<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Carolina - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about North Carolina with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:22:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[German company chooses Charlotte for first US plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company will invest more than $50 million in the Charlotte facility, slated to open in early 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-chooses-charlotte-for-first-us-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-chooses-charlotte-for-first-us-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC commerce chief: Economic 'fog' slowing talks, hints at upcoming projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's new commerce secretary says economic uncertainty is causing a lull but won't stop big job-creation announcements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-commerce-chief-economic-fog-slowing-talks-hints-at-upcoming-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-commerce-chief-economic-fog-slowing-talks-hints-at-upcoming-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank chief believes first Truist Championship will strengthen Charlotte debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Truist Championship is being played in Philadelphia as its home course at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club prepares to host the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-chief-believes-first-truist-championship-will-strengthen-charlotte-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-chief-believes-first-truist-championship-will-strengthen-charlotte-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local credit union opens first branch outside Charlotte region, plots more growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rock Hill-based credit union has expanded beyond the Charlotte region and is eyeing further expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-credit-union-opens-first-branch-outside-charlotte-region-plots-more-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-credit-union-opens-first-branch-outside-charlotte-region-plots-more-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights: Scott Niebauer of Harold K Jordan &amp; Co, and Ben Perry of East West Partners (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harold K Jordan &amp; Co.&rsquo;s Director of Business Development Scott Niebauer and Ben Perry, co-president of East West Partners, joins Triangle Business Journals President and Publisher Sougata Mukerjee to talk about their roles and changes in the Triangle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-scott-niebauer-of-harold-k-jordan-amp-co-and-ben-perry-of-east-west-partners-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-scott-niebauer-of-harold-k-jordan-amp-co-and-ben-perry-of-east-west-partners-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC climbs on 'Best States' list but remains outside top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina made a solid jump on a list of the best states in the country but still has some work left to reach the top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-climbs-on-best-states-list-but-remains-outside-top-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-climbs-on-best-states-list-but-remains-outside-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AvidXchange acquisition raises questions on fintech's future in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts weigh in on what the AvidXchange acquisition could mean for the company's future in Charlotte, offering insights into potential operational changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-acquisition-raises-questions-on-fintechs-future-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-acquisition-raises-questions-on-fintechs-future-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy Queen site changes hands after 50 years in $1.1M deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[This family-owned Dairy Queen's sale comes with a unique condition that aims to preserve its place in the neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/dairy-queen-site-changes-hands-after-50-years-in-11m-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/dairy-queen-site-changes-hands-after-50-years-in-11m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New owner to revitalize uptown tower with millions in upgrades, rooftop terrace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highland Ventures sees untapped potential in a recently acquired uptown Charlotte office tower, with plans to breathe new life into the property through strategic improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-owner-to-revitalize-uptown-tower-with-millions-in-upgrades-rooftop-terrace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-owner-to-revitalize-uptown-tower-with-millions-in-upgrades-rooftop-terrace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zawyer Sports CEO talks $50M plans for two new local practice centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida company is making big moves in Charlotte, with plans for major investments in two new sports facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zawyer-sports-ceo-talks-50m-plans-for-two-new-local-practice-centers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zawyer-sports-ceo-talks-50m-plans-for-two-new-local-practice-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortune 500 company plans $380M manufacturing project in Charlotte region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The manufacturing giant plans to create 110 jobs at the operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-500-company-plans-380m-manufacturing-project-in-charlotte-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-500-company-plans-380m-manufacturing-project-in-charlotte-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnny Harris reflects on Quail Hollow's journey to hosting second PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Harris shares how a chance conversation at a Ryder Cup dinner led to Charlotte landing its first PGA Championship, setting the stage for the tournament's return next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/johnny-harris-reflects-on-quail-hollows-journey-to-hosting-second-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/johnny-harris-reflects-on-quail-hollows-journey-to-hosting-second-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I love this golf course': CBS ramping up for PGA Championship production at Quail Hollow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Championship will likely bring an audience of 5 million people to CBS for the final round, giving Charlotte a prominent perch in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/i-love-this-golf-course-cbs-ramping-up-for-pga-championship-production-at-quail-hollow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/i-love-this-golf-course-cbs-ramping-up-for-pga-championship-production-at-quail-hollow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What new filing says about local impact of $2.2B AvidXchange deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing details what the sale to Fort Worth-based private equity group means for its name, board and other opreations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-new-filing-says-about-local-impact-of-22b-avidxchange-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-new-filing-says-about-local-impact-of-22b-avidxchange-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN golf crew pronounces Quail Hollow 'big-time' setting for golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's Scott Van Pelt shares his excitement for his upcoming debut at Quail Hollow, comparing the anticipation to visiting other iconic sports venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/espn-golf-crew-pronounces-quail-hollow-big-time-setting-for-golf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/espn-golf-crew-pronounces-quail-hollow-big-time-setting-for-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank to relocate and expand Charlotte-area branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[This North Carolina bank is set to expand its operations in the Charlotte area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-to-relocate-and-expand-charlotte-area-branch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-to-relocate-and-expand-charlotte-area-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish firm eyes NC for 200-job plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Turkish manufacturer is setting its sights on North Carolina for a major expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/turkish-firm-eyes-nc-for-200-job-plant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/turkish-firm-eyes-nc-for-200-job-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris Teeter-anchored center starts construction in region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Properties is bringing a Harris Teeter-anchored retail center to Fort Mill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/harris-teeter-anchored-center-starts-construction-in-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/harris-teeter-anchored-center-starts-construction-in-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer to start $110M Matthews apartment project with retail component]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer plans to target sports-focused retail and services as well as restaurant and entertainment options for the ground-floor space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-to-start-110m-matthews-apartment-project-with-retail-component/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-to-start-110m-matthews-apartment-project-with-retail-component/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hissho Sushi confirms plans to relocate HQ from Charlotte to SC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move will shift 146 jobs across the state line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hissho-sushi-confirms-plans-to-relocate-hq-from-charlotte-to-sc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hissho-sushi-confirms-plans-to-relocate-hq-from-charlotte-to-sc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homegrown BBQ concept to open restaurants in south Charlotte, Mooresville]]></title><description><![CDATA[This popular, award-winning barbecue restaurant has expansion on the menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homegrown-bbq-concept-to-open-restaurants-in-south-charlotte-mooresville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homegrown-bbq-concept-to-open-restaurants-in-south-charlotte-mooresville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health plans next expansion project at local hospital campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novant Health is planning the next expansion project at one of its newest hospital campuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-plans-next-expansion-project-at-local-hospital-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-plans-next-expansion-project-at-local-hospital-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media driving small-business sales in certain sectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more baby boomers reach retirement age, business brokers see a surge in inquiries from both buyers and sellers in the local market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/social-media-driving-small-business-sales-in-certain-sectors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/social-media-driving-small-business-sales-in-certain-sectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning craft brewery files for bankruptcy days after abrupt closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s at least the fourth craft brewery in North Carolina to file for bankruptcy and the second to announce its closure in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/award-winning-craft-brewery-files-for-bankruptcy-days-after-abrupt-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/award-winning-craft-brewery-files-for-bankruptcy-days-after-abrupt-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is CLT making progress in securing new facial recognition screening service?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLT is the largest airport not served by the facial recognition company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/is-clt-making-progress-in-securing-new-facial-recognition-screening-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/is-clt-making-progress-in-securing-new-facial-recognition-screening-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mint Hill hospital set to open expanded emergency department, eyes next project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hospital's emergency department will have 35 total rooms when the expansion opens next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mint-hill-hospital-set-to-open-expanded-emergency-department-eyes-next-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mint-hill-hospital-set-to-open-expanded-emergency-department-eyes-next-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Charlotte-area breweries take home World Beer Cup medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out which North Carolina breweries earned a medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-charlotte-area-breweries-take-home-world-beer-cup-medals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-charlotte-area-breweries-take-home-world-beer-cup-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago firm buys south Charlotte retail center for $19.9M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmel Village in south Charlotte is under new ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chicago-firm-buys-south-charlotte-retail-center-for-199m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chicago-firm-buys-south-charlotte-retail-center-for-199m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy shakes up C-suite under new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the changes, a longtime Duke Energy executive will retire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-shakes-up-c-suite-under-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-shakes-up-c-suite-under-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags to close theme park as part of real estate portfolio review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property spans about 500 acres and will be marketed for redevelopment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/six-flags-to-close-theme-park-as-part-of-real-estate-portfolio-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/six-flags-to-close-theme-park-as-part-of-real-estate-portfolio-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte company closing West Coast plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based manufacturer will shutter a facility in Oregon, where it was once based.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-closing-west-coast-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-closing-west-coast-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another NC brewery files for bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina breweries face mounting challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/another-nc-brewery-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/another-nc-brewery-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers filling in Charlotte sites with high-end homes, apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a closer look at more than a dozen residential developments taking place across the Charlotte area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-filling-in-charlotte-sites-with-high-end-homes-apartments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-filling-in-charlotte-sites-with-high-end-homes-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial hotel project on hold in booming NC beach town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed 100-foot hotel has ignited a debate over the coastal town's future development and character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/controversial-hotel-project-on-hold-in-booming-nc-beach-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/controversial-hotel-project-on-hold-in-booming-nc-beach-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public art gallery benefits both patients and artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public art gallery is entering its second year at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, forging a creative partnership with local artists that inspires healing in the hospital. Proceeds from the artwork sales benefit community artists and the Atrium Health Foundation, which benefits Atrium Health programs and facilities.<br />
