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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.

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Charlotte Buyers Gain More Options as List Prices Pull Back

Charlotte buyers found more options, softer prices, and elevated price cuts as the market shifted in their favor.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Axios Charlotte

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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

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Silfab Solar gives 72-hour notice to begin manufacturing at Fort Mill plant amid legal battles

FORT MILL — Silfab Solar gave state officials a required 72-hour notice on Nov. 6 that the company will begin solar cell manufacturing at its Fort Mill plant next week. The company has been limited to panel assembly since opening in early 2026, then agreed not to phase into chemical manufacturing following two leaks in March.

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

WBTV

‘We sincerely apologize’: Technology issue impacts payroll for Novant Health employees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A “technology issue” is affecting payroll distribution for Novant Health employees on Friday. On Friday, Nov. 6, officials said the issue affected when deposits reached employees’ financial institutions after Novant Health transitioned to a new payroll vendor last month. Novant Health said it...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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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.

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Publix opens Wesley Chapel store, confirms 2 more Charlotte-area locations

Publix Super Markets Inc.’s growing footprint now includes a store in Wesley Chapel.

Wesley Chapel, NC · 2d

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...

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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.

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Mecklenburg County Initiative AddressesAffordable Housing for Employees

One of Michael Bryant’s early priorities when he was appointed as the new Mecklenburg County Manager in April 2025 was to find solutions to Charlotte’s affordable housing crisis. Bryant, who served as deputy county manager for 5 years before his appointment to the county manager position, was a budget analyst for the county. In his new role, he leads 6,500 employees and oversees a budget of $2.5 billion.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 3d

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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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Brü opens first permanent location in Uptown

Husband and wife, Kareem and Engel Warren, have taken Brü from the cart to the counter. The couple opened the coffee business’s first permanent location Nov. 3 at 320 S. Tryon St. in Uptown, a little more than a year after Brü soft-launched at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.

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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 · 4d

Charlotte Stories

Charlotte Hornets Purchase Troubled Epicentre Property at 80% Discount

Hornets Sports & Entertainment joined Lincoln Property Company and Vision Ventures to purchase the former EpiCentre for $27.5 million. The 304,000-square-foot complex, now called Queen City Quarter, sits directly across Trade Street from Spectrum Center. Mecklenburg County currently values the property at about $97.8 million. The new ownership group is...

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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 · 5d

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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.

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Customer says dry cleaner closed, still has her clothes

A local woman says she’s trying to get back two of her favorite garments after finding the dry cleaner she used closed.

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New direction for Gateway Station as city extends deal with developers

The city of Charlotte extended its agreement with the developers behind the future Gateway Station.

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Axios Charlotte

The Hornets are buying the old Epicentre in a joint venture

Hornets Sports & Entertainment is acquiring and plans to revitalize Queen City Quarter — aka the Epicentre — in a joint venture with two real estate firms. Why it matters: The Hornets bring the built-in customer base, capital and literal buzz that may be necessary to revive Uptown's once-booming party central, right next to Spectrum Center. This could also be the missing piece to the Hornets' long-desired "entertainment district" along Trade Street. Flashback: Before South End was cool, the Epicentre used to be the place to be for Charlotte's nightlife. After its initial owners filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2010, it turned into a ghost town during COVID. It gained a reputation for crime and went into foreclosure in 2022. Most of the popular bars and businesses shuttered. It hasn't been the same since, even after the new property managers CBRE promised to turn it into a family-friendly destination. The latest: The Hornets' ownership is partnering with firms Lincoln Property Company and Vision Ventures. A sales price was not disclosed. A press release says they intend to "revitalize" and "reimagine" the property "as a vibrant destination," but it offered no specifics. Axios has reached out for comment. The intrigue:

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Asa Jackson steps down as McColl Center president and CEO

Asa Jackson, president and CEO of McColl Center, has stepped down after less than two years in the role, effective Oct. 31. The center announced Jackson’s departure in a brief statement, saying Jackson “decided to conclude his tenure” after “thoughtful consideration.”. “The Board extends our heartfelt...