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NC State Fair made $3.1M off food sales after new vendor fee imposed

Some vendors say the North Carolina State Fair played unfair this year in taking 15 percent of their sales after tax. The state fair tripled its revenue from food sales as compared with last year. In 2028, these fairgrounds will be 100 years old and the fair director says they’ll...

North Carolina · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Four Different Fiber Companies Have Dug Up Mark Watkins' Yard in Indian Trail, and the Town Has Had One Staffer Handling Complaints Full Time for Two Months

Four fiber companies have dug up Mark Watkins' Indian Trail yard, and the town has had a staffer on complaints full time for two months. What the 811 law requires.

Indian Trail, NC · 2d

828newsnow.com

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4 custom home building tips from WNC Parade of Homes winners

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Building a custom home in Asheville or Western North Carolina starts long before crews pour the foundation. The homesite you choose, the builder you hire and the decisions you make during planning can shape everything from construction costs to how well the finished home fits your lifestyle.

Asheville, NC · 14h

WRAL News

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Brides and DJ's want money back after NC wedding DJ files for bankruptcy

Brides and wedding DJ's across North Carolina say a wedding DJ owes them money through sudden cancellations and unpaid services, amid a slew of allegations about the business' operations and recent bankruptcy. Federal bankruptcy records show Joseph Lepanto, the owner of Good Vibrations Events and the DJ several brides said...

North Carolina · 8h

wheninyourstate.com

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Virginia’s $67 billion utility deal faces a major roadblock

A proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy could create one of the world’s largest regulated electricity businesses. Announced in May 2026, the deal would bring together major energy operations serving millions of customers across the southeastern United States. However, the proposed merger has become a...

Virginia · 2d

thelocalreporter.press

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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 · 2d

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 · 11h

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 · 18h

realestatenews.com

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Canopy Realtors names new CEO ahead of longtime leader’s exit

Editor's note: As an industry with millions of agents and over 100,000 brokerage companies, new leaders rise to the top every day. Here we highlight executives and other notable leaders who've recently taken on, or stepped away from, roles that influence the residential real estate landscape. Canopy Realtors appoints CEO.

North Carolina · 9h

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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SHOP LOCAL: Supporting the local economy is more important than ever

Every holiday season, local businesses make preparations for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Store shelves are stocked, seasonal merchandise arrives, restaurants plan for holiday gatherings, and […]

Polk County, NC · 12h

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 · 13h

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

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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This North Carolina Outlet Mall Is So Big You’ll Need Comfortable Shoes and a Whole Day

A green sea turtle named Neptune swims inside a shopping mall here. He lives in an aquarium with an underwater tunnel, a few steps from outlet stores and a food court carousel. That alone would be enough for most malls. This one also has a 24-screen movie theater, go-kart tracks...

North Carolina · 5d

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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 · 2d

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

thebestoflkn.com

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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 · 4d

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

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

The Wake Weekly

partner publisher · 4.7K followers

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