Murdock blogs about fruits, veggies and living a long life

KANNAPOLIS — David Murdock, 86-year-old founder of the N.C. Research Campus, has entered the blogosphere. The billionaire owner of Dole Food Co. posted his second column Wednesday on the Web site The Huffington Post. Murdock first blogged May 20 about the 33 fruits and vegetables he considers k ... view article

N.C. Research Campus showcases its equipment, expertise

KANNAPOLIS — The David H. Murdock Research Institute has started showcasing the array of equipment and expertise available in the Core Laboratory at the N.C. Research Campus. And with more than 20 full-time employees in place, the fledgling institute has started trying to drum up some business. ... view article

Company's Kannapolis plans on hold: PPD's creation of 300 Research Campus jobs evaporates

KANNAPOLIS — A major tenant playing a key role in the business strategy at the N.C. Research Campus has left. Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc. has terminated both its short-term lease for temporary office space in Cannon Village and a long-term lease for 40,000 square feet in a long-delaye ... view article

NCRC: UNC researcher measuring impact of fatty acids on brain development

Little Payton Zerkle didn't know she was the subject of a scientific experiment at the N.C. Research Campus. The curious 16-month-old with a blond topknot just thought she was playing with neat toys and making new friends. "It was fun for her," mother Robyn Warren said. Scientists with the Univ ... view article

Zucchini 500 has produce going fast at the N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market

KANNAPOLIS — Children, start your imaginations. The first-ever "Zucchini 500" will take place June 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market in Kannapolis. Children of all ages can create a race car with a zucchini — think soapbox derby — and compete for prizes in five categor ... view article