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You Can Comfortably Retire On Just Social Security In This Affordable North Carolina City

Retirement doesn’t have to mean choosing between groceries and your electric bill, and Gastonia, North Carolina is living proof of that. This city of roughly 80,000 people sits just west of Charlotte, and it’s quietly becoming one of the smartest places in the entire state to stretch a fixed income without feeling like you’re stretching it at all.

Gastonia, NC · 5d

WSOC Charlotte

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2 Charlotte-area stores fined for overcharging customers

Two stores, one in Union County and one in Mecklenburg County, were caught overcharging customers at the register.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 7d

The Star

Cleveland County commissioners approve large-scale battery storage facilities

Cleveland County commissioners have approved an amendment to the county’s unified development ordinance allowing large-scale battery storage facilities in industrial zones. The ordinance governs zoning and land-use decisions throughout the county. Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, who said he has experience working with lithium, was the sole vote against the amendment. Chris Martin, Cleveland County planning director, said Duke Energy petitioned to add the facilities to the UDO. A Duke Energy spokesperson said the text amendment does not approve a specific project, but instead establishes a pathway for future battery storage proposals while preserving local oversight. Martin said the approved amendment includes the definition of battery storage facilities, creates development standards and safety guidelines and outlines compatibility requirements with properties around the facility. The facilities will only be allowed in the county's light and heavy industrial zones. "There are very few parcels that would permit this use if approved," Martin said. The amendment defines lithium battery storage facilities as battery storage systems that store electricity, supplying it to the power grid, and are connected to an electric public utility's transmission system. "That would limit it to facilities with an agreement with a power supplier owner and redistribute power back into public utilities,"

Cleveland County, NC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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York shopping center sells for $6.4M to a Mount Pleasant firm

YORK — One of the largest shopping plazas in rural York County sold for $6.4 million on Nov. 2, according to York County real estate records. Ziff Real Estate Partners, based in Mount Pleasant, purchased the Liberty Central plaza in the city of York, company leaders said. The nearly 44,000-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Walmart and features another dozen shops, such as Cato Fashions and Hibbett Sports, along with restaurants Jersey Mike’s, China Buffet and Papa John’s. An Anytime Fitness gym operates there, too. The York Walmart, one of the chain’s “supercenters” is the only Walmar...

York County, SC · 9h

WSOC Charlotte

Former EpiCentre site Queen City Quarter undergoes major change

Hornets Sports & Entertainment, along with two real estate companies, has announced a deal to purchase Queen City Quarter in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

Charlotte returns to top 10 of emerging real estate markets for 2027

Charlotte is back in the top 10 of a national ranking of real estate markets to watch in the coming year.

southparkmagazine.com

Perfect timing for this SouthPark pop-up shop

Just in time for the holiday season, King Arthur Baking Company makes its debut in North Carolina with a pop-up shop at Apex SouthPark. Baking enthusiasts are bound to be delighted by the floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with a variety of bread and cookie mixes, chef’s tools, bakeware and highly giftable cookbooks.

Charlotte, NC · 15h

hoodline.com

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Charlotte Cracks Top 10 Again in National Real Estate Rankings for 2027

Charlotte has climbed back into the top 10 of one of the real estate industry's most closely watched annual rankings, landing at No. 10 for overall real estate prospects in the 2027 outlook. The city's return to that tier comes as Southern and Southeastern markets dominate the list, claiming six of the top 10 spots nationwide.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Rock Hill Herald

These 4 big companies set to bring $232.6M in investments and 415 jobs to York County

Companies looking to invest nearly a quarter billion dollars in York County and create more than 400 jobs are beginning to introduce themselves. A Dutch retail company and German chemical company made their cases for county economic incentives to bring in large projects. Two unnamed companies are right behind them. All four will be made public by the end of the month. Here’s a look at four big decisions facing the county: Project Elevate The company behind a $170.5 million investment known as Project Elevate will make a public announcement when council meets on Nov. 16. The deal includes construction of a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing site to support 80 new jobs. The company already is working in southern York County and is under a fee agreement now, in place of paying traditional taxes. The new finishing facility project would be added to the fee agreement and create credits of 40% against those fee payments for 10 years. Two separate state grants would add $12 million for the company to build its presence in York County. Council will hold a public hearing with one of two more votes needed to finalize the incentive deal. Action European retail company Action would invest $25.5

York County, SC · 2d

pridemagazineonline.com

Affordable Homeownership in Charlotte May Be Closer Than You Think

Owning a home may feel out of reach right now. Home prices are high. Interest rates have increased, and saving enough money for a down payment can take years. But before you give up on your dream, know that help is available. The City of Charlotte offers programs that can...

