TBJ Plus: Raleigh among best cities to retire early; Triangle"s toughest golf courses; Epic vs. Apple wraps up

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook offered a strong defense of the App Store in federal court early Friday to rebuff Epic Games Inc.'s claims that the digital platform is a monopoly......»»

Once again, the Triangle boasts some of the best high schools in North Carolina......»»

The owners are looking into succession plan options for the course moving forward......»»

McConnell Golf of Raleigh has closed out 2020 by acquiring two courses located in the Smith Mountain Lake area of southwest Virginia, not far from Roanoke......»»

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said Thursday that he is considering modifications to his stay-at-home order that would allow some Oahu businesses that are considered low risk — including golf courses, auto dealerships and real estate companies — to o.....»»

Kenzo Tribouillard/Getty Images As countries, states and cities issue lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, only "essential" businesses are staying open. Businesses that fall under the "non-essential" category are mostly recreational, such as theat.....»»

Like a lot of Twin Cities golf courses, Southview Country Club had a rough winter and spring. But its summer was almost even more eventful, as club officials and members considered moving the entire operation to a new course. Members rejected the idea......»»

The 10 best U.S. cities for early retirement are ranked by effective income tax rate for retirees, the average cost of a silver health insurance plan for a 60-year-old, the concentration of nearby medical facilities, crime statistics and more......»»

About 9,000 "city slickers" living in luxurious neighborhoods of the nation's largest cities received a farm bailout from the Trump admini.....»»

Korean BBQ burritos, Bangkok-shrimp tacos, and chicken-bacon-tomato quesadillas are all among the host of menu offerings that Raleigh-Durham customers will find at a new franchise set to open its first N.C. location in the Triangle early next year.....»»

People across the U.S. are celebrating Independence Day, including those in the Triangle. But where do the two biggest cities in the area rank when compared to other 100 major U.S. metros for Best Places to Celebrate July 4? Here's a hint: one rank.....»»

The BBJ’s new Lists reveal some of the toughest golf courses that Birmingham has to offer, based on the latest slope ratings from the USGA......»»

Golf is in a state of decline in the U.S., but Maricopa County is holding steady and even growing in jobs and revenue. We also rank the most-challenging courses around greater Phoenix......»»

Even with home prices in the Triangle continuing to rise, the Raleigh and Durham metros still offer some of the most affordable housing among the 100 largest cities in the U.S., a new report says. Raleigh is the 44th most affordable housing market an.....»»

The BBJ’s latest list of the 25 Toughest Golf Courses in Massachusetts is ranked by using the USGA men’s course rating score and then the slope rating and yardage to determine tiebreakers......»»

Valhalla tops this year's list of the toughest private golf courses. See what other clubs make the list......»»

The Players Championship is widely considered to offer one of the best fields in golf. Pair that with one of the toughest courses in the sport, and it’s clear why fans from around the world converge on the First Coast every year for the one of th.....»»

Kapalua Golf's Plantation Course on Maui, which regularly ranks as one of the best golf courses in the world, will temporarily close on Feb. 11 to undergo a multimillion-dollar enhancement project aimed at revitalizing the 27-year-old sports facility.....»»

Milpitas is one of the fastest growing cities in Silicon Valley and is home to a diverse and growing resident population of 78,106. Located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay Area, Milpitas features quality schools, public golf courses, .....»»

As Lufthansa prepares to launch Raleigh-Durham International Airport's first nonstop flight to Germany, it’s looking to lease property to support the new Triangle operation......»»