The North Carolina State Fair is in full swing, and I’m sure you have your list of things you must eat or do.

“I’ll finish, but I don’t know when,” I told the race director of the Ramblin’ Rose Chapel Hill triathlon in 2014. “Feel free to pack everything up.”

With the rapid advance of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, many of the world’s most notable companies are launching efforts focused on these emerging asset classes.

If you drive to work, traffic is one thing you probably wish to avoid. While your brain may be in knots sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, your vehicle is taking a bigger beating. High-volume periods of traffic tend to be accompanied by a pattern of rapid accelerations and sudden stops, which deplete the life span of your engine. Below are three ways traffic impacts your vehicle.

How are you celebrating the spooky holiday this year? In addition to the traditional nights of trick-or-treating or attending costume parties, there are many exciting or scary Halloween attractions and events happening throughout the state. From haunted houses and thrilling rides to family-friendly parades and festivals, there’s something fun or freaky for everyone.

Broadway Voices – the only concert series in Central North Carolina that features stars of Broadway shows – returns Nov. 10 to kick off its ninth season. This award-winning series at the Garner Performing Arts Center gained notoriety among performers for audience reception and the venue’s charm.

Taking lunch to work saves money and promotes healthy eating, but brown-bag lunches are a thing of the past. Check out these products that help you pack lunch like a pro.

Charlotte’s brewery scene is booming, and new taprooms are opening throughout the city. Andrew Kalinoski, former head brewer at Sycamore Brewing, is bringing something new to the market. His new brewery, Armored Cow Brewing, plans to specialize in gluten-free beer using non-traditional grains like millet, buckwheat, malted rice and granola.

This winter, Raleigh and Charlotte residents will be able to buy and sell their homes through Zillow.

Halfway through the work day, a wave of sleepiness occurs. Do you reach for another coffee as a pick-me-up? Instead of the normal remedies to fight drowsiness, Daikin Industries Ltd. discovered a new way to re-engage workers.

North Carolina ranked third in the country on corporate income taxes, which was the strongest component contributing to the state’s business climate status.

It was first known as a school for teachers until it became a college. Now, it is one of the state’s foremost universities.