Business Video
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Fay gives temporary bump to oil prices
Oil prices rose then slid as it became clear Tropical Storm Fay would not affect drilling.
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Convention center to boost downtown’s bottom line
City leaders and business owners say Raleigh's $221 million investment in a new convention center will reap economic benefits for the capital.
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N.C. unemployment rate surges up
The surge in the state's unemployment rate caught an NCSU economist off guard.
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North Hills East construction underway
North Hills East is to include shops, offices, residences and a retirement community.
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Woman takes 'lemon laptop' problems to 5 on Your Side
It takes a lot of books, brains and bucks to get through law school. A working computer is also a big help. After dealing with intermittent issues with her Toshiba laptop for nearly three years, Catherine Hamilton called 5 on Your Side’s Monica Laliberte for help.
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Wilson tobacco market opens
What used to be the biggest day of the year for farmers now brings very little fanfare. That is due to a federal buyout and changes to the way the tobacco crop is sold.
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Brewery, winery offer free tastings
In the next installment of her “Summer on a Budget” series, WRAL reporter Kim Dean finds places that offer free wine and beer tastings.
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Restaurant ratings (July 14-20, 2008)
Take a look at low-scoring restaurants in Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Orange counties from the week of July 14-20.
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High gas prices take toll on charity workers
High gas prices are taking a toll on charity workers, who often use their own vehicles.
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Beijing sanitized for foreign visitors
Fewer cars and less dog meat on the menu as the Olympics loom
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Shoppers aim to save millions on tax-free weekend
Shoppers will save about $9.2 million, on back-to-school supplies exempted from sales tax this weekend.
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Consumers list top complaints
A survey shows home construction and sales disappointments rate high among consumer complaints.
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Tax-free weekend is another 'Black Friday' for shoppers
Charline Vick and her family planned to head to the beach this weekend. However, their plans quickly changed when they learned that stores will offer certain items at reduced prices this weekend as part of the seventh annual tax-free shopping holiday.
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Marriott will nearly double downtown Raleigh hotel rooms
The Fayetteville Street hotel is holding a "soft" opening Thursday, with the official grand opening planned for Aug. 27.
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Stores plan more deals on sales-tax-free weekend
Stores at Northgate Mall in Durham are planning big sales to attract more shoppers.
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Tarboro tractor maker faces financial problems
Documents show Farmtrac owes more than $55 million and was in such poor financial shape it couldn't afford to declare bankruptcy.
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Economic news bad across sectors
The mortgage crisis widened and unemployment rose last month in North Carolina and across the country.
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Economist discusses impact of Wachovia's loss
N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the impact on Wachovia's $8.9 billion loss on investors, consumers and the economy.
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Realtors balk at funding transfer tax fight
For months, Realtors called a real estate transfer tax an unfair tax on homeowners. Now, they're calling a $10 million effort to fight the tax an unfair tax on themselves.
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Home renovations for renters spark controversy in Raleigh
There is growing concern over home renovations in some south Raleigh neighborhoods. The owners are expanding their homes to make room for renters. However, not everyone is happy about the make-shift apartments.
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Amid banking worries, N.C. banks are strong
The North Carolina Bankers Association says the state's banking industry is exceptionally strong but not full proof.
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What's Fannie, Freddie trouble all about?
What do the troubles of mortgage companies mean to the average person?
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Businesses give away gas cards
many local businesses are using free gas cards to bring in customers.
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N.C. Research Campus keeps growing, business director says
Clyde Higgs, vice president of business development for the North Carolina Research Campus, isn’t divulging names, but he says more businesses and universities are expected to join the list of partners for the $1.5 billion Web site.
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One on one with Jim Goodnight: SAS keeps customer focus
Jim Goodnight, co-founder and chief executive officer at SAS, says two crucial factors in his company’s growth are retaining employees and staying focused on customers. SAS is one of nine companies featured in the best-selling book “The Breakthrough Company.”
