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First Bank opens 27,000-square-foot SouthPark office to replace existing branch

First Bank⁠ opened a SouthPark office of more than 27,000 square feet that replaces its Congress Street branch.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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School district files counterclaim against Silfab, York County

The Fort Mill Schools District has officially filed a counterclaim lawsuit against Silfab and York County, according to The Charlotte Observer.

York County, SC · 3d

Rock Hill Herald

450 new homes are proposed around Rock Hill, Fort Mill & Lake Wylie: What to know

Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie have more homes proposed. So do Clover and Lancaster. They range from typical subdivisions to lakefront living beside a nuclear station . Here’s a look at plans for 450 new homes and townhomes pitched across the Rock Hill region. Details are still pending on a 309-home subdivision proposal in Lancaster County. Homebuilder True Homes applied to build in the Edgewater community on 106 acres with a project called The Pinery East . The site is off Monterrico Drive and Antela Lane. County planners deferred a decision for a month on Sept. 15 due to traffic and related concerns, but didn’t reschedule last month. This month’s planning commission agenda for Nov. 17 hasn’t been published. A company called PLJS Property applied to build a 66-home subdivision on 98 acres west of Clover. Fieldstone Meadow would go on S.C. 55 just outside town limits, near Lester Road. Home lots would be an acre or more each. Four new internal roads off the main highway would serve the subdivision. More than 5 acres in Fort Mill is up for rezoning to allow a new 34-unit townhome development . The site is on Pleasant Road, across from

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

hoodline.com

Novant Health Payroll Delay Hits Charlotte Workers After Vendor Switch

A technology issue disrupted paycheck deposits for Novant Health employees in Charlotte this week, leaving workers uncertain about when their money would hit their bank accounts. The health system says the problem affected the timing of when deposits reached employees' financial institutions after it switched to a new payroll vendor last month. Novant Health says payroll has since been completed and funds have been sent out, with deposits expected to land Friday.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Yahoo!

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

Yahoo!

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. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer's 50,325-square-foot store opened Nov. 4 at 6460 Weddington Road. This marks Publix's third Union County store — and its 23rd in the Charlotte market. "We've seen tremendous growth in the Wesley Chapel...

Wesley Chapel, 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.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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.

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...

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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 · 4d

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

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.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

qcitymetro.com

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.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

Yahoo!

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...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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 · 6d

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