Yahoo!

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York County Council plan could bring $25M investment, 215 jobs to vacant Fort Mill warehouse

YORK COUNTY — It's been two years since nearly 200 jobs in the Fort Mill area were eliminated and Stanley Black & Decker left an empty manufacturing center near the Carowinds theme park. Now, a European retailer has eyes on the building to make it its headquarters and a...

York County, SC · 3d

Queen City News

PAVE Act projects bringing influx of construction-related jobs to Charlotte

The sales tax is expected to bring in more than $19 billion in the next few decades.

Charlotte, NC · 16h

Queen City News

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Private donors, businesses to help Discovery Place repay debt to Mecklenburg County

Details are also being worked out on a 35-year lease with the museum organization to manage the nature center.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 15h

WBTV

Regional leaders say $2.1B Charlotte airport expansion is vital to economic recruitment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte City Council is preparing to vote Monday on a major airline lease agreement that would inject more than $2.1 billion into improvements at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, sparking debate among regional business leaders and airport workers over what is at stake for the community. The...

Charlotte, NC · 20h

qcitymetro.com

M&F Bank shareholders approve Optus merger, rejecting a rival bid

A deal to merge North Carolina’s only Black-owned bank with a similar bank in South Carolina moved closer to reality this week. On Wednesday, shareholders of M&F Bancorp, the parent company of Durham-based Mechanics & Farmers Bank, approved a merger agreement with Optus Financial Corp., which is based in Columbia.

Charlotte, NC · 9h

charlotteareanews.com

Hornets Owners and Joint Venture Acquire EpiCentre

Partnership aims to revitalize the former EpiCentre and support continued economic development in the heart of Uptown. Lincoln Property Company, a global full-service real estate firm; Vision Ventures, a full-service real estate company; and Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE), a leading sports and entertainment organization that owns the Charlotte Hornets and operates Spectrum Center, have announced a joint venture to acquire Queen City Quarter, formerly known as the EpiCentre, a 302,324-square-foot mixed-use entertainment, dining and retail destination in Uptown Charlotte.

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Axios Charlotte

Club West Brewing distribution facility sells to prominent Charlotte developer

An entity tied to Club West, the rebranded Sycamore , has sold the brewery's offices and production facility near Camp North End to a prominent Charlotte developer for $6.65 million. Why it matters: While Club West Brewing's taproom has been consistently packed since the Sycamore scandal, the brewery previously acknowledged the distribution business wasn't rebounding the same way. The latest: West Twenty Fourth LLC, an LLC tied to Sycamore's co-founder Sarah Taylor, sold the building to Summit Avenue West 24th, an LLC tied to Matthew Browder, owner at Browder Brown real estate firm, on Nov. 4, property records show. West Twenty Fourth LLC previously bought the building for $5.2 million in 2024. Flashback: CBJ reported in 2017 that Sycamore was investing $2.5 million in building out the North End facility. It would grow its beer production by 16 times, with enough capacity to produce up to 80,000 barrels a year, the report stated. The lease between Club West and West Twenty Fourth LLC was terminated the same day as the sale, records show. The big picture: Browder for years has been assembling more than 30 acres of land in the surrounding area, including the Starbucks down the street and 9-plus

WSOC Charlotte

Davidson College adds solar canopy expected to provide 5% of campus power

Davidson College is expanding its renewable energy efforts with a new solar canopy over the parking lot at the Baker Sports Complex.

Davidson, NC · 20h

connectcre.com

Charlotte Library Razed, 300 Apartment Units on Way

Northwood Ravin demolished a dated Charlotte public library in order to make way for a 300-unit apartment development. The Charlotte Business Journal reports the plan is to include 21,400 square feet of retail as well. The 4.5-acre south-end property is at 101 Scaleybark Road. The retail component is part of...

Charlotte, NC · 4d

WSOC Charlotte