The rotating art gallery, which first opened in August 2023, is prominently located in the Rush S. Dickson lobby. Every three months, artwork from various regional artists&h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/public-art-gallery-benefits-both-patients-and-artists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/public-art-gallery-benefits-both-patients-and-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than hardware: A historic Walter Reed building will be “a better place”]]></title><description><![CDATA[When attorneys and real estate developers Eric Jenkins and Earle &ldquo;Chico&rdquo; Horton envisioned turning a historic building on Washington, D.C.'s former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus into a neighborhood hardware store, caf&eacute; and offices, they aimed to make it one of their &ldquo;better places.&rdquo;<br />
Together, the business partners have decades of commercial and residential real estate experience and dozens of successful projects in their respective portfolios. &ldquo;While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-than-hardware-a-historic-walter-reed-building-will-be-a-better-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-than-hardware-a-historic-walter-reed-building-will-be-a-better-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health: Why your primary care doctor should be your first stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Zach Barfield, a primary care provider with Atrium Health Primary Care, emphasizes the important role primary care plays in mental health care.&ldquo;Many patients don&rsquo;t realize that their primary care doctor can help with anxiety, depression and stress management,&rdquo; Barfield says. &ldquo;Primary care doctors are the ideal place to start because we get to know our patients very well; often recognizing their struggles, hesitancies and overall health. I think there is a better under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mental-health-why-your-primary-care-doctor-should-be-your-first-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mental-health-why-your-primary-care-doctor-should-be-your-first-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart of a Champion Day celebrates 17 years of free health screenings for student athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[High school athletes in the Greater Charlotte region will once again have access to free, comprehensive health screenings through Atrium Health&rsquo;s &ldquo;Heart of a Champion Day.&rdquo;For more information on registration and for a list of participating schools, visit the Heart of a Champion Day registration page.<br />
Now in its 17th year, Heart of a Champion Day will be open to all rising ninth through 12th grade &ndash;student athletes attending participating schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heart-of-a-champion-day-celebrates-17-years-of-free-health-screenings-for-student-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heart-of-a-champion-day-celebrates-17-years-of-free-health-screenings-for-student-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health Levine Children’s brings hospital care to the home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children in the Charlotte area now have access to full-service, hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes thanks to a first-in-the-nation program from Atrium Health Levine Children&rsquo;s Hospital, which is part of Advocate Health.<br />
Building on Atrium Health&rsquo;s growing hospital at home program for adult patients, the largest such program in the country serving approximately 90 patients a day, Atrium Health Levine Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Home is designed to provide team-base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-levine-childrens-brings-hospital-care-to-the-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-levine-childrens-brings-hospital-care-to-the-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 marketing challenges an outside agency could help you solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations. You are in charge of building your marketing dream team &mdash; a team who helps share your story, elevates your brand, achieves your business goals and helps you stay ahead of the competition.<br />
Like most businesses, your team may include a combination of in-house employees and out-of-house resources. But how do you know when to bring in a new outside agency? When is it time to reevaluate your current business partners?<br />
The answer is anytime you are facing new challenges. And mos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/5-marketing-challenges-an-outside-agency-could-help-you-solve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/5-marketing-challenges-an-outside-agency-could-help-you-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 ways to elevate (not replace) your marketing with AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that feeling when you leave a great brainstorming session? Everyone in the room is engaged, sharing ideas, building on each other&rsquo;s contributions and providing helpful analysis and feedback. That kind of collaboration generates elevated results, far superior to what one person can achieve alone.Now imagine having a brainstorming partner who is always willing to participate, is quick with endless ideas and has instant access to all the knowledge available on the internet. This is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/4-ways-to-elevate-not-replace-your-marketing-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/4-ways-to-elevate-not-replace-your-marketing-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Charlotte Region stacks up against major U.S. metros]]></title><description><![CDATA[As economic landscapes across the nation continue to evolve, the Charlotte Region stands out as a dynamic and competitive hub for growth, innovation and opportunity. Charlotte surpasses major U.S. metropolitan areas in key areas such as population growth, cost of living, workforce strength, industry vitality and energy affordability.<br />
With steady expansion across sectors like finance, manufacturing and tech &mdash; paired with a favorable quality of life and business climate &mdash; Charlotte is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-charlotte-region-stacks-up-against-major-us-metros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-charlotte-region-stacks-up-against-major-us-metros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant takes over prime vacant building in Plaza Midwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant concept is in the works for the former Zada Jane's spot in Plaza Midwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-takes-over-prime-vacant-building-in-plaza-midwood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-takes-over-prime-vacant-building-in-plaza-midwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of area's highest-paid CEOs saw compensation soar 23% in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local CEO's compensation package totaled $28.2 million in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-areas-highest-paid-ceos-saw-compensation-soar-23-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-areas-highest-paid-ceos-saw-compensation-soar-23-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More upgrades coming to Spectrum Center (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[New areas and seating at the arena will help the Hornets generate higher prices starting next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-upgrades-coming-to-spectrum-center-renderings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-upgrades-coming-to-spectrum-center-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe’s CEO sees 11% compensation bump in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[This CEO saw his total compensation package climb by 11% in fiscal 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-ceo-sees-11-compensation-bump-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-ceo-sees-11-compensation-bump-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South End building's retail space fully leased as cafe signs on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The superfood cafe is opening its first North Carolina location in South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-end-buildings-retail-space-fully-leased-as-cafe-signs-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-end-buildings-retail-space-fully-leased-as-cafe-signs-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo shakes off another consent order, with two left]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the 12th consent order closed by the bank since 2019, with two remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-shakes-off-another-consent-order-with-two-left/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-shakes-off-another-consent-order-with-two-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Third continues fast expansion in Charlotte with new bank branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank has quickly grown its branch network after entering the Charlotte market in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-continues-fast-expansion-in-charlotte-with-new-bank-branch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-continues-fast-expansion-in-charlotte-with-new-bank-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump inauguration nabs $2.5M from companies, individuals in Carolinas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top donors with addresses in North Carolina or South Carolina included one of the nation's largest banks as well as Trump's political appointees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-inauguration-nabs-25m-from-companies-individuals-in-carolinas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-inauguration-nabs-25m-from-companies-individuals-in-carolinas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SouthPark restaurant unveils new look as part of $1M revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first phase of a dramatic transformation for the longtime SouthPark favorite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/southpark-restaurant-unveils-new-look-as-part-of-1m-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/southpark-restaurant-unveils-new-look-as-part-of-1m-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation company to invest $15M in new operations at local airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company also will lease hangar space at the regional airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aviation-company-to-invest-15m-in-new-operations-at-local-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aviation-company-to-invest-15m-in-new-operations-at-local-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America shareholders approve plan for CEO, executive pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a recap of Bank of America's annual shareholders meeting this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-shareholders-approve-plan-for-ceo-executive-pay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-shareholders-approve-plan-for-ceo-executive-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenders take back uptown tower after $36M foreclosure bid is finalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bid window stayed open for 10 business days following the public auction earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lenders-take-back-uptown-tower-after-36m-foreclosure-bid-is-finalized/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lenders-take-back-uptown-tower-after-36m-foreclosure-bid-is-finalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the golf industry has evolved in Charlotte and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of shrinking, the golf industry is on the upswing nationwide. How are Charlotte and North Carolina faring?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-golf-industry-has-evolved-in-charlotte-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-golf-industry-has-evolved-in-charlotte-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowes Foods to close another NC store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grocery chain has been expanding in the Charlotte market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-foods-to-close-another-nc-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-foods-to-close-another-nc-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Division 12 rises to the top of the largest Black-owned furniture dealerships in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new era of contract furnishing excellence is unfolding in the Queen City.Division 12 Consulting, a leading minority-owned contract furnishings firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, has officially acquired Contract Business Interiors, Inc. (CBI) &mdash; a highly respected Atlanta-based commercial furniture dealership with over 24 years of industry leadership, becoming the largest Black-owned furniture dealerships in the nation.