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D.A. Everett turns sports venue inclusion opportunities into foundation for growth

When construction firms D.A. Everett and Clark began their earliest preparations for the $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation earlier this year, they visited another recently redone Charlotte sports venue: Spectrum Center. D.A. Everett had just completed that $245 million project in a joint venture with sports venue powerhouse...

Charlotte, NC · 5d
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Shopping Small for the Holidays

The holidays are swiftly approaching, and now’s the time to start thinking about what to get your friends and family this year. In an age when online shopping is easier and faster than ever, it seems we’ve lost some of the holiday magic that comes along with intentional trips to local stores. The Chamber staff is slowing down this holiday season and supporting our small businesses right here in Cabarrus County. Here’s why.

Cabarrus County, NC · 5d
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This North Carolina Lavender Farm Hijacks Your Afternoon With Friendly Farm Animals and Fragrant Fields

Some of the best afternoons in North Carolina start with a wrong turn down a winding country road. You expect a quick look at some purple flowers, and suddenly a baby goat is nibbling your sleeve while you sip something icy and sweet. Hours slip away, the kids refuse to...

Dallas, NC · 8d
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Data centers, consumers are keeping trucking demand afloat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Domestic manufacturing’s momentum — fueled by the data center boom and strong consumer spending — are propelling the domestic economy, and therefore the trucking industry, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello. Discussing freight market trends at ATA’s 2026 Management Conference...

Charlotte, NC · 8d
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Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte says transit tax will spark job influx. It's got a plan for them

Charlotte is launching a free course to prepare small businesses for what the city says will be a massive influx of construction-related jobs anticipated across the region. The Skilled to Build initiative aims to keep jobs and dollars local by training companies on everything they need to know to compete for large contracts. The first cohort will launch in 2027. “When small businesses are successful, Charlotte’s economy is successful,” said Alban Burney, the Skilled to Build program manager. Mecklenburg County voters approved a 1% sales tax increase last year to support road and transit improvements. The tax went into effect July 1 and will generate an estimated $19.4 billion over several decades to fund the transportation projects. A city report earlier this year found demand will exceed local labor capacity by 2030. And if current market conditions persist, local businesses could only build about half of those projects when construction demand peaks around 2040. Skilled to Build will try to bridge those gaps by ensuring entrepreneurs are aware of the upcoming opportunities and are prepared once they arrive, Burney said. How will Skilled to Build work? The city hired a local vendor to design a small business readiness curriculum that

Charlotte, NC · 8d

mindfullyamerican.com

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4 Restaurant Chains Closing North Carolina Locations in 2026

Flavor Hills opened its Durham restaurant in December 2025. Then in mid-August 2026, the brand shut that restaurant and its Downtown Raleigh location, effective immediately. Here are the restaurant chains that have already closed or are closing North Carolina locations in 2026. 1. Hickory Tavern. Hickory Tavern, the Charlotte-born sports...

Raleigh, NC · 10d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gaston County board deadlocked on property values; revote on Friday

(This story was updated because the original included inaccuracies. In the original, County Tax Assessor Chelsea Tarbush's last name was misspelled. The name of Brittany Millwood Elkin, a local Realtor, was also listed incorrectly.) GASTONIA – In theory, it all comes down to a Cherryville commissioner who is a licensed and active Realtor about what your property taxes will be like next year. That is, if Gaston County Commissioners hold true to their deadlocked votes from Tuesday night, Oct. 27. That night, Commissioner Tom Keigher made the motion to approve the 2027 Schedule of Values, and Chair Chad Brown seconded it. Commissioners Scott Shehan, Jim Bailey and Cathy Cloninger voted no, while Brown, Vice Chair Bob Hovis and Keigher voted yes. Commissioner Allen Fraley was absent, so the 3-3 tie meant the motion failed. When the board meets Friday to revote, Fraley’s vote will decide whether the schedule that sets how property is valued in 2027 is adopted. If the three commissioners on each side stand firm, he is the deciding vote. Based on more information from the Gaston County Tax Office and staff sought by Brown, they will vote again within 66 hours of that deadlock on the document

Gaston County, NC · 9d

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Lowes Foods Plans New Store at Terrell Town Center in Catawba County

A North Carolina grocery store chain is expanding in the Charlotte region. Lowes Foods has announced it will occupy a nearly 51,000-square-foot Terrell Town Center store in Catawba County near Sherrills Ford. This deal is anchored by a 20-year lease signed Oct. 14, according to The Charlotte Observer. The development...

Catawba County, NC · 12d

WSOC Charlotte

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LoSo library site demolished for retail, apartments

Demolition is underway of an aging lower South End property that is poised for redevelopment.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

connectcre.com

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RK Investors Lands $81M Construction Loan for 299-Unit Charlotte Rental Community

An RK Investors-led team obtained an $81 million construction loan for Sutherland at Piper Glen, a 299-unit multifamily development underway in Charlotte’s Piper Glen neighborhood. The financing was provided by Western-Southern Life Insurance Company. The financing was arranged by Nate Sittema, Kristen Reilley and Elliott Voreis with CBRE’s Debt...

