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A hospital chain in rural, western North Carolina is looking for a money infusion and considering a merger with a larger hospital system.
Gov. Pat McCrory says a new law laying out rules for building wind farms in North Carolina will help create a diverse supply of energy for the state and boost the economy.
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The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about "cramming," when unauthorized charges sneak onto people's cellphone bills.
Negotiating a salary for a new job or a raise at an existing job can be intimidating. Experts say most people negotiate the wrong way…
A quarter-inch crack in the reactor at the Shearon Harris nuclear plant in southwest Wake County has forced Duke Energy to take the…
YouTube averages 1 billion views a month, and whether it's the latest Korean pop music video or morning show anchor gaffes, it's the…
Chicago-based Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) will expand operations and add 350 jobs at its Six Forks Road location in Raleigh, the…
The lack of sales tax on Internet purchases takes money out of the local cash registers. And a new law may see the discounts coming…
North Carolina would concentrate more money on big-ticket transportation projects like bridges, new road links and upgrading rail…
This is the time of year when more people put their homes on the market...and more are starting their search for a new home. Right…
After a successful Kickstarter campaign contributed to the making of a 'Veronica Mars' movie, more filmmakers see crowdsourcing as a…
Raleigh has beautiful parks spread out across the city. An idea from the West Coast could bring a few of those to the streets of…
More and more Americans are using health clinics inside retail stores instead of going to the doctor or emergency room. Companies are…
Real estate broker and analyst Al Schnaidt talks about the continuing rebound of the Triangle housing market.
How much is a mother's work worth? More than you might think, according to a recent study by Salary.com.
Summer is right around the corner, and people are starting to plan vacations. Orbitz.com Senior Editor Jeanenne Tornatore talks with…
A bill backed by Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake, would change a tax credit North Carolina provides to film and television production…
How would you like to work for a company that comes with fringe benefits like free sushi for lunch? How about a little yoga? That's…
Baby Boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 per day. Cathy Weatherford, president and CEO of Insured Retirement Institute, talks…
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