Raleigh communications agency Capstrat Inc. sold itself to Ketchum Inc. to expand its reach.

Military spending cuts could have a ripple effect on Fayetteville's economy.

Cover story: A hot deal for electronic-cigarette seller blu ecigs shows where there’s no smoke, there’s fire.

It’s where good vibrations from an Asheville studio’s special environment and unique equipment wind up.

Hospitals will have to prove to insurers they provide quality care as pay-for-performance contracts prevail.

Free & Clear: Neither Art Pope nor any of the John Locke Foundation’s donors has any editorial control over what I write or say. The same  goes for the governor.

President Obama touted manufacturing growth in Asheville, but the region's jobs in the industry are far from their peak.

Winston-Salem hopes Herbalife's decision to open an East Coast manufacturing plant will fare better than Dell's venture at the same location.

Spurred by accusations that the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority pads its stats, Charlotte and local booster groups commissioned an outside agency to [...]

Up Front: North Carolina is still a leader in manufacturing.