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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 · 8d

thecharlottepost.com

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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,...

Charlotte, NC · 5d
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Charlotte Observer

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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

Charlotte, NC · 5d

WSOC Charlotte

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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 · 4d

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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 · 7d

Axios Charlotte

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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,

Charlotte, NC · 5d

hoodline.com

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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.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

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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...

Charlotte, NC · 4d

hoodline.com

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The Keith Corp Plans Renovation for SouthPark Office Building

5825 Carnegie Blvd. — Approximate Site of Planned Office Renovation. The Keith Corp is planning renovations to the four-story office building at 5825 Carnegie in SouthPark, with the work expected to wrap up in the second quarter of 2027. The work is being designed to court tenants looking for spaces between 10,000 and 18,000 square feet.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Massive Vintage Mall In North Carolina Where $50 Goes A Surprisingly Long Way

There’s a building in Concord, North Carolina that has a clock tower, original hardwood floors, and the uncanny ability to make your entire afternoon vanish without a trace. That building is The Depot at Gibson Mill, and it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted a Saturday doing anything else.

Concord, NC · 7d

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These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decades

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (InvestigateTV) — Brothers Bobby and Lance Snyder have a combined eight decades of service with American Airlines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. They help make sure planes arrive and depart safely and on time at the airline’s second-largest hub. Their commitment is inspiring their younger co-workers.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

decorhint.com

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These 9 North Carolina Towns Are Attracting Real Estate Investors, And Locals Are Taking Notice

One town on this list has two separate historic downtowns because Fuquay Springs joined with the neighboring community of Varina back in 1963. I love that kind of quirk. It tells you a place grew in its own odd, stubborn way. That same historic character now shares the spotlight with...

North Carolina · 10d

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Dental Entrepreneur Woman Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Women in Dentistry at 2026 Charlotte Retreat

Registration extended through Monday, November 2, 2026, for the November 12–14 retreat at The Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW Life) is celebrating a major milestone this November: 10 years of bringing women across the dental industry together through mentorship, leadership, professional development, and meaningful connections.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

WBTV

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East Charlotte video store keeps rental tradition alive as nonprofit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - VisArt Video in east Charlotte is one of the few remaining video rental stores in the country. It has expanded its mission to serve as a community space for artists and filmmakers. VisArt Video opened as a video rental store in 1982. As streaming changed the...

Charlotte, NC · 5d

thecharlotteweekly.com

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Biz Briefs: Dunkin' honors firefighter for heroic rescue

CHARLOTTE – Dunkin' surprised firefighters at Charlotte Fire Station 36 with coffee and doughnuts Oct. 29 in recognition of National First Responders Day. The company also awarded firefighter Jerome Taylor free coffee for a year in recognition of his actions during a March 4 emergency call. Taylor was standing...

Charlotte, NC · 5d

WSFA

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These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decades

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (InvestigateTV) — Brothers Bobby and Lance Snyder have a combined eight decades of service with American Airlines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. They help make sure planes arrive and depart safely and on time at the airline’s second-largest hub. Their commitment is inspiring their younger co-workers.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

country1037fm.com

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Concierge Beekeeping Business Grows in Charlotte as Homeowners, Companies Hire Hive Help

A growing niche in beekeeping services is emerging as Charlotte homeowners and businesses outsource hive maintenance to professional beekeepers. The Charlotte Ledger spoke with Tom Finnie and his wife, Aimee, who went from hobbyists to relying on an expert after facing challenges with their first hive. Justin Maness, 36, founder of Buddha Bee Apiary, has stepped in to take on the business's buzz.

Charlotte, NC · 5d