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EconomyCollege freshmen hopeful about future despite tough economySubmitted by Asha Dave on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:NC government losses push jobless rate to 10 percentSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:21am.READ MORE:
North Carolina's unemployment rate topped 10 percent in July as layoffs by school districts and other government employers outweighed private sector gains.
Full story... » Toyota of Wilmington to expand despite Japan tsunami and economic recessionSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:43pm.READ MORE:Tourism spending increases in New Hanover county and statewideSubmitted by Laura Seel on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 9:54pm.READ MORE:
Tourism spending is up in New Hanover county. The county ranks 9th in the state for economic impact through tourism.
Full story... » Grocery auction may become reality TV showSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 11:42pm.READ MORE:Job openings rose in June, though levels are lowSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:33am.READ MORE:
Employers posted more job openings in June, a sign that hiring could improve a bit in the coming months.
Full story... » ONLY ON 3: Sen. Burr answers viewer questions about economy, WashingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:09am.READ MORE:US stocks rise after big fallSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 12:22pm.READ MORE:
Bargain hunters are pushing stocks up in midday trading, and the Dow briefly was above 11,000.
Full story... » McIntyre: Focus should be local, not on Washington in wake of credit downgradeSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 5:28pm.READ MORE:
We caught up with Rep. Mike McIntyre today in Brunswick Ccounty and asked him for his thoughts about Standard & Poor's downgrade of America's credit rating. The congressman says southeastern North Carolina cannot focus on the debate in Washington, but rather should focus our attention here locally to boost our own economy.
Full story... » S&P downgrades US credit ratingSubmitted by Laura Seel on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 10:03pm.READ MORE:
The US credit rating has been downgraded from AAA by S&P. This is the first time in the history of credit ratings that the US rating has been downgraded.
Full story... » Stocks mostly lower after a day of wild swingsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 4:34pm.READ MORE:
Stocks are closing mostly lower after a day of whipsaw trading. The Dow Jones industrial average traded in a huge range of 400 points.
Full story... » Shoppers, stores get ready for tax free weekendSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 8:13pm.READ MORE:Dow average plunges 513, worst drop since 2008Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 4:23pm.READ MORE:
The stock market is finishing its worst day since the financial crisis.
Full story... » Wilmington factory to close, cut 90 jobsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 1:56pm.READ MORE:
Terex Cranes will shut down its production facilities in Wilmington. The company says approximately 90 employees will be laid off
Full story... » Obama: Debt deal is only a first stepSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 1:50pm.READ MORE:
The Senate has approved an emergency bill to avert a first-ever government default with just hours to spare.
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