Wilmington Leaders Want More Film Incentives
Officials in Wilmington are urging North Carolina lawmakers to boost film grants.
Economy
As Oil Prices Tank, Firms Large And Small Feel The Pain
Oil companies are laying off thousands of workers, and firms that provide services to support the industry — from drilling to seismic surveys — have been told they must slash costs to keep working.
Report: State Needs To Address Failing Incentive Deals
A new report finds that the Triad doesn't fare well when it comes to job incentive money issued by the state.
With Quakes Spiking, Oil Industry Is Under The Microscope In Oklahoma
Oil is big business in Oklahoma, and the industry has been a boon for many cities here. But there are concerns that techniques used for extracting oil are behind a surge in temblors in the state.
Heaps Of Oranges Could Rot As West Coast Dock Dispute Drags On
Millions of pounds of citrus fruit are stranded and at risk of spoiling in warehouses and boats at major ports in California. It's the result of a dockworker labor dispute that's jammed operations.
Satisfied Patients Now Make Hospitals Richer, But Is That Fair?
The Affordable Care Act made sure that hospitals scoring well on patient satisfaction surveys are paid more by Medicare. But some say that gives small, boutique hospitals an unfair edge.
From Jobs To Car Parts, Port Dispute Rippling Through The Economy
A labor dispute between shipping lines and dock workers has created big cargo backups at many West Coast ports. The slowdown is touching nearly every part of the nation's consumer economy.
Why Slow Electronic Payments Can Cause Cash Flow Problems
Electronic messages can circle the globe in an instant, but electronic payments can still take days to complete. This often puts consumers at greater risk of getting hit with late fees.
Blind Boy's Quest Prompts Australia To Plan Tactile Cash
Blind since birth, Connor McLeod couldn't tell how much money he'd been given for Christmas. So he started a petition seeking banknotes that can be differentiated by touch.
After Sandy: Insurance Claim Battles Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers
Over two years after Superstorm Sandy flooded homes in New Jersey and New York, legal battles still rage over insurance claims to repair damage. But insurance companies aren't playing by the rules.