*This strategic move marks a major step in Division 12&rsquo;s Southeas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/division-12-rises-to-the-top-of-the-largest-black-owned-furniture-dealerships-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/division-12-rises-to-the-top-of-the-largest-black-owned-furniture-dealerships-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's stepping down after four years on the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-charlotte-mecklenburg-library-resigns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-charlotte-mecklenburg-library-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a major board shakeup is looming for Krispy Kreme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is bringing in heavy hitters from the food and beverage industry to help right the ship as its stock price sinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-a-major-board-shakeup-is-looming-for-krispy-kreme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-a-major-board-shakeup-is-looming-for-krispy-kreme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[701-job project wins key support as Gaston County vies for operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mystery company is expected to pick a location in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/701-job-project-wins-key-support-as-gaston-county-vies-for-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/701-job-project-wins-key-support-as-gaston-county-vies-for-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix continues Charlotte expansion with new store set to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix has set an opening date for the next store in its ongoing Charlotte-area expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-continues-charlotte-expansion-with-new-store-set-to-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-continues-charlotte-expansion-with-new-store-set-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocate Health adds health-care veteran to executive team leading NC and Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hire will take over the role from Ken Haynes, who was recently named executive vice president and chief enterprise services officer for Advocate Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advocate-health-adds-health-care-veteran-to-executive-team-leading-nc-and-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advocate-health-adds-health-care-veteran-to-executive-team-leading-nc-and-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David H. Murdock Research Institute files lawsuit against two life sciences companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit stems from a $250,000 deal for two machines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/david-h-murdock-research-institute-files-lawsuit-against-two-life-sciences-companies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/david-h-murdock-research-institute-files-lawsuit-against-two-life-sciences-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto giant expanding to Charlotte with plans to hire 130+ workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's largest crypto exchange plans to make its mark in Charlotte through a major hiring push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crypto-giant-expanding-to-charlotte-with-plans-to-hire-130-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crypto-giant-expanding-to-charlotte-with-plans-to-hire-130-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas developer plans its first Charlotte apartment project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer is planning a multifamily development with up to 190 units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-developer-plans-its-first-charlotte-apartment-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-developer-plans-its-first-charlotte-apartment-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury builder targets NoDa site for boutique development with $1.9M homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NoDa homes include rooftop terraces, small "cocktail pools" and low-maintenance yards with artificial turf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-builder-targets-noda-site-for-boutique-development-with-19m-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-builder-targets-noda-site-for-boutique-development-with-19m-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California jewelry brand sets SouthPark debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[This California jewelry brand sees SouthPark mall as a prime location to grow its customer base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/california-jewelry-brand-sets-southpark-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/california-jewelry-brand-sets-southpark-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer pitches mixed-use project in Cornelius near Lake Norman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer gave a presentation on the project to the town's board of commissioners this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-pitches-mixed-use-project-in-cornelius-near-lake-norman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-pitches-mixed-use-project-in-cornelius-near-lake-norman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular eyewear brand sets sights on south Charlotte for fourth local store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer is targeting an early summer opening in south Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-eyewear-brand-sets-sights-on-south-charlotte-for-fourth-local-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-eyewear-brand-sets-sights-on-south-charlotte-for-fourth-local-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy buys uptown site for $40M from Tepper Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tepper Sports bought the land for $15.5 million in December 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-buys-uptown-site-for-40m-from-tepper-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-buys-uptown-site-for-40m-from-tepper-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown Bag Seafood closes a second Charlotte restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown Bag Seafood has trimmed its Charlotte-area restaurant portfolio after making a big entrance into the market just a few years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brown-bag-seafood-closes-a-second-charlotte-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brown-bag-seafood-closes-a-second-charlotte-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought of new office supply on horizon as Charlotte vacancy holds steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall office vacancy held at 22.4% in the first quarter, but just one significant new office project is set to deliver this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/drought-of-new-office-supply-on-horizon-as-charlotte-vacancy-holds-steady/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/drought-of-new-office-supply-on-horizon-as-charlotte-vacancy-holds-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaston County weighs incentives for 701 manufacturing jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company would be investing $268 million to get the operation up and running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gaston-county-weighs-incentives-for-701-manufacturing-jobs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gaston-county-weighs-incentives-for-701-manufacturing-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Do Greater Charlotte's innovative approach to opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do Greater Charlotte has expanded from a mobile classroom to multiple community hubs, with plans for a flagship location and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-do-greater-charlottes-innovative-approach-to-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-do-greater-charlottes-innovative-approach-to-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Startup Labs signs lease for new Charlotte venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte business accelerator and incubator for Black millennial founders has signed a lease for its newest venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-startup-labs-signs-lease-for-new-charlotte-venture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-startup-labs-signs-lease-for-new-charlotte-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home sales by NASCAR star, CEO top Mecklenburg County charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 homes across Mecklenburg County sold for at least $3 million in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-sales-by-nascar-star-ceo-top-mecklenburg-county-charts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-sales-by-nascar-star-ceo-top-mecklenburg-county-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paco's Tacos &amp; Tequila sets debut for Fort Mill restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran restaurateur Frank Scibelli has invested roughly $1.2 million to bring this venture to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pacos-tacos-amp-tequila-sets-debut-for-fort-mill-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pacos-tacos-amp-tequila-sets-debut-for-fort-mill-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips Place owners sue restaurant tenant over unpaid rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clock is ticking for these SouthPark restaurant and bar concepts to pay $115,000 in back rent, according to a lawsuit filed in Mecklenburg County&rsquo;s Superior Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phillips-place-owners-sue-restaurant-tenant-over-unpaid-rent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phillips-place-owners-sue-restaurant-tenant-over-unpaid-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early look at new South End tower's leasing prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leasing at the South End high-rise is ahead of schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/early-look-at-new-south-end-towers-leasing-prospects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/early-look-at-new-south-end-towers-leasing-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Steve Malik's rise from tech leader to sports magnate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech entrepreneur turned sports businessman discusses his vision for a Downtown Raleigh stadium and why he believes women's soccer is a key asset for North Carolina's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-steve-maliks-rise-from-tech-leader-to-sports-magnate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-steve-maliks-rise-from-tech-leader-to-sports-magnate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightstone acquires two Charlotte-area industrial buildings as part of larger portfolio buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The portfolio included assets in the Charlotte and Triangle markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lightstone-acquires-two-charlotte-area-industrial-buildings-as-part-of-larger-portfolio-buy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lightstone-acquires-two-charlotte-area-industrial-buildings-as-part-of-larger-portfolio-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally Financial reports quarterly loss, lower revenue despite new record in auto loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank's leadership confidence despite expectations of "near-term volatility."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-financial-reports-quarterly-loss-lower-revenue-despite-new-record-in-auto-loans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-financial-reports-quarterly-loss-lower-revenue-despite-new-record-in-auto-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant to begin dishing up comfort food at Park Road Shopping Center this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The California-based restaurant group is launching an expansion to the East Coast with its location in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-to-begin-dishing-up-comfort-food-at-park-road-shopping-center-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-to-begin-dishing-up-comfort-food-at-park-road-shopping-center-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPX Technologies acquires Toronto-based manufacturer in nine-figure deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly acquired company will operate within SPX&rsquo;s HVAC segment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/spx-technologies-acquires-toronto-based-manufacturer-in-nine-figure-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/spx-technologies-acquires-toronto-based-manufacturer-in-nine-figure-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual home sales fall again in Charlotte region, but housing stats show upswing in buyer demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activity in home showings picked up across the Charlotte metro area in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/annual-home-sales-fall-again-in-charlotte-region-but-housing-stats-show-upswing-in-buyer-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/annual-home-sales-fall-again-in-charlotte-region-but-housing-stats-show-upswing-in-buyer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Peter Barr helped create community for lawyers during career at Rack Room Shoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Barr, a longtime general counsel of Rack Room Shoes who recently retired, reflects on his career and leadership in launching a local chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-peter-barr-helped-create-community-for-lawyers-during-career-at-rack-room-shoes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-peter-barr-helped-create-community-for-lawyers-during-career-at-rack-room-shoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate Counsel Awards: How these leading lawyers are keeping Charlotte businesses on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ's Corporate Counsel Awards program highlights a group of professionals who help keep businesses running but rarely get public recognition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/corporate-counsel-awards-how-these-leading-lawyers-are-keeping-charlotte-businesses-on-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/corporate-counsel-awards-how-these-leading-lawyers-are-keeping-charlotte-businesses-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline making several flight cuts after launching here last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline just launched an operations base at the airport in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-making-several-flight-cuts-after-launching-here-last-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-making-several-flight-cuts-after-launching-here-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rory McIlroy's Masters wins bodes well for PGA Championship at Quail Hollow]]></title><description><![CDATA["All eyes have now turned to the second major of the year,&rdquo; boosted by Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s Masters win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-rory-mcilroys-masters-wins-bodes-well-for-pga-championship-at-quail-hollow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-rory-mcilroys-masters-wins-bodes-well-for-pga-championship-at-quail-hollow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York developer targets lower South End for next Charlotte project: permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apartment project will include ground-floor retail space and amenities such as a sky lounge and pickleball court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-york-developer-targets-lower-south-end-for-next-charlotte-project-permits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-york-developer-targets-lower-south-end-for-next-charlotte-project-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Carolina Panthers HQ site in Rock Hill takes step toward future remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final rezoning approval of the Rock Hill site could come later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-hq-site-in-rock-hill-takes-step-toward-future-remake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-hq-site-in-rock-hill-takes-step-toward-future-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC auditor targets DMV &mdash; but won't go full DOGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's new state auditor is taking aim at the Department of Motor Vehicles, but his approach to government efficiency differs from Elon Musk's tactics with DOGE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-auditor-targets-dmv-mdash-but-wont-go-full-doge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-auditor-targets-dmv-mdash-but-wont-go-full-doge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long lines, big headaches at DMV offices as REAL ID deadline nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing population in North Carolina, coupled with staffing shortages, is causing major wait times at DMV offices