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EconomyJob seekers get their career lives in shape at bootcampSubmitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 6:28pm.READ MORE: 
Although some say the recession is over, many across the nation and in southeastern North Carolina are still without jobs.
Full story...Whiteville cashes in on show businessSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 3:50pm.READ MORE:
It was lights, camera, action today in Columbus County. The cast and crew of the movie "Hick" set up to film in historic downtown Whiteville.
Full story... » State ending Extended Benefits Program as unemploment slidesSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 3:38pm.READ MORE: Governor talks jobs during visitSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 5:33pm.READ MORE:
The governor is making several stops around the state on a "jobs tour." We wanted to know what specifically she has in the works for southeastern North Carolina when it comes to jobs.
Full story...Perdue to visit Whiteville, LelandSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/28/2011 - 12:54pm.READ MORE: Wrightsville Beach Marathon benefical for runners and economySubmitted by Katie Harden on Sun, 03/20/2011 - 12:54pm.READ MORE:
2,400 runners took off before sunrise for the Wrightsville Beach Marathon and Half-marathon Sunday morning. The race started in Wrightsville Beach, made it's way around the Landfall community and ended in Mayfair.
Full story...Unemployment up in 99 of NC's 100 countiesSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 10:33am.READ MORE: Economists say local economy will grow moderately over next several yearsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 5:25pm.READ MORE: 2010 tourist spending sets recordSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 1:43pm.READ MORE:
Visitors to North Carolina spent a record $17 billion in 2010, an increase of nine percent from 2009. The number was higher than the previous record of $16.8 billion set in 2008.
Full story... » California is Perdue's trade trip destinationSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 11:30am.READ MORE:
Gov. Bev Perdue says she believes it's a good time to try to lure California-based companies to build or expand in North Carolina.
Full story... » Property in NC coastal counties loses valueSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 10:11am.READ MORE:
Recent tax valuations in Brunswick and Carteret counties show property prices have dropped by more than 25 percent since the peak of the coastal real estate bubble.
Full story... » Area gas prices surge amid Mideast tensionsSubmitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:49pm.READ MORE:
Although the unrest in the Middle East has not decreased the global supply of oil so far, analysts say fear and uncertainty about the region are to blame for a sudden hike in gas prices.
Full story...CFPUA customers will see a rate hike soonSubmitted by Nadine Maeser on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 12:29am.READ MORE:
You might want to think twice before letting the water run. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is raising rates.
Full story...Business leaders tell Hagan access to money tightSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:33pm.READ MORE:
Sen. Kay Hagan was in the Port City today to talk business. Hagan heard from area business and community leaders during a business roundtable, where the topic of access to capital was the main concern.
Full story...GOOD NEWS: Consumer Confidence Index hits 3-year highSubmitted by Scott Pickey on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:09am.READ MORE:
The Consumer Confidence Index rose in February
to its highest point in three years as consumers are feeling more
positive about their income prospects and the direction the economy
is headed.
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