Pittsboro, NC – On a soon-to-be-hot morning, Rachel Nelms walks in the cool mist of sprinklers amid leafy greenery and long-bladed grasses set out for sale. This is Rachel’s Native Plants, Nelms’ nursery business in Chatham County, which she opened…
Colchester, CT — Given the persistently high average price of a new car, it’s crucial for shoppers to choose a model that’s worth their hard-earned money, keeps them safe, and meets their needs and expectations for years to come. To…
Washington, DC – Consumer Reports (CR) along with Aspen Digital and the Global Cyber Alliance, released the fourth annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, marking the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The report examines American consumer attitudes on digital privacy and…
By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes are an extremely sore subject with me. And as I’ve read the discourse over the last several weeks I’ve tried really hard to stay out of the fray. The one thing…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – For better or worse, the incumbent president and his party tend to own the economy. There are countless factors at play — their predecessor’s policies, Federal Reserve policy, global competition, foreign wars, and their…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is experiencing a significant transformation in its real estate landscape. This shift is driven by an influx of out-of-state residents, a booming job market, and evolving housing needs. The influx of residents…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents of all ages will have a day-long opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft, fraud, and scam activity with the first “Summer Scam Jam,” scheduled for Monday, June 10. The two-part event, held by…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The real estate market in Chatham County mirrors national trends of rising home prices and climbing interest rates, leaving potential homebuyers and renters grappling with affordability issues. I had a chance to sit down…
Colchester, CT — Electrified vehicles are becoming increasingly more desirable than their gasoline-only counterparts, Consumer Reports has found. The nonprofit research, testing, and advocacy organization selected multiple hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric vehicles to its annual 10 Top…
Yonkers, NY — Consumers are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers, but poor reliability remains an issue, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Electric pickups…