across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/long-lines-big-headaches-at-dmv-offices-as-real-id-deadline-nears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/long-lines-big-headaches-at-dmv-offices-as-real-id-deadline-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student visa purge could be financial blow to NC universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina universities could lose millions of dollars in revenue as the Trump administration cancels visas for international students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/student-visa-purge-could-be-financial-blow-to-nc-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/student-visa-purge-could-be-financial-blow-to-nc-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian builder wins rezoning for 187 homes in Mooresville after previous denial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approval came after the Mooresville Board of Commissioners denied the homebuilder's rezoning request for the 65-acre site last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/canadian-builder-wins-rezoning-for-187-homes-in-mooresville-after-previous-denial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/canadian-builder-wins-rezoning-for-187-homes-in-mooresville-after-previous-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Charlotte Hornets finished in attendance as playoff drought continued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hornets are hoping to break a nine-year playoff drought next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-charlotte-hornets-finished-in-attendance-as-playoff-drought-continued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-charlotte-hornets-finished-in-attendance-as-playoff-drought-continued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International textile company to shutter local facility, lay off 173 workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international textile company has notified North Carolina officials that it plans to close a local facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-textile-company-to-shutter-local-facility-lay-off-173-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-textile-company-to-shutter-local-facility-lay-off-173-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe's to buy fast-growing Texas company for $1.3B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lowe's will acquire a company that had revenue of about $1.8 billion in fiscal 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-to-buy-fast-growing-texas-company-for-13b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-to-buy-fast-growing-texas-company-for-13b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local restaurant owner to pay $1.5M to settle claims over misuse of pandemic relief funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a longtime barbecue restaurant in Gaston County has agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to settle allegations over misuse of pandemic relief funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-restaurant-owner-to-pay-15m-to-settle-claims-over-misuse-of-pandemic-relief-funds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-restaurant-owner-to-pay-15m-to-settle-claims-over-misuse-of-pandemic-relief-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's young homebuyers turning to new construction amid tight housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new local leader of TD Bank weighs in on a survey showing a shift that could reshape the housing market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-young-homebuyers-turning-to-new-construction-amid-tight-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-young-homebuyers-turning-to-new-construction-amid-tight-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Village developer eyes major change to get the uptown project moving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Push for change to development plan would speed up timeline for development to phase 1 and bring in new partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brooklyn-village-developer-eyes-major-change-to-get-the-uptown-project-moving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brooklyn-village-developer-eyes-major-change-to-get-the-uptown-project-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development fund nearly doubles goal with $106M investment in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community development organization is looking for new ways to build on affordable-housing investments in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-fund-nearly-doubles-goal-with-106m-investment-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-fund-nearly-doubles-goal-with-106m-investment-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rezoning of former Carolina Panthers HQ site in Rock Hill to take next step]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is being targeted by the city for major economic development projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rezoning-of-former-carolina-panthers-hq-site-in-rock-hill-to-take-next-step/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rezoning-of-former-carolina-panthers-hq-site-in-rock-hill-to-take-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Charlotte Douglas is holding off on adding CLEAR screening service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport CEO Haley Gentry details process for considering screening system that's in 59 U.S. airports, including Raleigh-Durham International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-douglas-is-holding-off-on-adding-clear-screening-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-douglas-is-holding-off-on-adding-clear-screening-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘American Dream’ more affordable in Charlotte than many cities. But it takes more than $100K]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the nation's 50 largest cities require an annual household income over $100,000 to afford the American Dream, the study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-dream-more-affordable-in-charlotte-than-many-cities-but-it-takes-more-than-100k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-dream-more-affordable-in-charlotte-than-many-cities-but-it-takes-more-than-100k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fortune 500 company' targets region for $286M manufacturing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project "represents a Fortune 500 company" looking to expand, documents state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-500-company-targets-region-for-286m-manufacturing-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-500-company-targets-region-for-286m-manufacturing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney-themed community in NC strikes mega land deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer behind a highly anticipated Disney-themed community in North Carolina just made a major land purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/disney-themed-community-in-nc-strikes-mega-land-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/disney-themed-community-in-nc-strikes-mega-land-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company takes big chunk of new building at large Charlotte development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's facility there is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-takes-big-chunk-of-new-building-at-large-charlotte-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-takes-big-chunk-of-new-building-at-large-charlotte-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Checkers head into playoffs with back-to-back profitable seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AHL club is headed to the playoffs for the seventh straight season, creating an opportunity for additional sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-checkers-head-into-playoffs-with-back-to-back-profitable-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-checkers-head-into-playoffs-with-back-to-back-profitable-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upscale NY brand bringing pop-up store to SouthPark's Phillips Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[LoveShackFancy will bring a touch of whimsy to Phillips Place when it opens a pop-up store there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/upscale-ny-brand-bringing-pop-up-store-to-southparks-phillips-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/upscale-ny-brand-bringing-pop-up-store-to-southparks-phillips-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinnacle Bank to shift presence with new branch location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nashville-based bank is strengthening its roots in Cabarrus County with the launch of a new office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pinnacle-bank-to-shift-presence-with-new-branch-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pinnacle-bank-to-shift-presence-with-new-branch-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper among largest donors in America last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s top 50 donors gave away $16.2 billion last year, up significantly from $11.9 billion in 2023. Here's how much David Tepper donated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-owner-david-tepper-among-largest-donors-in-america-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-owner-david-tepper-among-largest-donors-in-america-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MMA league hopes Charlotte debut spurs lasting relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $1 billion MMA league's CEO said he wants Charlotte to become an annual stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mma-league-hopes-charlotte-debut-spurs-lasting-relationship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mma-league-hopes-charlotte-debut-spurs-lasting-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte nonprofit brings on new CEO to steer growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime Charlotte organization has a new CEO in place with about two decades of nonprofit experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-brings-on-new-ceo-to-steer-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-brings-on-new-ceo-to-steer-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC racetrack sells for $10 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The racetrack can seat 9,000 fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-racetrack-sells-for-10-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-racetrack-sells-for-10-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It ain&rsquo;t easy right now': Tariffs threaten NC's craft-beer scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina craft breweries are feeling the pressure as tariffs drive up costs, forcing owners to make difficult choices about their futures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/it-ainrsquot-easy-right-now-tariffs-threaten-ncs-craft-beer-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/it-ainrsquot-easy-right-now-tariffs-threaten-ncs-craft-beer-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime SouthPark restaurant space lands new concept, permit hints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SouthPark space has been vacant since a long-standing restaurant closed there last fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prime-southpark-restaurant-space-lands-new-concept-permit-hints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prime-southpark-restaurant-space-lands-new-concept-permit-hints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First office tenant signs on for major adaptive-reuse project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is underway now on two office spec suites that will be available later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/first-office-tenant-signs-on-for-major-adaptive-reuse-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/first-office-tenant-signs-on-for-major-adaptive-reuse-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bank of America executive Cathy Bessant on her second act in philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are banking and philanthropy alike? Cathy Bessant, CEO of the Foundation For The Carolinas, sees a lot more similarities between the two than you might think &mdash; and she has the first-hand experience to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-bank-of-america-executive-cathy-bessant-on-her-second-act-in-philanthropy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-bank-of-america-executive-cathy-bessant-on-her-second-act-in-philanthropy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte real estate firm jumps into top 10 on list of largest US developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte developer started construction on 3,468 apartments across the nation in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-firm-jumps-into-top-10-on-list-of-largest-us-developers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-firm-jumps-into-top-10-on-list-of-largest-us-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh insurance firm plans to double workforce in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh-based insurance company is betting big on growth in Charlotte with plans to double its workforce here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/raleigh-insurance-firm-plans-to-double-workforce-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/raleigh-insurance-firm-plans-to-double-workforce-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group looks to develop 324-unit townhome project if rezoning gains approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rezoning request will go before the city's planning and zoning commission on April 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/group-looks-to-develop-324-unit-townhome-project-if-rezoning-gains-approval/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/group-looks-to-develop-324-unit-townhome-project-if-rezoning-gains-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prominent tower in uptown skyline getting new lease on life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "jukebox building" in uptown enters its next chapter, fresh off renovations and with a new leasing team in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-tower-in-uptown-skyline-getting-new-lease-on-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-tower-in-uptown-skyline-getting-new-lease-on-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New team getting Truist Championship up and running at Quail Hollow Club — 13 months early]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual PGA Tour event will return to Charlotte in 2026 with a new title sponsor, owner and management team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-team-getting-truist-championship-up-and-running-at-quail-hollow-club-13-months-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-team-getting-truist-championship-up-and-running-at-quail-hollow-club-13-months-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma giant's NC facility falls short on jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite creating hundreds of jobs in the state, a global pharma company is pulling out of its incentives deal with North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giants-nc-facility-falls-short-on-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giants-nc-facility-falls-short-on-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally Financial removes DEI references following lawsuit by Trump-aligned group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ally Financial has removed references to its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in an annual regulatory filing, marking a shift in its public-facing policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-financial-removes-dei-references-following-lawsuit-by-trump-aligned-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-financial-removes-dei-references-following-lawsuit-by-trump-aligned-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't have a winning tradition': Charlotte Hornets co-chair opens up on rebuilding NBA team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Hornets have not reached the NBA playoffs since 2016 and have the third-fewest wins this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/we-dont-have-a-winning-tradition-charlotte-hornets-co-chair-opens-up-on-rebuilding-nba-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/we-dont-have-a-winning-tradition-charlotte-hornets-co-chair-opens-up-on-rebuilding-nba-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's most expensive homes for sale gets $1M price cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SouthPark mansion has been on the market for about nine months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-most-expensive-homes-for-sale-gets-1m-price-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-most-expensive-homes-for-sale-gets-1m-price-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New project takes shape in hot pocket for industrial development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is being developed on a nearly 27-acre site near the interchange of interstates 77 and 485.