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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Keeping the Focus on Clients
Tyler Coon Founder Haven Homes at Fathom Realty Asheville, North Carolina www.discoverashevillehomesforsale.com Region se.....»»
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......»»
: 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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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,.....»»
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......»»
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......»»