For years, Raleigh and the Triangle area as a whole has been seen as one of the more affordable metro areas to live in the country. Now, it’s being recognized as a budget-friendly place to

2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked No. 1 on the large cities list, took the top spot because of its strong employment conditions ...

Favorability for businesses making choices and observers with rankings to choose North Carolina remains strong.

The officer who was shot was transported to WakeMed hospital and remains in critical condition as of Wednesday morning. Additionally, two people involved with the case — the suspect and another adult male — are dead,