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US Airways traffic down 7% in November

By Jefferson George | E-mail | 12:00PM

US Airways, Charlotte's dominant carrier, this morning reported a decline in a key revenue measure in November, as well as smaller average crowds on planes – two signs of weaker demand for air travel during the recession.

Belk executive to become Stein Mart CEO

By Jen Aronoff | E-mail | 12:25PM

David Stovall, a 22-year veteran of Charlotte-based Belk Inc. who most recently headed the company's central division, is leaving to become CEO of Stein Mart, effective Friday.

N.C. homeowners face steep increase in insurance rates

By Mark Johnson | E-mail | 6:21AM

Homeowners across North Carolina could face a steep increase in their insurance premium next year to help pay for damage to beach properties when the next major storm hits the coast.

CMC group loses millions, predicting 'worse' | 8:44AM
Belk loss widened in third quarter | 5:21PM
Big 3 plead again for U.S. bailout | 9:03PM
Beazer's quarterly losses triple | 8:47AM
Experts: No quick relief for economy | 8:47AM
Lewis: BofA is in 'final stage' of preparing job cuts | 3:03PM
Duke must conduct study of its emissions | 8:47AM
Airlines, hotels feel the pinch of cuts | 8:47AM
Carolinas Roundup | 8:47AM
Bank Notes | 8:47AM

Hospital's expansion part of national trend

Charlotte's Presbyterian Hospital has begun a $168.5 million expansion that will add 90 patient rooms and other improvements in two new wings at the main campus on Hawthorne Lane near uptown.

Doug Smith takes a look at Presbyterian
Ask Doug: Nightmare on Hawthorne Lane

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Holiday gift guide: Let's find a deal

Coming to your local shopping center this holiday season: "Let's Make a Deal," starring you, the wary, budget-minded consumer!