreme announced Thursday that it's extended an agreement with LLC Doughnuts Café, to include the development of 15 new doughnut shops in Russia --  throughout the greater St. Petersburg area over the next five years -- Krispy Kreme’s beein in the Moscow-area since April 2012.

(RALEIGH, NC) -- The federal government is inviting the public to comment on an environmental assessment that supports wind energy development off North Carolina. The public can submit comments through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's website or attend three public meetings in February along the coast.

(CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Chiquita expects its move from Charlotte to cost between $25 million and $40 million. Tthe company said Wednesday the estimate includes severance payments for employees and refunds to state and local governments for incentives paid to attract the headquarters. The company is leaving Charlotte after its $680 million acquisition by two Brazilian companies that took Chiquita private.