He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.
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When the low-cost Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 2, it created an opening for other carriers to grow. Here’s what analysts say likely will happen.
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Incentives supercharge cash flow and reduces borrowing costs for utilities, but leave ratepayers waiting for years to see a benefit.
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The Trump administration still has other avenues to implement the import taxes that are a cornerstone of the president's economic policy.
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A new poll shows 61% of voters say health costs will have a "major impact" on their vote in November's midterm elections.
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Oil prices have crossed back above $100 a barrel as the Iran-Hormuz standoff intensifies, with Brent at $100.06 and WTI at $94.81. JP Morgan warns a full Strait of Hormuz closure could push oil to $130 — taking gasoline above $5 in many US states. Every $10 oil move adds roughly $0.25 to a g…
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Small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.
The G7 has broadly agreed on the need to lessen reliance on Chinese critical mineral supplies. But there are disagreements between the US and Europe on how to do it, and fresh US tariff threats are challenging transatlantic unity.
What led to the shutdown of Spirit Airlines? Was it mismanagement, government interference, or the Iran war?
Tech layoffs surged in Q1 2026 as companies cut more than 81,000 jobs while shifting more spending toward AI chips, data centers, and infrastructure.
The transportation secretary said he doesn't think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines struggling amid high jet fuel prices.
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday after failing to secure creditor support for a U.S. government bailout plan. The airline's collapse is the industry's first casualty linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, who had proposed…
Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.
Trump signed an executive order Thursday that will broaden access to retirement savings for workers whose employers don’t offer 401(k)-type plans.
A water main broke on U.S. Highway 70 East near Rolands Chapel Road.
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No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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After losing both Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans to the NBA Draft, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer has softened the blow by receiving a commitment from former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell.
The UNC baseball squad continues to roll its way through 2026, while several other team are still fighting for NCAA Tournament sports.
The Carolina Panthers have not completely arrived just yet, but they're getting closer.
After a multi-week cold snap this past winter, Carol Hardison, CEO of Crisis Assistance Ministry in Charlotte, braced for a surge in requests for help paying higher utility bills.
He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.
The last thing you want to think about now is taxes. You’ ve just completed your return, and hopefully received your refund. But the remaining $200 billion in refunds reflects excess withholding— i.e., the interest-free loan taxpayers made to the U.S. Treasury.
It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.
The April employment report was better than expected. The economy added 115,000 jobs (about twice what analysts predicted), and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%.
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A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.
“Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.
He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
The Splash Pad at the Marion Community Building’s Park will not operate until further notice due to the Stage 2 water shortage alert.
“The theme cannot be stated enough: Safety is our No. 1 priority."
The board will hear a report about the state of McDowell Technical Community College and an update about the Chamber of Commerce.
“After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefully a little less stress."