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NC farmers report strong sweet potato harvest despite extreme drought

Long-term drought conditions put pressure on North Carolina farmers this spring. But despite the rocky start, officials say one of the state’s biggest exports — sweet potatoes — are growing strong. Usually, sweet potatoes are planted in May. This year, however, extreme drought caused some farmers to...

North Carolina · 6h
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North Carolina vows to hold Chemours accountable for contamination ‘no matter how long it takes’

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— North Carolina environmental regulators this week sent a scathing critique to Chemours, which is responsible for contaminating at least 10 counties with toxic “forever chemicals,” arguing that […]

North Carolina · 1d

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They Grow the Best Flowers and Strawberries in North Carolina

There’s a picture of America that never goes out of style. A farm stand at the edge of a gravel lot. A hand-lettered sign. Buckets of zinnias by the register, a flat of strawberries still warm from the field, and someone behind the table who can tell you exactly where it all came from.

Orange County, NC · 1d
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Ted Lord named President and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation

On October 29, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced the selection of Ted Lord as the organization’s fourth president and chief executive officer.

North Carolina · 1d

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Wolter acquires North Carolina forklift dealer WMH Solutions

Materials handling equipment and service provider Wolter has acquired WMH Solutions (Wheeler Material Handling), a Linde forklift dealer headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The acquisition brings together Wolter’s more than 800 employees with WMH’s network of over 200 employees, with 11 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The combined organization will operate more than 40 locations across 15 states with over 1,000 employees, offering customers an unmatched breadth of products, services, and technical expertise under one unified Wolter brand.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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WakeMed agreed to cap future price increases in Atrium merger. But who will enforce it?

WakeMed agreed to cap potential price increases in its merger with Atrium Health, but the actual language around those price caps hasn’t been released, leaving the public in the dark about how they could work. One UNC professor says questions remain about how those caps would be enforced and who they would apply to. And Rob Stephens, organizing director at the patient-advocacy group The Patients Union, said how the caps would actually function is unclear. “Patients deserve better than vague promises,” Stephens said in an interview Tuesday. Gov. Josh Stein’s office dropped oppositio n to the merger after securing a commitment to price caps from both nonprofit hospital systems. What do the price caps actually do? According to a Wake County news release, both Atrium and WakeMed agreed “for five years following the closing date, the negotiated reimbursement rate for services provided to patients who are not on Medicaid or Medicare (Part A or C) shall not increase more than 1.5 times the Medicare Payment Update for the service in that fiscal year.” What this means is for five years after the final approval of the merger, WakeMed would tie its prices to what the federal government pays hospitals for

Wake County, NC · 13h

The Enterprise

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NC ABLE reports $53 million in assets, 5,000 accounts

NC ABLE has reached about $53 million in assets across 5,000 accounts as expanded federal eligibility rules take effect.

North Carolina · 6h

WCBD Count on 2

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Customers weigh in on $67B Dominion Energy and Nextera merger during public hearing

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina customers and state regulators heard arguments and concerns Thursday about the proposed $67 billion merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, a deal the companies say would strengthen infrastructure and improve reliability. The merger would create the nation’s largest utility company, serving about 10 million customers in South […]

South Carolina · 9h

WFAE

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Duke Energy push for more NC natural gas plants to power more data centers faces opposition

Duke Energy, the electric utility that controls nearly all of North Carolina’s power generation, is pushing forward with a natural gas buildout intended to support a deluge of new data centers. The utility checked off a crucial step in that process Monday evening, when the Davidson County Board of...

Davidson County, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Local workers feel impact of nationwide Microsoft outage

A nationwide Microsoft outage disrupted the workday for businesses and professionals across the country Thursday, including workers in the Charlotte area who rely on the company’s services to communicate and get their jobs done.

Charlotte, NC · 21h

Charlotte Observer

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A retail giant is moving to South Boulevard in Charlotte. Here's what's changing

A major off-price retail giant is moving to a new space on South Boulevard in Charlotte in time for the holiday shopping season. TJ Maxx will open its 25,570-square-foot store at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at 5107 South Blvd. in Charlotte, the retailer recently said. TJ Maxx will anchor the renovated 77,000-square-foot Seneca Square shopping center , according to property manager Foundry Commercial. The store offers brand-name and designer fashion, accessories, beauty products, jewelry and home goods at discounted prices. TJ Maxx is relocating from a slightly larger, 31,954-square-foot spot less than a mile away at 4726 South Blvd. , the retailer said. “We are always assessing and reviewing our real estate strategies, and our decision to relocate this store reflects that thinking,” company spokesperson Maddie Peters said. The 110,000-square-foot Woodlawn Marketplace center is anchored by The Home Depot, alongside Micro Center and Burlington. In August, Lowes Foods submitted plans with the city of Charlotte to renovate the Burlington store at 4726 South Blvd. with a drive-thru and parking lot improvements. Those plans have not yet been finalized, the Winston-Salem-based grocer recently told The Charlotte Observer. What to expect at the new TJ Maxx Features at the new South Boulevard

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Lake Norman Real Estate Market Report | November 2026

The Lake Norman real estate market changed character this fall, and October’s numbers show exactly how. Homes are taking longer to sell, sellers are keeping less of their first asking price, and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years. If you own a home around the lake and you’re weighing a listing before the holidays against one in spring, those numbers matter more than the calendar does.

