Monthly report of business news from the Western region.

Monthly report of business news from the Triangle region.

Statewide: Business news from across North Carolina.

Monthly report of business news from the Triad region.

Monthly report of business news from the Eastern region.

Monthly report of business news from the Charlotte region.

Cover story: Heart of coal: Ashes of what made Duke Energy so powerful smudge more than the biggest U.S. electric company's reputation.
 

Case study: The Cliffs looks to shine without its biggest star.

Up Front: A Charlottean broke the PGA Tour's color barrier but didn't change its hue.

Feature: Harold Varner takes aim at becoming one of the rarest things in golf — a black pro.
 

Free & Clear: Not enough ventured: And not enough will be gained until the state does more to encourage entrepreneurs to create jobs at the rate they have in past recoveries.

Charting the course: Buyers markets.

Behind the music: NPR theme songs are made possible by the generous contributions of this guy.

Feature: Companies are pining for the chance to bolster business at Pinehurst No.2.
 

Capital Goods: The governor soothes irritated health-care providers by backing away from a plan for managed-care companies to run Medicaid.