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Solar Cell Manufacturer Restarts after Chemical Leaks

Silfab Solar initiated the restart of its chemical commissioning process at its $150 million solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, following an eight-month operational pause as a result of incidents involving chemical leaks. Operations halted this past March after back-to-back incidents involving a release of 300 gallons...

Fort Mill, SC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte bans street vendors, with one exception. Here's the fine they'll face

Street vending is now prohibited within Charlotte city limits except for designated areas that require permits. The City Council voted 8-1 Monday to extend existing restrictions in NoDa and uptown to include all streets and sidewalks across Charlotte. Unpermitted vending can result in a $500 civil citation. The council voted against making it a crime. The council’s vote created a process for setting up and operating designated vending marketplaces. These will be the only locations where street vending is allowed, and vendors must apply for a permit to participate. Right now, Charlotte Center City Partners runs the only active marketplace program along Tryon Street in uptown . That means street vending won’t be allowed outside of uptown unless the city or a nonprofit partner decide to establish another marketplace. Deputy City Manager Shawn Heath said the city doesn’t have the resources to administer a marketplace itself, which would require workers devoted to receiving and reviewing applications. Another organization would have to step up, but Heath said there’s been a “lukewarm” reception from community partners. Center City Partners did express interest in starting a similar program in South End, however. The council wrestled with the street vending issue for well over

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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 · 7d

WSOC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte creates entrepreneurship school with gift from biotech founder

A former UNC Charlotte goalkeeper turned biotech founder is giving his alma mater an undisclosed sum to launch a startup school.

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Diesel Spill Turns Charlotte Creek Red Near Atrium Health Mercy Hospital

A creek running through Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood turned red after roughly 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from an aboveground storage tank at Atrium Health Mercy hospital, with an estimated 800 gallons making it into a nearby waterway. Cleanup crews have been working the site along North Laurel Avenue, deploying booms and vacuum equipment to pull the fuel out of the water.

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Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV

Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

Charlotte Observer

Novant Health CEO Carl Armato to retire after more than a decade in the role

After nearly three decades at Novant Health , Carl Armato is retiring as president and CEO at the end of the year. His official departure is set for Dec. 31, the healthcare system announced Tuesday. John Gizdic , executive vice president and chief operating officer, will step in as president and interim chief executive officer on Jan. 1. “Leading Novant Health has been one of the greatest privileges of my career, but what I am most proud of is the difference our remarkable team members make every day for our patients and communities,” Armato said in a news release. “Healthcare has changed tremendously during my time as CEO, but our purpose has remained constant: to care for people when they need us most and to create a healthier future together.” Decades of Novant leadership Armato joined Novant Health in 1998 as vice president of finance and operations for physician divisions in Charlotte and Winston-Salem. Over the years, he took on several leadership roles, including senior vice president of materials management and logistics, chief operating officer, president and CEO of the Charlotte market, president of Novant Health markets and system chief operating officer. He was named Novant’s president and CEO in

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CMS board approves $180 million in school construction contracts, continues contracting review

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board approved more than $180 million in construction contracts for new schools Wednesday, but debate over the vote underscored ongoing concerns about the district’s contracting practices. The contracts covered construction phase services at Beverly Woods Elementary School, Huntersville Elementary School and Berryhill School, three new projects...

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Silfab Solar resumes chemical operations at South Carolina plant following eight-month pause

Following back-to-back chemical leaks and a multi-agency federal and state investigation, Silfab Solar has restarted chemical operations at its Fort Mill manufacturing plant. Silfab Solar has officially restarted its chemical commissioning process at its $150 million solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, ending an eight-month operational pause triggered by chemical leaks earlier this year.

Fort Mill, SC · 5d

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Former NBA, Hornets player puts south Charlotte estate back on market at nearly $8M

A former NBA and Charlotte Hornets⁠ player has put his Carmel Estates mansion back on the market at nearly $8 million.

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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LaMelo Ball Just Listed His $2.6M Charlotte Condo and It Has a Rooftop Go Kart Track

LaMelo Ball Is Done With Charlotte and His $2.6 Million Condo Proves It LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte chapter is officially closed. […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

Queen City News

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Novant Health apologizes after technology issue delays employee paychecks

A payroll issue caused delays in Novant Health employees receiving their paychecks after the health care system switched to a new payroll vendor.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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EPA takes lead on diesel spill in Mecklenburg County waterway

Mecklenburg County says the EPA is taking the lead on the fuel spill into a local creek.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 4d

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Charlotte Returns to Top 10 in 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report

Charlotte has climbed back into the top 10 of the 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, ranking No. 10 among 81 U.S. markets to watch next year. The report, a copy of which the Charlotte Business Journal obtained, was issued by the Urban Land Institute and PwC. According to...

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Charlotte food and hospitality jobs: shift leader, greeter, bartender, team member, and breakfast attendant

Charlotte’s roundup centers on five food and hospitality roles that differ by setting and guest interaction. Papa Johns is seeking a full-time Shift Leader with restaurant operations responsibility; Buffalo Wild Wings has a part-time Greeter focused on arrivals and seating; Rally Pickleball is hiring a full-time Bartender for its Lower South End venue; Jack in the Box lists a full-time Team Member for kitchen or guest-service work through an independent franchisee; and Carowinds has a full-time seasonal Breakfast Attendant at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, focused on breakfast service and dining-area upkeep.

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Charlotte-Based Advocate Health Announces Historic $1.24 Billion Investment

Charlotte-based Advocate Health announced the systemwide investment this week. It includes a $20 minimum starting wage, four weeks of paid parental leave and expanded health benefits. “The most important investment we make isn’t in buildings, technology or equipment. It’s in our people,” said Eugene A. Woods, chief executive officer of...

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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10 North Carolina Comic Book Shops Packed With Rare Finds, Nostalgia And Unexpected Treasures

Starting your own comic convention is a pretty extreme way to prove you take comics seriously. One North Carolina shop did exactly that back in 1982, and the event is still going every summer. That sent me looking at the rest of the state’s comic shops a little differently.

North Carolina · 6d

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Business owners in Charlotte continue to find success after starting pop-ups

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolinians keep starting new businesses. Some of those businesses are in the form of a pop-up. It’s a way to start a business without the higher expenses of a brick-and-mortar store. Two pop-up businesses continue to have success in Charlotte. They set up throughout...

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Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group named a Charlotte North Carolina Top Workplace, for 11th consecutive year

NATIONAL NEWS (CHARLOTTE, N.C. and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) — — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by The Charlotte Observer, marking its 11th consecutive year receiving the regional honor. The distinction places Atlantic Bay among just 47 Charlotte-area organizations with more than 500 employees recognized in 2026, extending a record of workplace recognition built on feedback from the people who work there.

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