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-project-takes-shape-in-hot-pocket-for-industrial-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-project-takes-shape-in-hot-pocket-for-industrial-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Madness pushes NC sports betting to new record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The previous North Carolina record of $638.7 million for paid wagers was set in November 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/march-madness-pushes-nc-sports-betting-to-new-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/march-madness-pushes-nc-sports-betting-to-new-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax hike proposed to address uptown office, safety woes]]></title><description><![CDATA["Own Your Block" is a new strategy aimed at boosting uptown's appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tax-hike-proposed-to-address-uptown-office-safety-woes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tax-hike-proposed-to-address-uptown-office-safety-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park in the heart of SouthPark in line for $21M transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of SouthPark mall will make a &ldquo;significant investment&rdquo; that includes two permanent anchor restaurants at the park&rsquo;s edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/park-in-the-heart-of-southpark-in-line-for-21m-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/park-in-the-heart-of-southpark-in-line-for-21m-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health facility nears start in Charlotte with investment from Novant Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novant Health's investment will help fund a behavioral health urgent care at the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mental-health-facility-nears-start-in-charlotte-with-investment-from-novant-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mental-health-facility-nears-start-in-charlotte-with-investment-from-novant-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NJ real estate firm builds presence in Charlotte region with latest acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property had once been owned by Charlotte-based Rack Room Shoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nj-real-estate-firm-builds-presence-in-charlotte-region-with-latest-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nj-real-estate-firm-builds-presence-in-charlotte-region-with-latest-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners of planned bar, restaurant in South End sued by landlord]]></title><description><![CDATA[This South End landlord is taking a would-be tenant &mdash; which itself is embroiled in an internal conflict &mdash; to court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/owners-of-planned-bar-restaurant-in-south-end-sued-by-landlord/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/owners-of-planned-bar-restaurant-in-south-end-sued-by-landlord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses pulling back investment amid Trump tariffs, Charlotte bank exec says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As global trade tensions continue to cast a shadow over economic forecasts, some middle-market companies in the Carolinas are taking a cautious approach to growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/businesses-pulling-back-investment-amid-trump-tariffs-charlotte-bank-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/businesses-pulling-back-investment-amid-trump-tariffs-charlotte-bank-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manage tariff costs with these customs valuation strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of international trade, managing tariff costs is a critical concern for companies. This article provides a high-level guide to help businesses navigate these challenges by focusing on customs valuation methods and strategies to reduce duty liability.The declared customs value is the foundation of duty liability calculations. To ensure accuracy and compliance, companies must assess the appropriate valuation methodology. The World Trade Organization&hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manage-tariff-costs-with-these-customs-valuation-strategies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manage-tariff-costs-with-these-customs-valuation-strategies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPMG survey: AI adoption across finance functions reaches highest levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies have made the most progress piloting or using AI for financial planning (78%), followed closely by accounting (76%). Less than half of companies (45%) report they are piloting or using AI for tax and operations.<br />
While cloud technology remains the No. 1 priority for U.S. companies looking to enhance financial reporting, non-generative AI has risen to No. 2 and is seeing fast adoption.<br />
With regard to financial reporting practices, progress is fastest with cloud migration and cybersecurit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/kpmg-survey-ai-adoption-across-finance-functions-reaches-highest-levels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/kpmg-survey-ai-adoption-across-finance-functions-reaches-highest-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside debut of motorsports country club next to NASCAR track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten Tenths will offer about 50 private memberships to start but also plans to stage corporate and private events at a new, 20,000-square-foot clubhouse on-site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-debut-of-motorsports-country-club-next-to-nascar-track/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-debut-of-motorsports-country-club-next-to-nascar-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Charlotte redevelopment project making strides as more work ramps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of failed attempts, Eastland Yards has residents on site and more projects underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-charlotte-redevelopment-project-making-strides-as-more-work-ramps-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-charlotte-redevelopment-project-making-strides-as-more-work-ramps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit: SouthPark restaurant faces eviction after finances used as ‘personal piggybank’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recently filed lawsuit alleges the manager of this SouthPark restaurant and bar has been using its finances as a &ldquo;personal piggybank" &mdash; and that it could be evicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lawsuit-southpark-restaurant-faces-eviction-after-finances-used-as-personal-piggybank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lawsuit-southpark-restaurant-faces-eviction-after-finances-used-as-personal-piggybank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A top Nucor executive to retire after 33 years with Charlotte company]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's played a key role in Nucor's expansion into industries beyond its core steelmaking business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/a-top-nucor-executive-to-retire-after-33-years-with-charlotte-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/a-top-nucor-executive-to-retire-after-33-years-with-charlotte-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health's innovation district in midtown lands new investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment will help developers continue to grow The Pearl, a $1.5 billion development in midtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-healths-innovation-district-in-midtown-lands-new-investor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-healths-innovation-district-in-midtown-lands-new-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte investors brace for impact from Trump tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uncertainty has led to &ldquo;jittery investors&rdquo; reacting emotionally, Oakworth Capital Bank's chief economist says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-investors-brace-for-impact-from-trump-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-investors-brace-for-impact-from-trump-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shark Tank'-featured company moving HQ to Charlotte gets OK for grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clean-tech startup that appeared on hit investor show "Shark Tank" has been approved of a business investment program grant for its Charlotte expansion plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/shark-tank-featured-company-moving-hq-to-charlotte-gets-ok-for-grant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/shark-tank-featured-company-moving-hq-to-charlotte-gets-ok-for-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Consolidated CEO sees pay package tick down from prior year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive ranked last year among the highest-paid CEOs of Charlotte-based public companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/coca-cola-consolidated-ceo-sees-pay-package-tick-down-from-prior-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/coca-cola-consolidated-ceo-sees-pay-package-tick-down-from-prior-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AeroX co-founder: NC poised to become aviation leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the N.C. Business Minds podcast, Michael Baughan, who's worked in the aviation and aerospace sectors for more than three decades, talks about how the state is poised to lead nationally in this space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aerox-co-founder-nc-poised-to-become-aviation-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aerox-co-founder-nc-poised-to-become-aviation-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina Theatre to shut down after 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh's theater scene faces a major loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolina-theatre-to-shut-down-after-40-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolina-theatre-to-shut-down-after-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed NC beach resort gets major facelift]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved Outer Banks resort is reinventing itself for a new generation of beachgoers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/famed-nc-beach-resort-gets-major-facelift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/famed-nc-beach-resort-gets-major-facelift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cato faces growing challenge in market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte-based retail chain Cato Corp. has cut its dividend, sold the company jet and closed stores. What&rsquo;s next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cato-faces-growing-challenge-in-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cato-faces-growing-challenge-in-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte tab for major sports event could hit $80 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Summer Games are expected to take place at multiple venues in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tab-for-major-sports-event-could-hit-80-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tab-for-major-sports-event-could-hit-80-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to radically change health care in North Carolina advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina lawmakers are considering a major change to how the state regulates health-care facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-to-radically-change-health-care-in-north-carolina-advances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-to-radically-change-health-care-in-north-carolina-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As tariffs reshape global trade, North Carolina's economic future hangs in the balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say North Carolina could come out a winner &mdash; or loser &mdash; as the world economy reshuffles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/as-tariffs-reshape-global-trade-north-carolinas-economic-future-hangs-in-the-balance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/as-tariffs-reshape-global-trade-north-carolinas-economic-future-hangs-in-the-balance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown office tower garners $36M bid at public auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distressed uptown office tower could sell for less than a third of its valuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-garners-36m-bid-at-public-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-garners-36m-bid-at-public-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the honorees in CBJ's Most Admired CEO Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ's Most Admired CEO Awards program recognizes local leaders who have demonstrated a strong vision for their companies and a commitment to the community. Here are the 2025 honorees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/meet-the-honorees-in-cbjs-most-admired-ceo-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/meet-the-honorees-in-cbjs-most-admired-ceo-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte restaurateurs eager for Michelin Guide spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michelin Guide is ready to shine a spotlight on the American South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurateurs-eager-for-michelin-guide-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurateurs-eager-for-michelin-guide-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte chefs, mixologist skipped over for prestigious James Beard Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's top culinary talent won't bring home a James Beard Award this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-chefs-mixologist-skipped-over-for-prestigious-james-beard-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-chefs-mixologist-skipped-over-for-prestigious-james-beard-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte asset manager names new CEO nearly four years after Wells Fargo spinoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based