While the latest reports from the state Department of Commerce show declines in unemployment rates in all 100 North Carolina counties, data from the N.C. Justice Center reveal 38 of the state’s counties — mostly from Eastern North Carolina — have lost jobs from April…

First Carolina Financial Services Inc. and First Carolina Bank recently announce the election and appointment of Charles “Chad” A. Paul III and James “Jim” A. Lucas Jr. to their combined Board of Directors.

Paul has over 25 years of experience in the financial services…

Over the next 30 years, in what is anticipated to be the largest wealth transfer in American history, an estimated $30 trillion is expected to be passed from baby boomers to their children and grandchildren.

While the size of inheritances will vary, 53 percent of Americans between ages 25-70 who…

Altice USA has named Spencer Walston as regional director of the North Carolina market for Suddenlink products and services, which includes Suddenlink operations in Greenville, Rocky Mount and New Bern.

In this newly created role, Walston will focus on engaging the local market with…

The Rocky Mount Telegram’s Chris Taylor and his wife, Judy, enjoyed their time 20 years ago when they got to visit and vacation in Charleston, S.C.

Now, the couple will get the opportunity to go back again in the near future. Taylor, an advertising sales consultant at the Telegram, and his…

The Johnson Consulting Group of Scottsdale, Ariz., recently presented Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Excellence in Customer Service Award for achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction in 2017.

“Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home &…

Whether a business has two employees or 2,000, the need to keep buildings, inventory and information safe is paramount.

According to a recent study by National Cyber Security Alliance, 50 percent of small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and 60 percent of small and medium sized businesses…

One of the frequent questions I get each tax season is, at what age do you stop having to file a tax return?

Tax returns are income-based, thus if you have enough income, you are required to file tax returns. Don’t confuse the age of 65 for Medicare and your full retirement age to draw Social…

Given the complexities of the investment world, you might consider working with a financial professional to help you move toward your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. You should meet in person at least once a year to discuss your situation. At these annual reviews, you’ll want to…