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May. 16, 2013 @ 01:32 PM

Grover Norquist visiting NC as tax debate grows

An influential national anti-tax advocate says he's not taking sides in North Carolina's tax reform debate as Republicans in the House and Senate have released competing plans.


May. 07, 2013 @ 04:49 PM

New stock market milestone: Dow 15,000

The Dow Jones industrial average punched through another milestone Tuesday: its first close above 15,000.


Apr. 30, 2013 @ 03:56 PM

MPAA says Iron Man 3 filming netted jobs in NC

The Motion Picture Association of America released a study Tuesday attributing $180 million and 2,000 jobs in North Carolina to filming from Iron Man 3.


Apr. 22, 2013 @ 11:11 PM

NC Senate gives initial OK on legal notice options

More local governments would be allowed to post legal advertising online rather than in newspapers to comply with state law in a bill making its way through the General Assembly.


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Apr. 21, 2013 @ 01:14 PM

State: Timing of termination 'could have better'

State officials said their notification of a contract termination between the Western Highlands Network and the state Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) could have been handled differently.


Apr. 11, 2013 @ 08:57 AM

Jobless rate decreases in county

For the first time since November, the number of unemployed in Rutherford County decreased.


Mar. 19, 2013 @ 11:44 AM

Split council approves housing project

On a split vote here Monday night, Town Council gave the go-head Monday night for a multi-housing project to be constructed off Piney Ridge Road in Forest City.


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May. 16, 2013 @ 01:32 PM

Grover Norquist visiting NC as tax debate grows

An influential national anti-tax advocate says he's not taking sides in North Carolina's tax reform debate as Republicans in the House and Senate have released competing plans.


Apr. 30, 2013 @ 03:56 PM

MPAA says Iron Man 3 filming netted jobs in NC

The Motion Picture Association of America released a study Tuesday attributing $180 million and 2,000 jobs in North Carolina to filming from Iron Man 3.


Apr. 22, 2013 @ 11:11 PM

NC Senate gives initial OK on legal notice options

More local governments would be allowed to post legal advertising online rather than in newspapers to comply with state law in a bill making its way through the General Assembly.


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May. 07, 2013 @ 04:49 PM

New stock market milestone: Dow 15,000

The Dow Jones industrial average punched through another milestone Tuesday: its first close above 15,000.


Apr. 22, 2013 @ 01:43 PM

Drop in gas prices benefits US drivers, economy

A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive development for the economy.


Apr. 22, 2013 @ 11:45 AM

Fallout for states rejecting Medicaid expansion

Rejecting the Medicaid expansion in the federal health care law could have unexpected consequences for states where Republican lawmakers remain steadfastly opposed to what they scorn as "Obamacare."