global asset management firm will have a new CEO nearly four years after its spinoff from Wells Fargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-asset-manager-names-new-ceo-nearly-four-years-after-wells-fargo-spinoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-asset-manager-names-new-ceo-nearly-four-years-after-wells-fargo-spinoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City says transportation center deal is dead; developers disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public-private partnership agreed to in 2019 for a major redevelopment of the site has expired, the city claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-says-transportation-center-deal-is-dead-developers-disagree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-says-transportation-center-deal-is-dead-developers-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte manufacturer acquires Pactiv Evergreen in $6.7B deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The combined company will be headquartered in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-manufacturer-acquires-pactiv-evergreen-in-67b-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-manufacturer-acquires-pactiv-evergreen-in-67b-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health expanding in Charlotte region after OrthoCarolina deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novant Health closed a deal this week to acquire OrthoCarolina imaging assets across the Charlotte and Triad regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-expanding-in-charlotte-region-after-orthocarolina-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-expanding-in-charlotte-region-after-orthocarolina-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC sues to block $230M in Trump cuts to public health]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is one of dozens of states suing the federal government over recent, abrupt cuts to bullions in public health funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sues-to-block-230m-in-trump-cuts-to-public-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sues-to-block-230m-in-trump-cuts-to-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report details Charlotte's strengths and weaknesses as a startup hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local entrepreneurial landscape is experiencing significant growth, but key challenges remain, according to a new report from Innovate Charlotte and other organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-report-details-charlottes-strengths-and-weaknesses-as-a-startup-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-report-details-charlottes-strengths-and-weaknesses-as-a-startup-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialty doughnut shop winding down operations in Montford Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doughnut shop is wrapping up its run in Montford Park, but the brand&rsquo;s presence in Charlotte is &ldquo;not going anywhere," its owner says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/specialty-doughnut-shop-winding-down-operations-in-montford-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/specialty-doughnut-shop-winding-down-operations-in-montford-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lebowski's owner talks closure of Dilworth restaurant, with new concept planned for space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new-to-market taco concept is expected to fill the Dilworth space this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lebowskis-owner-talks-closure-of-dilworth-restaurant-with-new-concept-planned-for-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lebowskis-owner-talks-closure-of-dilworth-restaurant-with-new-concept-planned-for-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Hill seeks rezoning of former Carolina Panthers HQ site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rock Hill acquired the site in late 2022 through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process of GT Real Estate Holdings LLC, an entity led by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-hill-seeks-rezoning-of-former-carolina-panthers-hq-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-hill-seeks-rezoning-of-former-carolina-panthers-hq-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$70M stadium expansion making moves toward construction start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team will open an uptown sales center tied to the project by this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/70m-stadium-expansion-making-moves-toward-construction-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/70m-stadium-expansion-making-moves-toward-construction-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY real estate investor promotes Charlotte executive to global leadership role]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's responsible for managing a portfolio with $141 billion in debt and equity investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ny-real-estate-investor-promotes-charlotte-executive-to-global-leadership-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ny-real-estate-investor-promotes-charlotte-executive-to-global-leadership-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America economist drills down on cost-of-living trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Bank of America report details just how expensive the cost of living has become.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-economist-drills-down-on-cost-of-living-trends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-economist-drills-down-on-cost-of-living-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one Charlotte developer creates a unified, employee-first culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crescent Communities is more than a developer &mdash; it&rsquo;s a visionary force shaping the future of real estate. As a nationally recognized, market-leading investor, developer and operator of mixed-use communities, the company is transforming landscapes across the country. Crescent Communities&rsquo; mission to Build Community and Better People&rsquo;s Lives starts with its people.In Charlotte, Crescent Communities has played a pivotal role in redefining the city&rsquo;s skyline and neighbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-one-charlotte-developer-creates-a-unified-employee-first-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-one-charlotte-developer-creates-a-unified-employee-first-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100K salary stretching further now in Charlotte, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The paycheck of a $100,000 annual earner in Charlotte now stretches further than during previous years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/100k-salary-stretching-further-now-in-charlotte-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/100k-salary-stretching-further-now-in-charlotte-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism executives have high hopes for Club World Cup matches in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[BofA Stadium will host four matches in June, including games featuring brand-name clubs Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tourism-executives-have-high-hopes-for-club-world-cup-matches-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tourism-executives-have-high-hopes-for-club-world-cup-matches-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte area's 'Best Places to Live' named in ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities surrounding Charlotte clock in as the top two places to live here in a recent ranking, with several city neighborhoods also making the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-best-places-to-live-named-in-ranking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-best-places-to-live-named-in-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Table of experts: 2025 economic outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic growth in North Carolina is expected to slow in 2025 as business losses from September&rsquo;s Hurricane Helene drag down the western part of the state and erratic trade policies of the Trump administration threaten to restart inflation.UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton projects the state&rsquo;s GDP will grow 2.3% this year, down from 3.7% in 2024. The state is likely to create 49,800 new jobs, down from 85,100 last year and with job losses coming in the government sector.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/table-of-experts-2025-economic-outlook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/table-of-experts-2025-economic-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo economists see Fed rate cuts arriving sooner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a slew of layoff announcements, Wells Fargo economists are revising their outlook on rate cuts. Here's when they expect cuts to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-economists-see-fed-rate-cuts-arriving-sooner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-economists-see-fed-rate-cuts-arriving-sooner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook Out's spinoff restaurant secures permit for Charlotte location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular fast-food chain Cook Out appears to be moving forward with plans for a spinoff concept in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cook-outs-spinoff-restaurant-secures-permit-for-charlotte-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cook-outs-spinoff-restaurant-secures-permit-for-charlotte-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Knights open season with bigger kitchen staff, new concessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist Field executive chef Jamerius Sims says he constantly challenges his staff to come up with new twists on old favorites while emphasizing fresh, on-site preparation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-open-season-with-bigger-kitchen-staff-new-concessions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-open-season-with-bigger-kitchen-staff-new-concessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretch of Little Sugar Creek Greenway reopens after $18M revamp (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mile-long section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway has reopened after a three-year, $18 million renovation project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/stretch-of-little-sugar-creek-greenway-reopens-after-18m-revamp-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/stretch-of-little-sugar-creek-greenway-reopens-after-18m-revamp-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte museum to exit space at Wells Fargo building uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime Charlotte museum is on the move again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-museum-to-exit-space-at-wells-fargo-building-uptown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-museum-to-exit-space-at-wells-fargo-building-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What they are seeing in future Fed actions, other key indicators]]></title><description><![CDATA[While job cuts in the public sector may help reduce government spending, one economist noted they could create short-term economic drag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-they-are-seeing-in-future-fed-actions-other-key-indicators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-they-are-seeing-in-future-fed-actions-other-key-indicators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IBM layoffs in NC detailed in filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[IBM is cutting jobs in a major North Carolina city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-ibm-layoffs-in-nc-detailed-in-filing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-ibm-layoffs-in-nc-detailed-in-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What DEI means to Johnson C. Smith University's president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to improve economic equity have come under fire by the current presidential administration. The leader of a local HBCU gives her take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-dei-means-to-johnson-c-smith-universitys-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-dei-means-to-johnson-c-smith-universitys-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction crews ramp up work for PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[With most structures assembled for the PGA Championship, interior d&eacute;cor, furniture and fixtures will follow in the weeks ahead, increasing the worker count at least slightly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-crews-ramp-up-work-for-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-crews-ramp-up-work-for-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audrey Averill: Leading with purpose, vision and stewardship as president of TPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audrey Averill&rsquo;s journey with The Pelora Group is a testament to growth, resilience and leadership with conviction. What began as a part-time administrative support role at HF Financial (now The Pelora Group) has evolved into a 15-year career defined by strategic vision, operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to people. Now, as president and chief operating officer, Averill is dedicated to cultivating a firm that seeks first to understand while balancing the personal and profe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/audrey-averill-leading-with-purpose-vision-and-stewardship-as-president-of-tpg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/audrey-averill-leading-with-purpose-vision-and-stewardship-as-president-of-tpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurateur snags vacant Lake Norman building for newest concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateur Rob Duckworth is putting the focus on Tex Mex with his newest venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurateur-snags-vacant-lake-norman-building-for-newest-concept/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurateur-snags-vacant-lake-norman-building-for-newest-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas developer builds out local pipeline as Matthews apartment project progresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Matthews project will include 274 market-rate apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-developer-builds-out-local-pipeline-as-matthews-apartment-project-progresses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-developer-builds-out-local-pipeline-as-matthews-apartment-project-progresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets' $150M practice center to be among NBA's biggest, most expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives with the design firm and the Hornets looked at practice centers across the country to glean ideas for the Novant Health Performance Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-150m-practice-center-to-be-among-nbas-biggest-most-expensive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-150m-practice-center-to-be-among-nbas-biggest-most-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albemarle CEO's 2024 compensation package nears record amid cost-cutting year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte company had a tumultuous 2024 that included significant cost-cutting actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/albemarle-ceos-2024-compensation-package-nears-record-amid-cost-cutting-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/albemarle-ceos-2024-compensation-package-nears-record-amid-cost-cutting-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte