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Wal-Mart to offer 100 toys for $10

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:52:31 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retailer, plans to offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the holiday season.

Economic domino effect

Eric Harryman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:33:32 GMT

When money is tight, the knee-jerk reaction is to limit spending and that's just what's happening in our current economy. What's not always obvious, is how that lack of spending eventually trickles down to just about every industry, in every sector.

Oil prices stumble for third straight da

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:47:46 GMT

Crude prices fell for a third straight day with more stark predictions of a long and painful downturn for the global economy.

Maximizing Social Security benefits

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:19:23 GMT

Shrinking retirement benefits and savings have forced many retirees back to work. While this may not be what they envisioned for their retirement years, the retirees can reset their Social Security benefits.

The future of Social Security

Eric Harryman — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:32:58 GMT

With the U.S. economy in crisis mode, many believe Social Security could disappear. WAVY.com looked into what the future may have in store for Social Security.

Ohio newspaper to lay off 45

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:50:17 GMT

The Columbus Dispatch will lay off 45 newsroom employees beginning April 3.

Duke U. to cut $125 million from budget

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:56:21 GMT

Duke University will cut $125 million of its budget in the next several years due to a slumping endowment value.

Employees charge $75M on expense cards

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:38:49 GMT

Televisions, X-Boxes, alcohol, Internet software and tuition are just some of the questionable purchases made by Tennessee Valley Authority employees on their government charge cards, according to auditors in TVA's inspector general's office.

NC lottery sales

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:58:03 GMT

North Carolina lottery sales are doing well, but feeling the effects of the bad economy. Lottery executive director Tom Shaheen says revenues from July through November are more than 34% higher compared to last year. Shaheen also told the Lottery Commission's finance committee November sales fell about 9% compared to October.

College affordability study

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:48:45 GMT

A new study gives only one state a passing grade on college affordability, California. The biennial study by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education flunked the other 49 states.

Let the shopping begin!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:47:37 GMT

Let the holiday shopping begin! Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. 10 On Your Side found plenty of eager shoppers out early to snap up the bargains.

Honda praises Norfolk Southern

Nicole Livas — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:38:27 GMT

Norfolk Southern received the 2008 Performance Excellence Award for Rail Origin Carrier of the Year for service provided at Honda's Alabama car plant.

Highest level in 6 years

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:13 GMT

The wave of layoffs at North Carolina companies led to a statewide unemployment rate of 7 percent in October, the highest in almost six years.

Holiday Shopping Toy Safety

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:33:34 GMT

The holidays are here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has its list. Parents and gift buyers are encouraged to check it twice.

Online holiday shopping tools

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:57:46 GMT

Shoppers may be cutting back this year, but they are starting their holiday shopping early. 10 On Your Side has a few online tools to help. There are a number of websites that'll show you black friday sales before the fliers make your mailbox or the local paper.