Tag: Consumer
Wells Fargo fined $1B for mortgage, auto lending abuses
Wells Fargo will pay $1 billion to federal regulators to settle charges tied to misconduct at its mortgage and auto lending business.
Supreme Court hears case about online sales tax collection
The Supreme Court sounded concerned Tuesday about doing away with a rule that has meant consumers don't get charged sales tax on some online purchases.
A look at area outage maps with severe weather looming
We have links that will take you to local outage maps as severe weather enters our area.
Sears to close at Independence Mall in Wilmington
Sears will close its Independence Mall location ahead of the mall’s renovation.
Independence Mall change could begin this year
For the first time the new owners of Independence Mall spoke about their plans for the Wilmington retail center.
Wrightsville Beach renourishment project done ahead of schedule
When visitors arrive at Wrightsville Beach this holiday weekend they'll find the beach renourished ahead of schedule.
Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from trash to Blockbuster, dies at 80
H. Wayne Huizenga, a college dropout who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died.
As robocalls skyrocket, is the government doing enough to stop them?
The Federal Communications and Trade Commissions are holding a joint forum Friday morning to address the sharp rise in unwanted robocalls.
Report: North Carolina cities need powers to aid broadband
The association representing North Carolina's cities and towns says new legislation is needed to develop partnerships between local governments and private broadband providers so areas still lacking high-speed internet are covered.