founder on leading a business through cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trip to the emergency room after experiencing excruciating stomach pain set this Charlotte founder on a path he never expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-founder-on-leading-a-business-through-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-founder-on-leading-a-business-through-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV automaker pulls out of plans for NC HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British vehicle manufacturer that had tapped Raleigh as its North American headquarters is pulling out of the city and heading to New Jersey instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ev-automaker-pulls-out-of-plans-for-nc-hq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ev-automaker-pulls-out-of-plans-for-nc-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC nonprofit cuts another 340 jobs amid federal funding uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The layoffs are in response to RTI International experiencing cancellations of more than 80 federally funded projects, in addition to numerous other work stoppages, according to a written layoff notice the organization sent to state and local officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-nonprofit-cuts-another-340-jobs-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-nonprofit-cuts-another-340-jobs-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Knights ready to unveil $5M in Truist Field improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team's home opener on Friday, marks the first season under new ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-ready-to-unveil-5m-in-truist-field-improvements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-ready-to-unveil-5m-in-truist-field-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M/I Homes buys former David Murdock-owned site in region for project]]></title><description><![CDATA[M/I Homes will put a large townhome project on the 48-acre site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mi-homes-buys-former-david-murdock-owned-site-in-region-for-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mi-homes-buys-former-david-murdock-owned-site-in-region-for-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction gears up on long-delayed Mac's Speed Shop, sister restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mac's Speed Shop sees opportunities to open two restaurants annually, stretching to three some years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-gears-up-on-long-delayed-macs-speed-shop-sister-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-gears-up-on-long-delayed-macs-speed-shop-sister-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte developer signs fitness concepts for Steele Creek property]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPV Properties has inked deals with two boutique fitness concepts as part of new development at Berewick Town Center in southwest Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-signs-fitness-concepts-for-steele-creek-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-signs-fitness-concepts-for-steele-creek-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falfurrias Capital Partners exceeds target as it raises $1.35B for latest fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falfurrias now manages $1.75 billion in active funds and has raised a total of $3.6 billion since its inception.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/falfurrias-capital-partners-exceeds-target-as-it-raises-135b-for-latest-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/falfurrias-capital-partners-exceeds-target-as-it-raises-135b-for-latest-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer plans Huntersville project with apartments, commercial space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer is planning 247 apartments and 40,000 square feet of commercial space at the Huntersville site, documents show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-huntersville-project-with-apartments-commercial-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-huntersville-project-with-apartments-commercial-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation museum readies opening of major new attraction, facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $34 million in total was raised to develop the multi-building campus adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aviation-museum-readies-opening-of-major-new-attraction-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/aviation-museum-readies-opening-of-major-new-attraction-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Panthers raising ticket prices for 2025 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL franchise is increasing season ticket prices for a third year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-raising-ticket-prices-for-2025-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-raising-ticket-prices-for-2025-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets net deal for naming rights on new uptown practice center (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Hornets are set to break ground this week on its new practice center that will cost at least $150 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-net-deal-for-naming-rights-on-new-uptown-practice-center-renderings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-net-deal-for-naming-rights-on-new-uptown-practice-center-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company put its former Ballantyne HQ building up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine-story building at Ballantyne Corporate Park is fully occupied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-put-its-former-ballantyne-hq-building-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-put-its-former-ballantyne-hq-building-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Theatre makes public debut with first performance up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long delayed uptown project is now open with a range of community events and performances in the works after $90 million restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-theatre-makes-public-debut-with-first-performance-up-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-theatre-makes-public-debut-with-first-performance-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Third plots next branch in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will feature the bank&rsquo;s modernized branch design, including a tech wall displaying dynamic digital content as well as flexible seating and meeting areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-plots-next-branch-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-plots-next-branch-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 benefits of hiring fractional general counsel — and why this option is rising in popularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can businesses reduce costs while building a qualified and experienced team, especially in costly areas like in-house general counsel and legal services? Companies are continuously increasing the demand for efficiency, flexibility and cost savings without compromising service quality. The restructuring of key senior positions and the growing popularity of fractional executives is transforming how we do business, and the legal industry is no exception.Fractional general counsel (FGC) services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/6-benefits-of-hiring-fractional-general-counsel-and-why-this-option-is-rising-in-popularity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/6-benefits-of-hiring-fractional-general-counsel-and-why-this-option-is-rising-in-popularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy exec headlines event celebrating CBJ's Women in Business honorees (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ&rsquo;s Women in Business Achievement Awards returned to celebrate the ways women step into leadership positions and harness the power of their teams to push business forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-exec-headlines-event-celebrating-cbjs-women-in-business-honorees-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-exec-headlines-event-celebrating-cbjs-women-in-business-honorees-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movement Mortgage exec resigns, takes on new leadership role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movement's former president has joined a New York-based mortgage company that plans to open an office in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/movement-mortgage-exec-resigns-takes-on-new-leadership-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/movement-mortgage-exec-resigns-takes-on-new-leadership-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook Out advances plans for Charlotte restaurant near uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cook Out purchased the 1.3-acre parcel for $6.5 million in August 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cook-out-advances-plans-for-charlotte-restaurant-near-uptown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cook-out-advances-plans-for-charlotte-restaurant-near-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic West End property sells to make way for $100M development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development will be unlike any other project the city has seen, one of the partners says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/historic-west-end-property-sells-to-make-way-for-100m-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/historic-west-end-property-sells-to-make-way-for-100m-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company moving HQ, manufacturing operations from Charlotte to nearby city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will create 71 jobs and retain 110 positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-moving-hq-manufacturing-operations-from-charlotte-to-nearby-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-moving-hq-manufacturing-operations-from-charlotte-to-nearby-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes exec talks arena development, Raleigh's MLB dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doug Warf is president of the Carolina Hurricanes, the NHL team based in Raleigh. He was recently interviewed for the N.C. Business Minds podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-hurricanes-exec-talks-arena-development-raleighs-mlb-dreams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-hurricanes-exec-talks-arena-development-raleighs-mlb-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Charlotte's apartment development boom maintain momentum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of multifamily units have delivered in the Charlotte region in the last two years. Can this development boom continue its momentum?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/can-charlottes-apartment-development-boom-maintain-momentum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/can-charlottes-apartment-development-boom-maintain-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports business expert lauds Charlotte FC, MLS growth, sees sustainable growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The piece that I&rsquo;m fascinated by is, how legitimate is MLS?&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sports-business-expert-lauds-charlotte-fc-mls-growth-sees-sustainable-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sports-business-expert-lauds-charlotte-fc-mls-growth-sees-sustainable-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill seeks to lure more Hollywood films to NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bill in the General Assembly would up the ante for Hollywood productions that pick North Carolina for filming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-seeks-to-lure-more-hollywood-films-to-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-seeks-to-lure-more-hollywood-films-to-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logistics company snags large Cornelius building to scale up operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The logistics company has leased a 110,250-square-foot warehouse in Cornelius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/logistics-company-snags-large-cornelius-building-to-scale-up-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/logistics-company-snags-large-cornelius-building-to-scale-up-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte CIAA bid strategy includes more tie-in events at Spectrum Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism, government and business leaders are discussing how to bring back the CIAA Tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-ciaa-bid-strategy-includes-more-tie-in-events-at-spectrum-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-ciaa-bid-strategy-includes-more-tie-in-events-at-spectrum-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Charlotte construction companies merge to form new firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five veterans of Charlotte's construction industry have teamed up "to build a better business."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/two-charlotte-construction-companies-merge-to-form-new-firm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/two-charlotte-construction-companies-merge-to-form-new-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer delivers north Charlotte industrial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte developer has an active industrial portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-delivers-north-charlotte-industrial-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-delivers-north-charlotte-industrial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO details plans for multimillion-dollar restaurant in Huntersville]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Burtons Grill &amp; Bar is wrapping up construction of its multimillion-dollar restaurant in Huntersville, CEO John Haggai talks with CBJ about what to expect there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-details-plans-for-multimillion-dollar-restaurant-in-huntersville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-details-plans-for-multimillion-dollar-restaurant-in-huntersville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturer moving Charlotte plant to York County, adding 160 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company will invest $11.5 million in the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-moving-charlotte-plant-to-york-county-adding-160-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-moving-charlotte-plant-to-york-county-adding-160-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is company eyeing NC for 10,000 jobs? State lawmaker drops hint]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran state senator recently hinted that a project bigger than Toyota may be looking to set up in the Triad, but economic development officials played down speculation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/is-company-eyeing-nc-for-10000-jobs-state-lawmaker-drops-hint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/is-company-eyeing-nc-for-10000-jobs-state-lawmaker-drops-hint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee developer enters Charlotte market with apartment project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is part of a larger mixed-use development in Fort Mill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tennessee-developer-enters-charlotte-market-with-apartment-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tennessee-developer-enters-charlotte-market-with-apartment-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte