After news broke that up to 87 million accounts on Facebook were compromised, exposing raw data on users, significant effects were felt.

The best way to save time, money and stress when it comes to health care is to be an informed consumer. Check your benefits booklet to learn what is and is not covered by your plan.

I love working at 5Star Awards for many reasons, but most of all because we have all in-house capabilities and awesome “toys” to play with. Here are our favorites:

We are likely to see some big changes next year. Our three predictions for vehicles include:

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel earned the number one spot (for the eighth year) on Forbes’ 15th annual World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2018, followed by the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Theresa May. Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director, is third. The highest-ranked American is General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra (fourth).

The Rudy Theatre in Johnston County has hosted the number one live variety show in North Carolina, LIVE@The Rudy, for 20+ years. The most popular program is the “Christmas Jubilee,” which features family-friendly comedians and Broadway-quality singers and musicians.

With over 235,000 apps available in the App Store and more being developed daily, decisions about what to download can be overwhelming. Here are a few of the experts’ favorites for business:

An NC State alum is turning her passion for sustainability into a viable business. While a student, Emily Neville, had the idea to transform unused clothing into something useful.

Which search topics saw the biggest spike in NC in 2018? According to Google’s “Year In Search” report, it’s a diverse set of topics including some obvious results … and some that may surprise you:

According to a Durham Technical Community College press release, “Durham Public Schools and Durham Technical Community College are collaborating with local businesses to fulfill the need for skilled trade workers in the area. The WayMakers: Durham’s Skilled Trades Pathway is funded through $450,000 in grants from the A.J. Fletcher Foundation. Durham Public Schools will receive $300,000 and Durham Tech will receive $150,000.”

Publix, the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States, made its Raleigh debut in Leesville Market Place, a new 62,880-square-foot shopping center.

“Nothing happens unless first a dream.” Carl Sandburg, one of America’s best-known, best-loved poets and writers wrote that back in 1922.