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IRS: Some rebate checks delayed by unanticipated glitch

IRS: Some rebate checks delayed by unanticipated glitch

Those who filed using a software program or service that subtracted a fee directly from the refund will have to wait for their rebate checks.

As beer prices skyrocket, so do sales

As beer prices skyrocket, so do sales

The cost of brewing beer keeps getting higher but beer sales continue to climb.

POLL: High gas prices finally impacting Americans' driving habits

POLL: High gas prices finally impacting Americans' driving habits

For now, they are rethinking the ways they get around, where they buy a home and what they do for fun.

Bredesen hopes to soften layoff blow with buyout offers

Bredesen hopes to soften layoff blow with buyout offers

The governor said the state will try to shed 2,011 jobs, totaling about 5% of the executive branch of government, without laying off workers as part of his administration's plans for budget cutting

Bill that seeks to keep students out of debt passes Senate

A proposal that would restrict credit card solicitations to students on college campuses is headed to the governor for his consideration.

Local state workers react to layoff proposal

Local state workers react to layoff proposal

Some workers say they're not worried about Gov. Bredesen's plan to cut more than 2,000 state jobs, but others are already looking for new job opportunities.

Police push for pre-pay at the pump

Police push for pre-pay at the pump

Knoxville Police are trying to put the brakes on gas drive-offs by asking gas stations to help them nip it in the bud.

House holds hearings on record oil prices and profits

House holds hearings on record oil prices and profits

As oil and gas prices continue to set records, oil companies are raking in record profits.

Housing slump finally hits Asheville

Housing slump finally hits Asheville

This year ? belatedly but unmistakably ? the housing slump struck the Asheville area. Though home prices haven't fallen drastically, sales have. The primary cause has been a drop-off in out-of-state buyers.

Bernanke urges more action to stem home foreclosure crisis

Bernanke urges more action to stem home foreclosure crisis

Bernanke is calling on Congress to take stronger steps to address the mortgage crisis.

Business impact of I-40 shutdown varies by location

Business impact of I-40 shutdown varies by location

Businesses impacted by the SmartFIX40 project offer mixed reviews, now less than a week into the construction.

Dry cleaning costs rise

Dry cleaning costs rise

A US tariff on imported hangars has caused an almost 300%  increase in the cost.

Government launches crackdown on unfair credit cards

Government launches crackdown on unfair credit cards

Among the other proposals are not allowing companies to unfairly allocate payments among balances with different interest rates.

Employment up slightly

Employment up slightly

For the first time in four months, the news is better than expected.

President and candidates address tough times

President and candidates address tough times

New employment figures come out today as President Bush talks to the nation about the economy.

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