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Only about 1% of homes in North Carolina"s inland counties have flood insurance, and homeowners could face steep costs after Florence

Jason Miczek/Reuters Residents who live far from the coast were blindsided with hurricane damage after record rainfall from Hurricane Florence caused widespread floo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 18th, 2018

Demand for homes is surging at Pierce County mega-development, but builders face supply shortages

At the Tehaleh planned community in Bonney Lake, costs for supplies such as lumber are soaring and eating into builders' margins......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 26th, 2021

Fortune 500 firm targeted NC counties before picking Virginia for manufacturing facility

The $11 billion-company visited three counties in North Carolina and was seriously considering Greenville for an expansion before ultimately selecting a site in Virginia......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2021

Keeping the Focus on Clients

Tyler Coon Founder Haven Homes at Fathom Realty Asheville, North Carolina www.discoverashevillehomesforsale.com Region se.....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaApr 22nd, 2021

Viewpoint: NC unemployment insurance law in need of change

North Carolina’s system remains near the bottom of the rest of the nation in terms of its capacity to assist workers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 12th, 2021

: Homeowners face the biggest property-tax hikes in 4 years — here’s where they pay the most

There were 16 counties nationwide where homeowners paid more than $10,000 in property taxes last year on average......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 11th, 2021

NerdWallet: Burst pipes, flooded homes: Get the most out of your homeowners insurance after a winter storm

Here are four ways to get the most value from your home insurance coverage when dealing with a serious storm......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 23rd, 2021

North Carolina coast notches record sales for luxury homes

The blistering pace of the luxury home market in the Cape Fear region was evident in a final report for 2020......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 17th, 2021

N.C. to add 10 mass vaccination sites, including in Guilford and Forsyth counties

Dr. Mandy Cohen, North Carolina's Secretary for Health and Human Services, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the state will open 10 mass Covid-19 vaccination sites, including one in Guilford County and one in Forsyth County. Cohen told a legislative .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 12th, 2021

NerdWallet: How can couples manage the sky-high costs of infertility treatments?

Steep costs and scant insurance coverage leave families struggling to pay on their own......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 17th, 2020

Essential or nonessential? Thousands of North Carolina businesses face dilemma over stay-at-home order

More than 3,000 businesses in North Carolina have filed requests with the N.C. Department of Revenue asking that their operations be deemed essential......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to waive all costs for COVID-19 treatment

The state's largest health insurer says it will cover all costs for COVID-19 treatment for most of its 3.8 million members — a big, and potentially costly, step in the fight against the pandemic.  Durham-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

As layoffs mount in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper forbids utility shutoffs

In his latest action in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Roy Cooper has issued an executive order prohibiting utility companies from disconnecting service for customers in North Carolina. Cooper unveiled the order Tuesday afternoon. He.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 31st, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina names new president and CEO

North Carolina's largest insurance provider has named a new executive to replace its former leader who stepped down last year after he was charged with DWI. On Monday, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina announced it has elected Dr. Tund.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

Blue Cross NC names new president and CEO

North Carolina's largest insurance provider has named a new executive to replace its former leader who stepped down last year after he was charged with DWI. On Monday, Blue Cross NC announced it has elected Dr. Tunde Sotunde as its new president.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

Convicted Durham billionaire Greg Lindberg sues NC Department of Insurance commissioner

Convicted Durham billionaire Greg Lindberg has filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey — just weeks after being found guilty in what the feds called a long-running political bribery scheme......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 18th, 2020

Health insurers could raise premiums next year if coronavirus costs hit financial performance

The cost of health insurance premiums may increase in 2021 if insurers face unexpected costs for treating people with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has sickened more than 250 people in the U.S. and killed at least 14 others......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 8th, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Watch the results for tonight"s North Carolina Senate primary

Gerry Broome/AP; Shayanne Gal/Business Insider Today, North Carolina voters will vote for a Democratic nominee to face off against GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.  North Carolina is now a crucial battleground state in the electoral college, and i.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 3rd, 2020

A paramedic has been charged with poisoning his wife with eye drops to collect a $250,000 life insurance payout

summary A paramedic in North Carolina has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly using eye drops to cause his wife's death and collecting $250,.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 25th, 2019

Wildfires rattle California"s property insurance market

Thousands of homeowners have lost their insurance policies in the last few years as insurers pull out of areas that are at risk of fire damage or stop insuring homes altogether......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 24th, 2019

Wildfires cause turmoil in Calif. property insurance market

Thousands of homeowners have lost their insurance policies in the last few years as insurers pull out of areas that are at risk of fire damage or stop insuring homes altogether......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 24th, 2019