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EconomyVisitor spending up in most areas, but not New Hanover CountySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 6:03pm.READ MORE:  Visitors in the Tar Heel state spent almost $17 billion last year. The Governor's Office today released the visitor spending numbers from 2008 and they reflect some positive economic news for most of North Carolina.
Full story...A day at the beach an economic trendSubmitted by Jolene Reilly on Fri, 07/31/2009 - 5:53pm.READ MORE: Family budgets aren't going as far as they used to, and neither are families when it comes to taking vacations.
Full story...Workshop helps small businesses find their waySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 9:58am.READ MORE: Homelessness strikes some as economy staggersSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 10:56am.READ MORE: The state of the economy is forcing people to make life changes they never thought they would have to make; in some cases, losing their jobs and their homes. Meghan Packer met a group who is trying to make ends meet - after trading in a house for a tent.
Full story...Saving money on prescription medicationsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 3:55pm.READ MORE: Cause for economic optimism?Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 6:05pm.READ MORE: Area unemployment rates are the highest they've been in the last 15 years, but early rebounds in retail sales, real estate sales, and room occupancy tax collections are signs of strength for the local economy.
Full story...Cooperative Bank reopening as First BankSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 6:08am.READ MORE: For the second time this year, a Wilmington-based bank has failed. The state Bank Commissioner Friday closed Cooperative Bank.
Full story...Cruise ship docks in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 5:43pm.READ MORE: Marino on Money: April 15Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 6:03pm.READ MORE: In this economy it's important to make good financial decisions.
To help you stay informed, we'll be hearing regularly from certified financial planner Ross Marino.
Full story...Gov. Perdue visits Wilmington, economic announcement a bustSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 3:11pm.READ MORE: Gov. Bev Perdue was supposed to attend a hastily-assembled press conference at Screen Gems Wednesday to make a "major economic announcement." Full story...Wilmington metro area not in a recession, at least not yetSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 7:54pm.READ MORE: As business professionals and area leaders had breakfast Thursday, economists served up their numbers. The good news is that according to UNC-Wilmington Senior Economist Woody Hall, our area is doing relatively well despite the worst national economy since the early 1980s.
Full story...People saved more money in 2008Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 7:00pm.READ MORE: According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, people saved a lot more money in 2008. For some, putting more money aside became a necessity.
Full story...Local auto sales beat monthly averages during DecemberSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 12/31/2008 - 6:12pm.READ MORE: Fewer Pet AdoptionsSubmitted by WWAY on Sun, 12/14/2008 - 11:27pm.READ MORE: The weak economy is not only affecting people, it's hurting animals too. Shelters are packed because few people are able to adopt.
Full story...Circuit City filing for bankruptcySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 4:17pm.READ MORE: |
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