Sir Paul McCartney Adds Greensboro to Concert Tour
Paul McCartney will perform at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex this fall.
Economy
Are Life Spans Getting Longer? It Depends On How Wealthy You Are
While life expectancies are getting longer for those who are well off, life spans for poor women are actually getting shorter. The stories of two women, from two different places, illustrate the gap.
Administration Focuses On Challenges Working Families Face
Ideas like paid sick, maternity leave and universal preschool will take center stage at the White House Summit on Working Families.
Randolph County Group Opens Consignment Shop to Help Reduce Euthanasia of Adoptable Cats & Dogs
A group of residents in Randolph County are working hard to save the lives of thousands of cats and dogs in their community.
Kilby Hotel Collapse Creates Void in High Point
High Point city officials are looking to the future for an area on East Washington Drive now that a big part of its past is gone.
Universal Bets Wizarding World Will Bring In Big Money Magic
The Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort is expanding with a new, fantastical Diagon Alley. It's complete with a ride, shopping, butterbeer — and an estimated $400 million price tag.
Increase in Manufacturing Jobs Helps Revive Davie County
Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. announced in 2012 that it would open an $80 million distribution and manufacturing facility in Davie County that would create 550 jobs. But a series of delays and obstacles prevented the project from moving forward for a year.
In Press Conference, Fed Chair Keeps Things Upbeat — And Vague
The Federal Open Market Committee is announcing changes to its massive bond-purchasing program. The announcement will mark the second news conference of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's tenure.
Lightning-Fast Trades Go Beneath The Congressional Microscope
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is holding a hearing on problems in the financial markets caused by high-frequency trading firms.
Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford
As of 2012, rentals made up 35 percent of American households. Their numbers are growing, but the demand isn't easing rental rates. Many renters now pay more than 50 percent of their income on rent.