Though many big-box stores are gearing up for 24 or even 48 hours of non-stop sales this holiday weekend, some are fighting the new trend of shopping on Thanksgiving.
ORANGE COUNTY – According to the North Carolina Department of Revenue, the local economy is showing signs of improvement. The year-end results for Orange County show taxable retail sales rose seven percent between 2011 and...
This column was always supposed to be about how and where we spend our money. Many times I’ve expanded my definition to talk about how public money is spent and the choices made by people paid with public money. This edition...
Chapelboro.com offers us a virtual town square where we can learn what’s happening and exchange ideas. But any strong community offers places where we can physically be together as well, exchanging a quick hug or sharing...