MILLIONS will get a pay rise as minimum wage is set to increase to £12.70 an hour. The National Living Wage is expected to jump by about 4%, up from £12.21 to at least £12.70 an hour. Shadow ...

"You've only got about 30 days to start shipping out things," said Steve Mayfield, owner of the Country Christmas Loft.

Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election.

The wind-driven 2020 Almeda fire that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in southern Oregon also burned down invasive blackberry bushes. Some were as high as six feet along Bear Creek, which ...

As of Friday, a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to keep paying for food stamps. But some worry the benefits could remain in limbo. At least 33,000 federal workers live in ...

Executives at large companies and small-business owners are facing troubles as Congress is stuck in a shutdown.

Ahead of Saturday’s season opener, Central Carolina Community College’s basketball team has standout players, versatility and depth, according to coach Bradley McDougald. McDougald has especially high ...

As federal benefits for food stamps expire on Saturday, Nov. 1, local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help those in need.

On the Jaguars' final Week 9 injury report, Lloyd is officially listed as questionable. How Lloyd felt on the practice field ...

Months ago, many small business owners said they already felt challenged to raise funds given the state of the economy.

As the political dispute drags on, there are implications beyond government disbursements, potentially harming corporate cash ...

History has shown that the economy typically rebounds from a shutdown within a couple of months. But each day it drags on brings a greater risk that the economy won’t just bend, it will start to break ...