ATM glitch affects some Washington Mutual customers looking to withdrawal moneyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some Washington Mutual customers were unable to access their money through WaMu ATMs for about 90 minutes early Friday morning. Bank of America names chief accounting officerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday that Neil A. Cotty will become chief accounting officer, returning to a job he held before. SC Gov. Sanford arrives in Europe for 2-week family vacation, a month after revealing affairCHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and his family have arrived in London for a two-week European vacation. Wells Fargo posts 2nd-quarter profit of $2.6 billion, helped by Wachovia acquisitionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wells Fargo & Co. joined other big banks in announcing a big second-quarter profit and tempering the news by reporting it is still contending with losses from failed loans. Mayfield court filing claims independent test negative for methamphetaminesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday. Ray Shaw, former AP staffer, chairman of American City Business Journals, dies after bee stingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ray Shaw, a former Associated Press newsman and chairman of American City Business Journals, has died of complications from an insect sting. He was 75. BofA posts profit of $2.4 billion, beating estimates, in sign banks may be recoveringCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America joined other major banks in reporting better-than-expected second quarter income Friday, earning $2.42 billion even as losses from failed loans continued to rise. BofA posts 2nd-quarter profit of $2.4 billion, beating Street, in sign banks may be recoveringCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America joined the nation’s other big banks in reporting better than expected earnings, posting a $2.42 billion second-quarter profit even as losses from failed loans continued to rise. Investment banking gains vault JPMorgan Chase to $2.72 billion profits; Credit losses increaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The banking industry has another winner. JPMorgan Chase posts 2nd-quarter profit of $2.72 billion helped by investment banking businessCHARLOTTE, N.C. — JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a 36 percent jump in second-quarter profit Thursday, easily surpassing analysts’ expectations, as strength in investment banking offset higher credit losses. NC investigates why slain man suspected of becoming SC serial killer was released from jailCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina parole officer overloaded with cases should not be blamed for failing to tell jail officers to keep behind bars a career criminal who later killed five people, authorities said Tuesday. CIT Group shares tumble as it talks with regulators on ways to improve its near-term liquidityCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Shares of diversified lender CIT Group Inc. plunged Monday even as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner indicated there could be help for the ailing company. NASCAR: Driver Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test still being analyzedCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR was still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test Friday, four days after demanding the driver submit to a random test. NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug testCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test. NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield willing to sell race team after failed sponsorship searchCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team. Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday’s raceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend’s NASCAR race. Mayfield lawyer: NASCAR driver had two drug tests Monday _ one at lab, one at home with NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday — once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR. NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield’s suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of “a proven methamphetamine user” could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. NASCAR asks court to reverse ruling, restore driver Jeremy Mayfield’s drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. Bank of America authorizes $713 million payment to government under TARPCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday its board has authorized roughly $713 million in dividend payments to the U.S. government under the troubled asset relief program. Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR’s drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge. BofA plans to complete debt exchange soon, boosting capital by more than $33.9B Feds requiredCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it will raise more money than the government said it needed in order to withstand a deepening recession. BofA completes debt exchange, has increased capital by more than $33.9B government requirementCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it will raise more money than the government said it needed in order to withstand a deepening recession. Mayfield will try to get NASCAR suspension lifted in July 1 hearing before federal judgeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court. Families of 2 children put on wrong planes while traveling alone angry over Continental mix-upHOUSTON — The parents of two young girls who were each placed on wrong flights while flying alone over the weekend are demanding that Continental Airlines make sure such mix-ups don’t happen again. ‘Miscommunication’ at Continental Express sends 2 girls to wrong cities over weekendHOUSTON — Continental Airlines said it has taken steps to ensure that proper procedures are followed after two unaccompanied girls were placed on wrong Continental Express flights over the weekend. Consumers, companies re-evaluate insurance coverage during recession, needs to lower costsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Barry Miller figured he was saving $100 a month when he scaled back his disability insurance. After all, he was healthy. Gaughan’s crew chief suspended for using slur toward DavisCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan was suspended indefinitely Thursday for using a racial slur about rival driver Marc Davis, who is black. As Bank of America CEO Lewis testifies on Merrill deal, shares rise, gain analyst supportCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Even as Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis came under fire — again — for buying investment bank Merrill Lynch, his company’s stock soared as analysts became more bullish on the bank and its chieftain. Police say husband who hired man to rape his wife watched as she struggled with her attackerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man accused of arranging his wife’s rape on Craigslist watched as she pushed a knife away from her attacker, then told her to shower afterward to destroy evidence, according to a police document released Wednesday. |