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Money current issue in water fight

A new billboard is sparking more debate between Alcoa and Stanly County in the ongoing fight over the relicensing of the hydroelectric dams the company has operated for the past 50 years.

03/19/2010 05:41 PM

Proper research can weed out contractors unfit for the job

With spring often comes new home improvement projects, but the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to do their homework before hiring a contractor to do a job.

03/19/2010 02:44 PM

Library officials to close 12 branches, cut 148 jobs

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library announced Thursday the closure of 12 branches and the elimination of 148 positions to make up for a $2 million budget shortfall.

Updated 03/18/2010 08:31 PM

Obama signs jobs bill, says more must be done

President Barack Obama has signed into law a package of tax breaks and spending designed to give the nation a jobs boost.

03/18/2010 04:04 PM

First-time jobless claims drop slightly

The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight week. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains.

03/18/2010 04:00 PM

Caterpillar to lay off Clayton staff, restructure facility

Officials with the Caterpillar facility in Clayton said they will lay off 121 employees in the next 60 days ahead of a restructuring plan. The employees were informed of the layoffs in the fall.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:51 PM

Shortfalls mean massive cuts for Meck Co. Parks and Rec

Mecklenburg County budget shortfalls will take their toll on the parks and recreation department. It must slash 5.6 percent of its current budget and possibly up to 50 percent of next year's.

Updated 03/17/2010 05:10 PM

Perdue heads to Hollywood to lure movies to N.C.

Gov. Bev Perdue and economic recruiters are equipped with a more generous tax credit as they travel to Hollywood to try to attract more movies and television productions to film in North Carolina.

Updated 03/17/2010 01:51 PM

High unemployment leads to massive debt for N.C.

It is expected that by the end of the year, North Carolina will owe the federal government up to $3.5 billion for money its borrowing to pay unemployment benefits.

03/16/2010 04:30 PM

Winston-Salem bids to become Google test site

Winston-Salem leaders announced this morning they are making a pitch to be one of Google's test sites for its broadband Internet network.

03/15/2010 02:02 PM

Architecture layoffs indicate slow construction industry

Thirty to 40 percent of architecture firms in the region have laid off some of their staff during the past few years, and fewer architecture jobs has a trickle down effect on other industries like design and construction.

03/14/2010 04:19 PM

Charlotte leaders: New jobs may take time

Charlotte area leaders say it may take some time before new jobs impact the unemployment rate. At least 35 business relocations and expansions in Mecklenburg County within the last 12 months are expected to create more than 5,000 new jobs.

03/12/2010 09:32 AM