Lake Norman, NC · 3d

The Wake Weekly

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Opinion: When Iran calls for ‘war on Wall Street,’ Charlotte should listen

Iran’s “war on Wall Street” warning could extend beyond New York, the author argues, citing Charlotte’s financial sector, Duke Energy’s role and ties to Fort Bragg.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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Former Earth Fare site near Charlotte is ready to debut with new specialty grocer

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again, debuting its fourth Charlotte-area store in the same spot as a former specialty grocer in time for the holiday season. Sprouts will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Christenbury Corners, 8885 Christenbury Parkway , in Concord. The 24,110-square-foot store marks Sprouts’ first location in a Charlotte suburb. The site near Concord Mills mall was previously home to Earth Fare , which closed in August 2025 amid lease negotiations. Asheville-based Earth Fare originally opened there in 2017 before the company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and reopening under ownership. In 2021, the Concord store reopened. Sprouts’ expansion is part of a highly competitive landscape , where nearly 730 grocery stores are vying for market share across Charlotte’s over $10.8 billion supermarket industry . “Charlotte continues to experience strong population growth and a growing interest in healthy living,” Sprouts told The Charlotte Observer. That includes demand for fresh produce and items that support a healthy lifestyle, the company said. The new location arrives alongside a wave of recent grocery store openings across the Charlotte area, including Food Lion in east Charlotte , Publix in Union County and Wegmans in Ballantyne . What to expect

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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This city ranks No. 31 on new list of best small cities in America

Livability.com weighed 100 data points across eight categories: economy; housing and cost of living; amenities; transportation; environment; safety; education; and health.

Huntersville, NC · 1d

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Half a century of shopping near Charlotte, North Carolina: all 7 of these malls still have shoppers inside

SouthPark grows from three department stores to five. On February 12, 1970, Belk and Ivey's opened their doors on what had been pasture at Sharon and Fairview roads, about six miles south of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Sears joined them that August. The three department stores anchored SouthPark, an enclosed...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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What's the big deal about Charlotte street vendors? See what led to new sweeping ban

After more than a year of debate over Charlotte street vendors — from taco stands to sidewalk artists — city leaders made a sweeping decision this week: street vending is now banned, except in designated marketplaces that require a permit. The Observer’s Nick Sullivan reported the City Council voted 8-1 on Monday , with rule-breakers now facing $500 fines. Why has this been such a contentious issue that split business owners, residents and vendors themselves? How NoDa became ‘turf war’ over Charlotte street vendors Much of the controversy centered on NoDa, where vendors have long been part of the neighborhood’s artsy identity — and increasingly, part of its friction. The Observer’s Mary Ramsey reported last summer that business owners said the problems grew serious enough to threaten their livelihoods . Chris Wade, operations manager at Cabo Fish Taco’s North Davidson Street location, told the Observer in June 2025 that vendors blocked sidewalks, pulled away paying customers, cooked food without health inspections and sometimes engaged in “turf wars” that have turned violent. Wade pointed to a 2023 shooting outside his restaurant — an incident that left two people hospitalized on a busy Friday evening — as a turning point in the

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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National hair salon chain opening first Triangle locations. Here's where

Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in a press release. “A salon is more than a place to get your hair done. It’s where life happens, from a child’s first haircut to neighbors catching up in the chair. As North Carolina’s communities grow, we look forward to growing alongside them and finding meaningful ways to give back.” Focused on “crafting confidence with care,” the Triangle salons will offer cut, color, style, chemical treatments, blowouts, waxing, and extension services. New salon locations Raleigh ’s location will be at 2603 Glenwood Ave. at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Oberlin Road. The Durham salon’s address is 1051 Yunus Rd off of Ellis Road while Cary ’s will be in Crescent Commons at

Durham, NC · 3d

Charlotte Stories

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Major Charlotte Restaurant Group Behind Seoul Food Files for Bankruptcy

Seoul Food Meat Co. and Let’s Meat KBBQ Corp. both filed for Chapter 11 protection on Oct. 29. The businesses are operated by husband-and-wife team Tim Chun and Lisa Kamura. The group’s Charlotte footprint extends well beyond the two restaurant names. It operates Seoul Food Meat Co. locations...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Publix Opens New Store at Village Commons in Wesley Chapel

Publix opened a new 50,325-square-foot store at Village Commons in Wesley Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 4, anchoring the shopping center's third and final phase of development. According to a WSOC-TV 9 report, the Wesley Chapel store at 6460 Weddington Road expands Publix's Charlotte region presence to 23 stores in the Charlotte market and three in Union County.

Wesley Chapel, NC · 2d