Charlotte, NC · 9d

WSOC Charlotte

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New NC laws allow billboard companies to cut trees without notice

Charlotte homeowners are raising concerns after tree removal crews began clear-cutting wooded areas behind residential properties to increase highway visibility for commercial billboards.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

Charlotte Observer

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We went inside Wegmans cheese caves to trace its journey to the Charlotte store

When Wegmans made its Charlotte debut in October, shoppers found a food-hall-style market, Cookieland and aisles with popular western New York foods and national brands. But an undeniable star of the show lies behind the glass in the cheese department. The grand opening of the Ballantyne store at 11550 N. Community House Road set a weekday opening record with more than 25,000 customers, according to Wegmans. The hype continues following a first week of record sales after its long-awaited arrival. Wegmans is already planning a second location in the area in Cornelius . While the in-store bakery dominated opening sales , the company’s specialty cheese program with soft-ripened and washed-rind cheeses come from Wegmans’ own cheese-aging operation. Behind those perfectly soft bries and tangy Gouda wedges lies a decade-long obsession with getting every single block to its absolute “peak of perfection.” The secret to creating world and U.S. championship winning cheeses? A 12,300-square-foot facility in Rochester, New York, outfitted with seven custom-built cheese caves — the only operation of its kind that opened over a decade ago run by a U.S. grocery retailer. It’s one way the grocer looks to set itself apart. And in the Charlotte region, the $10.8

Rochester, NY · 5d

whatnow.com

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Cavender’s Boot City Brings Western Wear to Carolina Pavilion in Charlotte

Cavender’s Boot City is coming to Carolina Pavilion at 9567 South Boulevard in Charlotte, where the Western wear retailer will occupy part of the former Conn’s Home Plus space. CBJ Newsroom announced the lease on Instagram, reporting that the addition is part of an effort to strengthen the tenant mix at the more than 700,000-square-foot shopping center.

Charlotte, NC · 9d

Tega Cay Sun

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Op-Ed: Flint Hill Schools and Silfab: How Did We Get Here?

The following is an editorial received from Fort Mill School Board candidate Larry Barnett. No changes were made prior to being made available to the public. The controversy surrounding Silfab Solar and the Flint Hill schools raises serious questions about decisions made by York County and the Fort Mill School District. How did we reach...

York County, SC · 9d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gaston County board approves new property values; residents react

(This story was updated to add new information.) Following a deadlocked debate and intense public scrutiny, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 Friday afternoon, Oct. 30 to pass the 2027 Schedule of Values, officially establishing the framework for how local real estate will be assessed in the upcoming reappraisal. The decision came during a swift 45-minute special meeting at the Gaston County Courthouse, reversing a 3-3 tie on Oct. 27 that had stalled the measure. Commissioner Tom Keigher made the motion to approve the schedule, with Vice Chair Bob Hovis providing the second. Joining Keigher and Hovis in voting yes were Chair Chad Brown and Commissioner Allen Fraley, whose absence on Oct. 27 had left the board in a stalemate. Commissioners Cathy Cloninger and Scott Shehan stood firm in opposition, voting no for a second time. Jim Bailey was not present due to a family matter. When contacted after the meeting, he affirmed his no vote from the previous meeting. The Oct. 30 vote ensures the county meets state statutory deadlines to adopt the property valuation rules before Jan. 1, avoiding potential revenue impacts and keeping the tax appraisal schedule on track. Previous reporting: Gaston County board deadlocked

Gaston County, NC · 8d

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Can Skip The Grocery Store And Buy Pasture Raised Pork Straight From The Source

Oink first, grocery store later. North Carolina has farms where pigs spend their days outdoors, sometimes wandering through woods before ending up as pork sold directly from the people who raised them. That already feels more interesting than staring through plastic wrap under fluorescent lights. One farm even credits salty...

North Carolina · 12d

Tega Cay Sun

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5068 Gladiola Way, Tega Cay, SC

Located in the highly desirable Lake Ridge community of Tega Cay, South Carolina, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers approximately 3,200 square feet on an oversized 0.20-acre corner lot, complete with sidewalks and walking trails throughout the neighborhood. Built in 2010 and freshly painted throughout, this move-in-ready home showcases a bright, modern feel, highlighted...

Tega Cay, SC · 9d

WSOC Charlotte

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Neighbors, businesses cry foul over trees removed near Independence Boulevard billboard

Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured crews clearing a section of trees between Plaza Midwood and Independence Boulevard.

Charlotte, NC · 11d

hoodline.com

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275-Unit Sycamore at Monroe Apartments Rising Near Expressway With $48M Loan

A 275-apartment development called Sycamore at Monroe is under construction along Morgan Mill Road south of the Monroe Expressway, with the project entity Switzenbaum & Associates, Inc. working toward a planned finish by the end of 2027. The city of Monroe lists the development, approved as a planned unit development on 23.44 acres, as currently under construction.

Charlotte, NC · 10d

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500,000 Gallons of Raw Sewage Spill Into Lake Wylie After Pump Station Loses Power

An estimated 500,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Lake Wylie after a York County pump station lost power Monday evening. The massive overflow happened at the Little Allison Creek Pump Station in Lake Wylie. Sewage entered the Little Allison Creek inlet before crews were able to stop the discharge.

York County, SC · 11d