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September 01, 2009
Jobless rates up in fewer metro areas in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sharp improvement, the largest U.S. metropolitan areas were evenly split in July between those where unemployment rates rose from June and those where rates fell.
August 30, 2009
Toys-R-Us Kicks Off “Cash for Clunkers” Inspired Program
Cash for Clunkers is inspiring other businesses to figure out ways to get people to spend money.
August 26, 2009
Toyota recalls 95,700 Toyota, Scion vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is launching a recall of roughly 95,700 Toyota and Scion-brand vehicles in the U.S. due to a possible brake malfunction.
August 24, 2009
Most Stolen Cars in NC
Most Stolen Cars in NC
August 21, 2009
Wal-Mart recalls Durabrand DVD players
WASHINGTON (AP) - This isn’t what is meant when they talk about a watching a hot movie in the comfort of your own home.
August 20, 2009
IIHS: Rollover Crash Test Ratings Released
Vehicle accidents involving rollovers kill thousands of people every year and now officials are rating the best cars to survive those crashes.
VW recalling 13,500 vehicles over transmission
WASHINGTON (AP) - Volkswagen of America is recalling 13,500 vehicles to fix problems with a dual-clutch transmission that could lead to a warning on the dashboard.
August 13, 2009
Little Tikes toy workshops and trucks recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Little Tikes Co. is recalling about 1.6 million toy workshops and trucks, after an 11-month-old boy got a plastic nail lodged in his throat.
August 10, 2009
Pump Patrol: Gas prices inching up
You may have noticed a recent spike in prices at the gas pump, but it’s not all bad news.
August 02, 2009
List of Consumer Complaints Released; Complaints are Up
If you don’t like getting calls from bill collectors or telemarketers, you’re not alone there.
July 28, 2009
Food companies urged to use social marketing
North Carolina’s agriculture department is pushing small food companies
to Facebook for new markets.
July 22, 2009
Chrysler to match ‘cash for clunkers’ incentive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Chrysler says it will match the $4,500 government incentive for people to trade in their old gas guzzlers for new vehicles under the “cash for clunkers” program.
July 21, 2009
2-door small cars get good marks in crash tests
WASHINGTON (AP) - Crash tests are giving some 2009 two-door cars good grades for safety.
July 15, 2009
Consumer prices jump, industrial production falls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices shot up in June by the largest amount in 11 months, reflecting the biggest jump in gasoline prices in nearly five years.
July 14, 2009
Obama says unemployment will keep ticking up
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Watching the unemployment rate continue to climb despite his efforts to stop it, President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed a $12 billion investment in the nation’s two-year colleges to help train millions of unemployed people for jobs he says will be created once the economy turns around.
July 02, 2009
Cribs recalled for suffocation risk
WASHINGTON (AP) - About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs are being recalled for posing a suffocation or entrapment hazard.
June 25, 2009
Calif. company recalls alfalfa sprouts products
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A brand of packaged alfalfa sprouts has been pulled from store shelves in California because of possible salmonella contamination.
June 23, 2009
Nestle Recall
Nestle is recalling its toll house refrigerated cookie dough products.
Body Board Recall
Massive lead amounts in paint leads to voluntary recall
June 19, 2009
Nestle recalls Toll House cookie dough products
SOLON, Ohio (AP) - Nestle USA says its baking unit has voluntarily recalled Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number or illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw.
June 08, 2009
National Wireless Safety Week
Sending a message to a friend is only a finger-click away, all thanks to the growth of wireless technology.
But cell phones can be used for more than just catching up on the latest gossip.
June 05, 2009
Mattel Fined $2.3 Million for Toy Hazard
Mattel Fined $2.3 Million for Toy Hazard
June 03, 2009
Wal-Mart to launch teen fashions from Miley Cyrus
NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart is launching a new fashion line with teen star Miley Cyrus and BCBG designer Max Azria for the critical back-to-school shopping season.
May 28, 2009
Bayer Healthcare: Don’t Panic Over Powder
Bayer Healthcare is distributing around 33,000 samples of its “Quick Release Crystals” through the mail.
May 21, 2009
Economic indicators up more than expected in April
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research’s group forecast of economic activity rose more than expected in April, the first gain in seven months and fresh evidence that the recession could end later this year.
May 20, 2009
Beer tax on tap for health care?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all.
May 19, 2009
Airlines post rare improvement in customer survey
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A new study shows airlines are doing a better job of taking care of the passengers they still have.
May 15, 2009
Cantaloupes Recalled for Possible Salmonella
A North Carolina company is recalling whole
cantaloupes sold this week in Wal-Mart stores across North and
South Carolina and in South Hill, Va., because they could be
contaminated with salmonella.
May 14, 2009
Pfizer offers free drugs for people who lost jobs
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Pfizer Inc. is unveiling a new program that will let people who have lost their jobs and health insurance keep taking some widely prescribed Pfizer medications - for free, and for up to a year.
May 13, 2009
Greenville Utilites Proposed Budget Could Result in Rate Hikes
This is the preliminary FY09-2010 Greenville Utilities budget
