Robeson is the state's poorest, most violent county, battered by economic forces that stole its chance to escape that fate.

In good times and bad, companies shed workers and go out of business. Rather than try to control this, policymakers should cultivate job creation.

Monthly report of business news from the Western region.

Monthly report of business news from the Triangle region.

Monthly report of business news from the Triad region.

Statewide: Tourism is thriving, so why is the state changing the way it goes after guests?

Monthly report of business news from the Charlotte region.

North Carolina wants to be first in unmanned flight, but it's already falling behind in this air-space race.

NCtrend: Dave Jones makes millions for his private-equity investors by safeguarding data.

Up Front: Rural areas produced many of the visionaries who built North Carolina. Now small towns and cities struggle to stay relevant.