7:00am Oct 04, 2013
Economy
Economy
Deere-Hitachi Expands, TIMCO Waits and the Rhino Returns
Each Friday WFDD takes a look at business in the Triad.
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Photo by Paul Garber/WFDD 3:13pm Oct 03, 2013Economy EconomyLabor commissioner touts safety of fair rides
It's opening day Friday for the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem.
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Erin Toner / WUWM 12:53pm Oct 03, 2013National National EconomyWhile Others Underfunded Pensions, Milwaukee Held Firm
Nationwide, many cash-strapped cities have raided funds intended for retirees or have chronically underfunded their pension systems. But despite a budget crunch, Milwaukee's fund has consistently ranked among the nation's top pension programs. Even so, some changes lie ahead for city workers. -
Scott Lee / NPR 12:53pm Oct 03, 2013National National Economy Politics & GovernmentNational Parks Close As Other Public Lands Stay Open
From Acadia in Maine to Zion in Utah to the North Cascades in Washington, America's 401 national park areas have gates blocking entrance roads. National forest and Bureau of Land Management lands would nearly be impossible to close because there are so many access points. -
Patrick Q via flickr Creative Commons 8:37am Oct 02, 2013Economy EconomyGuilford County Home Sales Up Nearly 30%
The Greensboro Regional Realtors Association said yesterday that sales of existing, single-family homes in Guilford County increased 28.6% during August, compared with the same time last year.
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7:09am Oct 02, 2013Economy Economy Politics & Government
Day 2 Of Government Shutdown Affects Variety Of Workers
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are off the job, while the government remains partially closed for a second day. Most government workers say they are frustrated by the closure as Congress remains in a standoff over the budget. -
by Wonderlane via flickr 5:09pm Oct 01, 2013Economy EconomyGovernment Shutdown Causes Confusion For Some Triad Residents
The impact of the first government shutdown in 17 years is being felt across the country this week.
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M. Spencer Green/AP 1:36pm Oct 01, 2013Arts Arts EconomyStudy: Fast Food Has Gotten A Bit Slower
It may be fast food, but it's taking longer than ever in the drive-through lane. A study conducted by an industry trade magazine finds the major chains are offering more complicated menu items that take longer to assemble and are tougher to get right. -
6:35am Oct 01, 2013Economy Economy Politics & Government
Partial Government Shutdown Will Compromise Some Services
Much of the federal government is in the process of shutting down. With Congress unable to agree on a stop-gap spending bill, money for continuing operations ran out at midnight. Hundreds of thousands of government employees have been told to stop working — although President Obama says some vital functions will continue. -
Partners Ending Homelessness 1:33pm Sep 30, 2013Economy EconomyPartners Ending Homelessness to Explore Affordable Housing Options at Forum
A Guilford County advocacy group is hoping to bring together a group of people this week who can make some serious headway when it comes to ending homelessness.
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7:44am Sep 30, 2013Economy Economy Politics & Government
Clock Keeps Ticking Toward Government Shutdown
The government is expected to partially shutdown at midnight Monday night if Congress cannot agree on a spending plan. The Senate is expected to reject a House bill passed over the weekend. That bill funds the government, but delays the president's health care law by one year, and repeals a tax that helps pay for it. -
Glenn Fulk, AIA 5:32pm Sep 29, 2013Economy EconomyForsyth County Commissioners Consider New Central Library Proposals
Despite voter approval for a new Central Library in Forsyth County three years ago, where it will go remains undecided.
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