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February 12, 2012

Savvy Shopper: Reader is looking for consignment sales, stores
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I recently asked readers about the best inexpensive wine and whether you have other shopping topics worth exploring. Read More

$1.5 million bid made for Ghost Town in Sky
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A $1.5 million bid has been made to buy a wild west amusement park in the North Carolina mountains that has been closed for most of the past decade. Read More

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Tobacco workers not likely to see big paychecks again
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The sun appears to be setting on the era of high-dollar tobacco manufacturing jobs in Winston-Salem. Read More

February 11, 2012

Unemployment benefits at risk again for state's jobless
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RALEIGH -- Thousands of jobless people in North Carolina again face the prospect that their unemployment benefits will expire at the end of this month as Democrats and Republicans engage in political brinksmanship in Washington over the status of the soci... Read More

February 10, 2012

Aldi: News of store in northwest Greensboro 'premature'
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The grocer says it is still negotiating with the shopping center developer for space. Read More

Why Bank of America is the new Citigroup
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On a normal day, 4 billion shares of stock change hands on the New York Stock Exchange. One in 10 belongs to a single company. It's not McDonald's or IBM, both of which have been on a tear. Read More

Greensboro Partnership outlines to-do list
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The report calls for new educational, economic and recreational opportunities in the city. Read More

Feds investigating door fires in 2007 Camrys, RAV4s
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the probe could affect as many as 830,000 vehicles. Read More

LabCorp profit rises in fourth quarter
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The adjusted earnings for the Burlington company topped Wall Street estimates, but the revenue figure was slightly below Wall Street expectations. Read More

February 9, 2012

State unemployment system under review
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The $2.7 billion debt that North Carolina has incurred to pay unemployment benefits in the wake of the recession has led the N.C. Chamber of Commerce to commission a comprehensive study of the state's unemployment system. Read More

North Carolina to receive $338 million in $25 billion foreclosure settlement
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Five major banks will reduce loans for nearly 1 million households and send $2,000 checks to about 750,000 Americans who were improperly foreclosed upon. Read More

Thomas Built Buses is ramping up production, adding jobs
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Thomas Built Buses Inc. is stepping up production and adding 50 jobs companywide, the company said Wednesday. Read More

Beef prices likely to rise over the next 2 years
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Ranchers have sold more of their cattle in recent years to meet increased costs for feed, fuel and other expenses. Read More

Lower-hassle screening coming to 28 airports including Charlotte
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Frequent fliers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport could soon get through security a little faster, as the Transportation Safety Administration rolls out its PreCheck expedited screening program in Charlotte. Read More

Update: Lorillard profit up 20 percent
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The Greensboro company says it sold about 6 percent more cigarettes on gains from Newport, its biggest brand, and its low-priced Maverick brand. Read More

N.C. panel touts wind energy use

A new study released Wednesday by Gov. Bev Perdue said North Carolina had the largest offshore wind resource on the East Coast and that the state should work with industry to develop the wind energy industry. Read More

Deadline to claim scratch-off prizes approaches

The deadline to claim prizes for 11 of the state's instant scratch-off games is Feb. 16. Read More

Greensboro woman wins $181,279 in state lottery

Leslie Turner collected her $181,279 in winnings Wednesday after she and two others won the Dec. 23 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot. Read More

February 8, 2012

Update: Solstas picks High Point for major expansion

Solstas Lab Partners, which already employs more than 700 in High Point, will add up to 500 jobs over the next several years. Read More

Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath

A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks. Read More

Reynolds American posts quarterly profit

The nation's second-biggest tobacco company reported a 16 percent increase in earnings due to higher prices and productivity gains. Read More

Nature-loving 'Lorax' goes commercial with movie tie-ins

The studio's nearly 70 launch partners — including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Whole Foods Market — are seeking to latch onto the Lorax's nature-friendly message. Read More

February 7, 2012

Aldi to open store on New Garden Road

The grocery store will open sometime in 2013 in the New Garden Square shopping center. Read More

More jobs on the way, by way of Hong Kong

Greensboro beats out Baltimore, Nashville and Orlando as LF USA, an apparel distributor, expects to double in size in the coming years. Read More

Job openings jump to near a 3-year high

Job openings in the private sector reached the highest point in almost three and a half years. Read More

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