Money & Jobs
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Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson takes aim at surprise delivery fees
“People should know upfront how much they’ll pay for something, instead of getting to the checkout page to see surprise fees tacked on,” NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
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North Carolina is suing Trump’s Department of Education. Here’s why
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says a Trump administration rule capping loans for nursing students is “unlawful.”
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NC Republicans agree to loosen alcohol laws, but nix Sunday ABC sales
Canned cocktails and “happy hour” promotions are in. Sunday ABC liquor sales are out in NC. Here’s why.
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As the weather warms, so can challenges for North Carolina shellfish farmers
North Carolina shellfish farmers have avoided any major mortality events in 2026. But warming coastal waters can bring diseases and viruses.
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Goodyear may close Fayetteville plant, putting 1,700 jobs at risk
One of the largest employers in the Fayetteville area, Goodyear, could close by the end of 2027. Here’s what to know.
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Gas prices are rising in NC. Where to find the cheapest gas in the state
As Trump’s war in Iran continues to affect prices at the pump, here’s where you will find the highest and lowest gas prices in NC.
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Opinion: Why Fayetteville passed on a data center moratorium
A Fayetteville city lawyer told the City Council that a data center moratorium would be the only way to stop a controversial new data center.
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Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
Whether you’re a first-time or recurring user of buy now, pay later plans, here are some expert recommendations to use buy now, pay later loans responsibly.
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5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping in North Carolina
The average American is going to spend more than $800 this year on back-to-school shopping. Yikes. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank in North Carolina.
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With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar?
The typical household is sitting on $60 to $90 in neglected coins, enough to fill one or two pint-size beer mugs, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans throw away millions of dollars in coins like the penny every year, literally treating them like trash.
