Dec 12th, 2008 · Bank of America says it expects to eliminate up to 35,000 jobs over the next three years. It says it won't know the final number until early next year, but the cuts will affect workers from both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Bank of America agreed to buy the investment firm in September. Lisa Miller reports for member station WFAE.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Charlotte, North Carolina is the nation's number two banking town. It's also consistently known for home value appreciation. But not all Charlotte residents benefit. Former bank executive Bellverie Ross just got herself out of foreclosure and now she's helping others undertake do-it-yourself rescues. Simone Orendain from member station WFAE in Charlotte, reports.
Oct 9th, 2008 · It will be at least one more day before Citigroup and Wells Fargo can settle their dispute over which company gets to buy banking giant Wachovia. Citigroup and Wells Fargo agreed to extend their legal standstill until Friday. Meanwhile, at Wachovia's home base in Charlotte, N.C., anxious workers await their fate. Julie Rose reports for member station WFAE.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Hop into any cab in America and you never really know what you'll get. Well, if you happen to get into one cab in Charlotte, N.C., you'll get all of that plus one more thing: Karaoke. Simone Orendain reports for member station WFAE.
Apr 25th, 2008 · In South Carolina, state lawmakers are debating the legacy of former Gov. Ben Tillman. Historians agree Tillman was an outspoken white supremacist, and lawmakers in Columbia are grappling with how to recognize his past. One black lawmaker is on a quest to get a statue of Tillman on the statehouse grounds removed. Julie Rose reports from member station WFAE.
Sep 25th, 2006 · Lance Cpl. Cliff Golla died earlier this month in Iraq from a roadside bomb in al-Anbar province. He was on his second tour in Iraq. Golla was a committed Marine from Charlotte, N.C., who told family members he didn't think he was going to make it back. Simone Orendain of member station WFAE reports.