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NC Jobless Rates Tumbles, Signs Remain Of Sluggish Recovery

Posted by Ran Northam | Jan 28, 2014 | Business

The North Carolina unemployment rate took another dive in the final month of 2013 as 6.9 percent of the workforce claimed jobless benefits, according to the Department of Commerce.

President Obama Introduces Innovation Institute At N.C. State

Posted by Ran Northam | Jan 15, 2014 | Business

“This can be a breakthrough year for America,” President Obama said.

Dillard’s January Closing Date May Be On Hold

Posted by Staff | Jan 14, 2014 | Business

CHAPEL HILL – Dillard’s in University Mall was scheduled to close by the end of January at the latest, but that plan may be on hold for now. A sign which stated that the Dillard’s store was closing has been removed...

LaUNCh Graduates 3 Ventures, Brings In New Class

Posted by Staff | Jan 13, 2014 | Business

“One of the best things we have done for the company was being a part of LaUNCh. It took us to the next level…”

Duke Energy Merger: Two Utilities, One Name

Posted by Ran Northam | Jan 12, 2014 | Business

The merger between Duke Energy and Progress Energy has combined two utilities under one name but the operations of the company remain as two units.

OC Unemployment Still Falling Ahead Of 2014

Posted by Ran Northam | Jan 7, 2014 | Business

Orange County once again took over with North Carolina’s lowest unemployment rate in November falling to the lowest point since December 2008.

Duke In Washington: Setting A Home Base

Posted by Ran Northam | Jan 2, 2014 | Business

Duke University ventured out to Washington, D.C. four years ago and now has a permanent location to offer its students, alumni, and others connected to the University a home base when in the nation’s capitol.

Harrington Bank To Merge With BNC Bancorp

Posted by Staff | Dec 18, 2013 | Business

BNC Bancorp is over 15 times our size, with well-over 15 times our resources. That is really what is driving this merger,” Loeser said.

USPS To Deliver 545 Million Pieces Of Mail This Holiday Season

Posted by Staff | Dec 17, 2013 | Business

The Postal Service expects to deliver holiday greetings and gifts to more than 152 million addresses nationwide.

Wal-Mart, AIG Say They Plan Nearly 700 NC Jobs

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | Business

The world’s largest retail store chain and a financial company that got the biggest U.S. government bailout five years ago are opening new North Carolina operations that expect to employ nearly 700 workers.

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