Economy
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone were just starting to see economic progress after years of conflict. The blow of Ebola, says the World Bank, could be "catastrophic."
Treasury Announces Steps To Reduce Corporate Tax Dodges
They're meant to discourage tax inversions by U.S. corporations. Inversions take place when a company merges with a foreign partner and re-incorporates overseas as a way to avoid U.S. taxes.
Thomasville Clears The Way For Homeless Shelter Move
Thomasville's lone homeless shelter has been approved for a move.
Treasury Announces New Steps To Reduce Corporate Tax Dodges
The Treasury said corporations were increasingly moving their parent companies overseas to dodge U.S. taxes. The Treasury said the practice erodes the tax base.
Why Jewelry Stores Hide The Price Tags
In most stores, you can see how much everything costs. Why do jewelry stores hide the price tags?
Chocolate Factory Brings Sweet Smells To Former Winston-Salem Tobacco Warehouse
The Arts District in downtown Winston-Salem continues to expand, and now there is edible art to enjoy. Black Mountain Chocolate Factory is the first tenant to open in the Old Winston Tobacco Warehouse.
How NASA's New Spaceships Stack Up
Earlier this week, NASA awarded two contracts for new spaceships to commercial companies. Here's how they compare.
In Depth: Wake Forest Baptist Joins Vidant Health, WakeMed In Major Business Partnership
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced Wednesday it will partner with Vidant Health of Greenville and WakeMed of Raleigh in a joint venture at a time in when size and scale in the health care industry are increasingly important.
With U.S. Oil Supply Climbing, Some Call For End To Export Ban
Much of the U.S. oil industry wants to lift a ban that followed the 1970s energy crisis. But those worried about the possibility of higher gas prices and climate change want to keep the ban in place.
Federal Gun Tax Benefits NC Wildlife Research
Wildlife research in North Carolina is benefiting from an increase in sales of guns and ammo in the past few years.