Business

Several major retail chains are closing their doors. The Sharper Image at Mayfaire is one of 96 company locations closing its doors. Full story...

In these rocky economic times many people are looking for a good place to invest their money. Full story...

Just a year ago it was in danger of closing its doors for good. But now the Bladen County Hospital is getting ready to expand its services. Full story...

Open source software distributor Red Hat Inc. says its fourth-quarter profit rose seven percent as increased sales and marketing expenses offset a jump in revenue. Full story...

UNCW athletes have a million reasons why they should be grateful to the CEO of PPD. Full story...

Protecting yourself and your money during tough financial times -- that's the message from Attorney General Roy Cooper as he released the list of top ten consumer complaints of 2007. Full story...

It may have been its 141st annual meeting, but the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce was focused on the future Thursday. Full story...

Do you dread going to work every morning? Or do you head in with a spring in your step? How much you like your job has a lot to do with how well you actually do it. Full story...

Julia's Florist on Kerr Avenue in Wilmington had more than 200 walk-in customers this afternoon and delivered more than 450 orders. Full story...

Brunswick County may be giving Wilmington's hotel industry some competition, with four hotels on the way within the next year. Full story...