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Major Defense Contractor Announces $95 Million Advanced Military Factory Near Charlotte – Adding 423 Jobs
A major defense contractor is planning a huge expansion just north of Charlotte, bringing 423 new jobs and a $95 million investment to Mooresville. Corvid Technologies will add a new 400,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility at its Iredell County headquarters. The expansion will focus on engineering, manufacturing and vehicle launch systems.
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‘People don't really understand' the hype, says Wegmans shopper on first day
Charlotte’s first Wegmans does not open its doors until 9 a.m., but superfans (aka “Wegmaniacs”) of the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer are already lined up in Ballantyne hours before the historic moment. After years of anticipation, it’s finally here for shoppers at 11550 N. Community House Road. And it started early. Doors opened a little after 8 a.m. to cheers from the line. The store features dedicated cheese counters, specialty bakeries, and expansive prepared-food and dining offerings, giving local shoppers and New York transplants a taste of Upstate and Western New York. Some of the many offerings include sandwiches, sushi, pizza, and a cheese shop with varieties aged in Wegmans’ famed Cheese Caves. For those planning a trip to Wegmans later today, here’s what happened outside before the doors officially unlocked. Go Wegmans! By 5:30 a.m., the line of the store’s first customers stretched around the corner. Wearing Buffalo Bills paraphernalia, Kari Morris, Eski Kowalski and Selma Belic were the first group in line at 5 p.m. They traveled from Lexington, S.C., for the celebration. “Wegmans is absolutely epic,” Morris said. “They have amazing options.” Some of the things she’s looking forward to are the bison dip and the chocolate sponge
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte area defense contractor planning $95M expansion, 400+ jobs
Corvid Technologies will receive nearly $12 million in state and local tax incentives for its planned $95 million expansion near Charlotte that will create over 400 jobs. The N.C. Economic Investment Committee on Tuesday approved a Job Development Investment Grant valued at over $5.9 million over 12 years for the defense contractor and engineering firm expansion, including workforce training incentives. Combined local incentives from the town of Mooresville and Iredell County total $6.4 million. Corvid has vowed to create 423 jobs in Mooresville in the Lake Norman area of Iredell County by the end of 2030. These new jobs will pay a minimum average annual wage of $81,550. The company anticipates investing $95 million in real estate, machinery and equipment by Dec. 31, 2030. Corvid specializes in design, prototyping, testing and computational physics for industries ranging from missile defense to motorsports. North Carolina was chosen over Huntsville, Alabama, and Batavia, Ohio, for several factors including “available incentives, workforce, infrastructure, utility capacity and each location’s ability to support long-term operational requirements,” Mark Poole, director of commerce finance at the N.C. Department of Commerce, said during the committee meeting. More about Corvid Technologies Corvid was founded in 2004 and now has 10
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Publix-Anchored Retail Village Breaks Ground at Cadia Village Matthews
Residents of a North Carolina community are preparing to welcome a new grocer to their neighborhood. Pappas Properties has broken ground on Cadia Village Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina, a Publix-anchored retail center on Stallings Road and Idlewild Road, about 11 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte. According to The Charlotte...
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Residents Push Back Against Carolina Lithium Air Quality Permit at NCDEQ Public Hearing
Dallas, NC (WNN) - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Myers Center, located at 700 Rhodes Perimeter Drive in Dallas, to discuss an air quality permit requested by Carolina Lithium. Carolina Lithium Requests Title V Air Quality...
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Mark Colson named ATA’s next president and CEO
American Trucking Associations announced Oct. 15 that Mark Colson will become president and CEO effective Dec. 1. Colson will succeed Chris Spear, who departed abruptly Aug. 21, and lead national advocacy for motor carriers’ priorities. ATA will convene its Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 17-20 in Charlotte, N.C., ahead...
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America’s Swimming Pool Co. Uses 3D Pool Customizer to Route Homeowner Inquiries Directly to Local Franchisees
A homeowner in Phoenix or Charlotte decides it is finally time to build that inground pool. Before calling anyone, she lands on America's Swimming Pool Co.'s website, spends ten minutes selecting pool shapes, deck finishes, and water features in 3D, then enters her ZIP code. The system does not produce a generic contact form. It connects her directly to the ASP franchisee licensed to serve her territory.
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When Customers Ask AI Instead of Google, Does Your Business Come Up?
By Yurii Vasyliev Try this tonight. Open ChatGPT, or just type a question into Google, and ask for “a good lawn care company in Tega Cay” or “a dentist in Fort Mill who takes new patients.” Instead of ten blue links, you will often get a short answer that names two or three businesses and...
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte airport workers union goes on strike Wednesday, citing workplace safety
Charlotte airport workers went on strike Wednesday over workplace conditions and safety concerns, according to a news release from 32BJ SEIU, a union representing the workers. Picketing workers cited low pay, unclear paid time off policies and an inadequate working environment as top concerns. The 24-hour strike involves employees contracted to work at Charlotte Douglas International Airport through ABM, a facility management company that provides services such as wheelchair assistance and cabin cleaning. The strike comes after ABM employee Colleen Coates’ death, who told colleagues she wasn’t feeling well in the days leading up to her Sept. 17 shift but showed up to work anyway because she needed the paycheck. Coates collapsed while waiting to clean an American Airlines aircraft and couldn’t be resuscitated, according to the union. She was 55. Her coworkers have concerns about workplace safety, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation, according to the news release. They also want clear information about their paid leave. “Yesterday, ABM workers attempted to deliver a petition to management outlining their demands at two office locations,” the news release said. “The sign said open, but doors were locked and lights were off. At the other, management did not even open the door.”
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Publix to Anchor 82-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Matthews
Publix is set to serve as the grocery anchor for a mixed-use development taking shape near Interstate 485 at Idlewild and Stallings roads, Meet CLT reports. The store will be joined by more than 40,000 square feet of neighboring retail and restaurant space, a 6,000-square-foot wellness center, walking paths, and open spaces.
North Carolina Jobs Desk
Charlotte healthcare jobs include med/surg nursing, retirement community care, home infusion, CT imaging, and travel CVOR nursing
Charlotte’s local openings span bedside nursing, imaging, infusion care, and travel-based work. Novant Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for adult med/surg care at Ballantyne Medical Center, while Southminster’s Embrace Health RN role focuses on resident care in a retirement community. The Cigna Group’s Accredo listing is a part-time home infusion nurse position with a 32-hour schedule, and the CT Technologist role from OneStaff Medical centers on diagnostic imaging. TravelNurseSource also lists a travel CVOR RN assignment through Host Healthcare, which is distinct from the permanent staff roles and the imaging post.