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EconomyLeland businesses worried about possible sign restrictionsSubmitted by Jayne Dees on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 5:35pm.READ MORE: 
Business owners in Leland are worried potential restrictions on signs in town could cost them money.
Thursday town council will discuss limiting signs to a maximum height of six to eight feet depending on the business's zoning area.
Full story...McCrory talks up priorities in NC State of StateSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 12:40am.READ MORE: Republican Gov. Pat McCrory says his new administration will focus on the economy, education and the efficiency of state government services.
Full story...Obama pushes for higher minimum wage on plant tourSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 2:27pm.READ MORE: President Barack Obama is pushing for a higher minimum wage because he says Americans who work full time should not be in poverty.
Full story...Southport businesses cash in on 'Safe Haven'Submitted by Christina Anthony on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 12:40am.READ MORE: NC bill would create new vocational HS diplomasSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 1:39pm.READ MORE:
A new bill working its way through the North Carolina legislature would create new high school graduation requirements focusing on vocational training to help graduating students not headed to college to get jobs.
Full story... » Wilmington lagging in job creationSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 11:14pm.READ MORE:
A recent North Carolina Department of Commerce study shows that Wilmington has the third worst job creation rate in the state of North Carolina, but one area business is helping to buck that trend.
Full story...McCrory wants NC college focus on in-demand jobsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 2:18pm.READ MORE: Budget, economy, crime hot topics in State of the City addressSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:07am.READ MORE:
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo admits that the issues and challenges facing his city are many, but despite those issues Saffo says that progress is being made on multiple fronts.
Full story...Wilmington leaders talk strategy to foster economic growthSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 11:01pm.READ MORE: Tuesday night Wilmington leaders reviewed last year's economic development and put a plan in place for further growth in 2013 at WHQR's public forum.
Full story...NC unemployment rate edges up in DecemberSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 11:53am.READ MORE:
The state Commerce Department said Friday the rate was 9.2 percent in December, compared with 9.1 percent in November. That's down from 10.4 percent in December 2011.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: 2012 best year for homes sales at St. JamesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 9:40am.READ MORE:
A Brunswick County golf community is experiencing a boom in home sales. In fact, the leaders at St. James Plantation say 2012 was their best year yet.
Full story...StarNews: Corning cutting 100 salaried jobs in NCSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 7:47pm.READ MORE:
Corning Inc. is cutting a total of 100 salaried positions at its three North Carolina facilities, the company said Monday.
Full story...'Bring it! Downtown' showing signs of successSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 4:50pm.READ MORE:
Members of Wilmington's "Bring it! Downtown" campaign say the last six months were a success. The group told City Council this morning it surpassed benchmarks from council while increasing membership from 42 to 71.
Full story...Sneads Ferry experiencing building boomSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 7:00pm.READ MORE: The new year is bringing new business to Sneads Ferry. While some see dollar signs with new job opportunities, others say they're sad to see so much construction. To some, the sound of constructions it the sound of success. To others, it's something much different.
Full story...County unemployment rates show big drop in Pender since Nov. '11Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 5:07pm.READ MORE:
Pender County has shown the biggest improvement over the last year. The unemployment rate has dropped 2.4 points percent drop over the course of a year to 10.0 percent. That tied with two other counties for the second biggest drop in the entire state since November 2011.
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