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The corporate owner of a Youngsville-based law enforcement equipment manufacturer has agreed to pay $12.6 million in criminal and civil fines for alleged violations involving former state Sen. John Carrington.

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New report: Consumers spent modestly in January

Americans backed off from holiday spending in January, but retail sales rose for a third month in a row compared with a year earlier, largely because of gas price hikes, according to figures released Wednesday by a key data service.

Modified: 02/10/10 04:17:15 AM

Private preschool tries Cary

A new private preschool will offer yoga in the morning, organic Whole Foods-catered meals for lunch, and learning with child-size Smart Boards in the classroom.

Modified: 02/10/10 05:05:38 AM

The arts get a boost from Emerging Issues speakers

Mass-producing engineers and scientists is a futile defense against foreign competition. So warned author Daniel Pink, the featured speaker Tuesday at the 25th annual Emerging Issues Forum at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Modified: 02/10/10 12:14:42 AM

Profit falls for Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta Materials on Tuesday reported that sales and profit dropped again in the fourth quarter as demand for the company's construction materials remained soft.

Modified: 02/10/10 12:24:40 AM

There's a 6.1 ratio of jobless to jobs

It's not your imagination: It's truly tougher to get a job.

Modified: 02/10/10 12:14:45 AM

Super Bowl viewers loved 'Underdog' ad

Why Wall Street feels Europe's debt woes

A cry to unleash creativity

Western N.C. firms eyeing IPOs

Alaska city to use LEDs on streets

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Profit falls for Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta Materials on Tuesday reported that sales and profit dropped again in the fourth quarter as demand for the company's construction materials remained soft.

Modified: 02/10/10 12:24:40 AM

Company pays fine linked to politician

Fidelity Bank picks new leader

Harris Teeter spawns ringtones

There's a 6.1 ratio of jobless to jobs

Economy More

Profit falls for Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta Materials on Tuesday reported that sales and profit dropped again in the fourth quarter as demand for the company's construction materials remained soft.

Modified: 02/10/10 12:24:40 AM

There's a 6.1 ratio of jobless to jobs

Stocks bounce back

New report: Consumers spent modestly in January

Dow closes below 10,000

Consumer/Retail More

New report: Consumers spent modestly in January

Modified: 02/10/10 04:17:15 AM

Changes coming to food scene

Toyota recalls pull resale value down

Dunk in or squeeze out

Bond fund has advantages, some risks

Technology More

Smaller companies replace big telecoms

Thousands of local workers navigate layoffs and other shake-ups that thin out weak companies, give rise to new employers in the region, and restock opportunistic competitors with a highly trained work force.

Modified: 02/09/10 05:13:56 AM

Car electronics are great, but they have their risks

Medical company raises millions

More R&D cuts ahead for GSK

Lenovo exceeds hopes