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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 · 5d

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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.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

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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.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 5d

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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...

WSOC Charlotte

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...

WSOC Charlotte

2 Charlotte-area stores fined for overcharging customers

Two stores, one in Union County and one in Mecklenburg County, were caught overcharging customers at the register.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 11d

thecharlottepost.com

Pride magazine closing after January/February 2027 edition

Pride magazine publisher Dee Dixon announced the publication's closure with the January/February 2027 edition. Pride magazine is closing after 33 years. The publication’s January/February 2027 edition will be Pride’s last with a “Legacy” commemoration of people, businesses, organizations and events that have helped shaped Charlotte. Pride,...

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Charlotte Observer

Another Publix is opening in Charlotte region as chain stares down Wegmans, HT

Publix is opening another store in the Charlotte region amid stiff supermarket competition vying for a piece of the $10.8 billion market . The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain will debut its 50,325-square-foot store at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6460 Weddington Road in Wesley Chapel. The Village Commons site is at the southeast corner of Weddington and Waxhaw Indian Trail roads, south of Charlotte in Union County. The store will hire about 140 full- and part-time employees. It will be the third store in Union County with location in Marvin and Monroe. Publix’s new store opening comes just weeks after Wegmans debuted in Ballantyne and Food Lion opened at 5706 Wyalong Drive in the Mintworth Commons shopping center. Another grocer is opening just ahead of the holiday season, too. Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a 24,110-square-foot store Nov. 13 at 8885 Christenbury Parkway in Concord. In response to this crowded market, Publix is accelerating its own expansion strategy across the region. “The Charlotte region continues to experience tremendous growth, and we’re excited to grow along with it,” Publix spokesperson Jared Glover said. What to expect at the new Publix store The Village Commons Publix will feature several full-service

WSOC Charlotte

Fiber installations spark property damage, utility strike concerns

Fiber installation projects in some neighborhoods are fueling concerns after reported issues and complaints, including damaged property, utility strikes, and repeated disruptions in neighborhoods.

Indian Trail, NC · 6d

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You Can Comfortably Retire On Just Social Security In This Affordable North Carolina City

Retirement doesn’t have to mean choosing between groceries and your electric bill, and Gastonia, North Carolina is living proof of that. This city of roughly 80,000 people sits just west of Charlotte, and it’s quietly becoming one of the smartest places in the entire state to stretch a fixed income without feeling like you’re stretching it at all.

Gastonia, NC · 9d

Axios Charlotte

Charlotte envisioned as 'the Silicon Valley' of energy grid modernization

The Charlotte region could become "the Silicon Valley" of energy grid modernization, according to a UNC Charlotte professor. Why it matters: Charlotte's growth has created a demand for energy, both in terms of residential use and manufacturing. What they're saying: "We envision this region becoming kind of the Silicon Valley of the grid," UNC Charlotte professor and Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC) executive director Rob Cox said Monday at a Charlotte Regional Business Alliance energy roundtable. This includes grid modernization and infrastructure. State of play: Cox's vision would see UNC Charlotte in a similar position to that of Stanford University in Silicon Valley. This would allow UNC Charlotte to lead "because of partnerships," he says. "If we're going to build affordable and reliable power, we're going to need to be able to train workforce to be able to operate and design," Cox says. Between the lines: A key piece is seeing innovation implemented faster. "It's very easy to come up with new ideas that will help the grid," Cox tells Axios. "It's very, very difficult to get those things adopted." It can take up to 15 years to go from concept to adoption and around half a billion dollars,

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Comstock Moves to Buy 672-Unit Uptown Charlotte Tower, Its First NC Deal

A 672-unit high-rise apartment complex in Uptown Charlotte is set to change hands, with Comstock Holding Companies entering into a purchase agreement for The Ascher, a Class A property built around two 24-story residential towers. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, would be the company's first multifamily acquisition in North Carolina.

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Charlotte Financial Services Job Types Shift as Companies Keep Choosing City

Many emerging companies in Charlotte are moving into the broader “financial services” industry. However, the jobs associated with these companies go beyond the traditional banking and office support roles long associated with the city. “Saying ‘financial services' is like saying ‘life sciences.' It's so broad that we don't...