Economy

Big plans are in the works for the intersection of Gordon Road and North College. Plans call for a 250,000 square foot shopping center. Full story...

RVing is a great way to see the country, but soaring fuel prices may put the brakes on one of the summer's popular vacation activities. Some motor homes have a 55 gallon fuel tank and it costs around $200 to fill. That's up almost $50 from last year. Full story...

A new biodiesel facility has just been approved to be built in Wilmington. The new production plant will be built at the Wilmington state port. Construction is expected to start in about six months. Full story...

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

The $600 economic stimulus checks are hot off the printers and will soon be on their way to your home. Now the big question: How to spend it? Some people said they will pay bills or pay off student loans. Others said they plan to spend the money on regular expenses, like food and gas. Full story...

Those long-promised tax rebates are now on their way to U.S. taxpayers. Full story...

You can add rice to the list of worldwide shortage concerns. Two major US wholesale clubs are now rationing rice. Full story...

Earlier this week we reported how the struggling economy means fewer summer jobs for college students. Full story...

As gas prices and food prices soar and housing prices plummet average Americans are increasingly worried about their finances. Full story...

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