sports group makes leadership change with top exec stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Morrison presided over a period of expansion that included aggressive moves into men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s college basketball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-group-makes-leadership-change-with-top-exec-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-group-makes-leadership-change-with-top-exec-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State names new chancellor with historic pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leader with deep ties to North Carolina State University will return to guide the college at a pivotal moment in higher education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-state-names-new-chancellor-with-historic-pick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-state-names-new-chancellor-with-historic-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mid-century modern gem' clocks in as Charlotte's top home sale in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home, designed by a well-known Charlotte architect in 1947, garnered nearly $5 million. It's among Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sales in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mid-century-modern-gem-clocks-in-as-charlottes-top-home-sale-in-february/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mid-century-modern-gem-clocks-in-as-charlottes-top-home-sale-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customshop team plans Dilworth wine bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind Customshop will open a wine bar and retail concept in Dilworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/customshop-team-plans-dilworth-wine-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/customshop-team-plans-dilworth-wine-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortune 50 company puts local facility in midst of closing up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company informed South Carolina officials late last year of its plans to close the facility and eliminate nearly 200 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-50-company-puts-local-facility-in-midst-of-closing-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fortune-50-company-puts-local-facility-in-midst-of-closing-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC's fastest-growing metro blows Charlotte, Raleigh out of the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the fastest-growing metro in North Carolina, the coast is where you want to look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-fastest-growing-metro-blows-charlotte-raleigh-out-of-the-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-fastest-growing-metro-blows-charlotte-raleigh-out-of-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte-area malls hit by Forever 21 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forever 21 is the latest national retailer to go under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-area-malls-hit-by-forever-21-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-area-malls-hit-by-forever-21-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good sees increase in compensation package]]></title><description><![CDATA[The total compensation package, including her base salary and stock awards, ticked up slightly from 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-ceo-lynn-good-sees-increase-in-compensation-package/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-ceo-lynn-good-sees-increase-in-compensation-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truist CEO, other execs see compensation jump in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist Financial's CEO posted a 12% increase in total compensation last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-ceo-other-execs-see-compensation-jump-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-ceo-other-execs-see-compensation-jump-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas burger joint set to open uptown restaurant in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uptown will be the better-burger chain's second location in the Charlotte area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-burger-joint-set-to-open-uptown-restaurant-in-april/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-burger-joint-set-to-open-uptown-restaurant-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AvidXchange reportedly explores sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based fintech giant is said to be considering a possible sale after receiving takeover interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-reportedly-explores-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-reportedly-explores-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer plans nearly 400 apartments, townhomes in University area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rezoning would allow the firm to build a multifamily development with up to 324 apartments and as many as 73 attached townhomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-nearly-400-apartments-townhomes-in-university-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-nearly-400-apartments-townhomes-in-university-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA executive has high expectations for Charlotte soccer matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four international matches are coming to Charlotte in June. Early ticket sales point to near-capacity crowds at each one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifa-executive-has-high-expectations-for-charlotte-soccer-matches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifa-executive-has-high-expectations-for-charlotte-soccer-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America economist weighs in on consumer spending trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic uncertainty remains a hot topic as consumers navigate rising costs, shifting wages and policy changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-economist-weighs-in-on-consumer-spending-trends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-economist-weighs-in-on-consumer-spending-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T. Rowe Price turns to ACC for sales push across the sprawling 18-school footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the company signed a three-year contract to put its name on the ACC men&rsquo;s tournament, expanding the previous agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/t-rowe-price-turns-to-acc-for-sales-push-across-the-sprawling-18-school-footprint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/t-rowe-price-turns-to-acc-for-sales-push-across-the-sprawling-18-school-footprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage set for decision on Birkdale Village expansion plan in Huntersville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $200 million plan for new development at Birkdale Village could soon meet its fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/stage-set-for-decision-on-birkdale-village-expansion-plan-in-huntersville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/stage-set-for-decision-on-birkdale-village-expansion-plan-in-huntersville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte health-care giant partners with Microsoft to test AI tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot program, called Project Nursing, will launch at a local Atrium Health hospital on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-health-care-giant-partners-with-microsoft-to-test-ai-tool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-health-care-giant-partners-with-microsoft-to-test-ai-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Regional Business Alliance taps new CEO after nearly year-long search]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is not going to be a CEO that comes in with a change agenda,&rdquo; the business organization's leader tells CBJ. &ldquo;This is a CEO coming in to continue the work that we started and propel us forward.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliance-taps-new-ceo-after-nearly-year-long-search/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliance-taps-new-ceo-after-nearly-year-long-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How retiring CEO Lynn Good has built a different Duke Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based utility giant has been remade with a focus on meeting the Carolinas' growing appetite for power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-retiring-ceo-lynn-good-has-built-a-different-duke-energy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-retiring-ceo-lynn-good-has-built-a-different-duke-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte investment firm secures $1B for fund targeting small-business growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capitala Group has invested and managed more than $3.2 billion since its inception in 1998.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-investment-firm-secures-1b-for-fund-targeting-small-business-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-investment-firm-secures-1b-for-fund-targeting-small-business-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Phenomenal' sports lounge Blinders set to debut in South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blinders wants to shake up sports viewing in South End, with its state-of-the-art equipment and lounge setting. Take a look inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phenomenal-sports-lounge-blinders-set-to-debut-in-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phenomenal-sports-lounge-blinders-set-to-debut-in-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prominent CEO sells south Charlotte mansion for $5.7M]]></title><description><![CDATA[He purchased the south Charlotte mansion in 2018, the same year he became CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-ceo-sells-south-charlotte-mansion-for-57m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-ceo-sells-south-charlotte-mansion-for-57m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real estate firm eyes more opportunities in Charlotte market after latest purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm entered the Carolinas last fall with an acquisition near Carowinds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/real-estate-firm-eyes-more-opportunities-in-charlotte-market-after-latest-purchase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/real-estate-firm-eyes-more-opportunities-in-charlotte-market-after-latest-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank to open corporate office in South End: permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank is leasing about 35,000 square feet at a South End building that delivered in 2022, a source told CBJ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-to-open-corporate-office-in-south-end-permits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-to-open-corporate-office-in-south-end-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest breweries taps into THC market with new seltzer line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte brewery is tapping into the growing popularity of THC-based seltzers with a new line called Happy Bird.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-breweries-taps-into-thc-market-with-new-seltzer-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-breweries-taps-into-thc-market-with-new-seltzer-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson C. Smith University president eyes campus expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the possibilities is a convocation center that could open up opportunities for hosting weddings, corporate dinners and conferences as well as JCSU sports and events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/johnson-c-smith-university-president-eyes-campus-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/johnson-c-smith-university-president-eyes-campus-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote jobs, DEI and more: Catapult CEO sees opportunity in changing workplaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Richards is CEO of Catapult, an organization that works with more than 2,000 employers across North Carolina. She recently sat for an interview for the N.C. Business Minds podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/remote-jobs-dei-and-more-catapult-ceo-sees-opportunity-in-changing-workplaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/remote-jobs-dei-and-more-catapult-ceo-sees-opportunity-in-changing-workplaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M/I Homes' Charlotte market leader dies at 56]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Schulmeyer had served as M/I Homes' Charlotte-area president since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mi-homes-charlotte-market-leader-dies-at-56/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mi-homes-charlotte-market-leader-dies-at-56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's happening to Michael Jordan's mansion on Lake Norman?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears a luxury homebuilder has plans for the Lake Norman property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-happening-to-michael-jordans-mansion-on-lake-norman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-happening-to-michael-jordans-mansion-on-lake-norman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing brand to dish up signature ice cream sundaes in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[This concept got its start as a food truck a decade ago. The Charlotte shop will mark the first outside its home state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/growing-brand-to-dish-up-signature-ice-cream-sundaes-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/growing-brand-to-dish-up-signature-ice-cream-sundaes-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phat Burrito snags prime site for a second restaurant in Charlotte market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phat Burrito is expanding beyond lower South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phat-burrito-snags-prime-site-for-a-second-restaurant-in-charlotte-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/phat-burrito-snags-prime-site-for-a-second-restaurant-in-charlotte-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank sells 13 Charlotte-area branches in $467M portfolio deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank says the deal, which included 165 branches across the Southeast, "unlocks significant unrealized capital."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-sells-13-charlotte-area-branches-in-467m-portfolio-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-sells-13-charlotte-area-branches-in-467m-portfolio-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline adds New York, Detroit and Washington, D.C. to local lineup of flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-cost carrier opened a new operations hub in Concord in early March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-adds-new-york-detroit-and-washington-dc-to-local-lineup-of-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-adds-new-york-detroit-and-washington-dc-to-local-lineup-of-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweeping bill calls for $22 minimum wage, worker protections in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Democrats have again introduced a far-reaching bill that could dramatically change the state's labor landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sweeping-bill-calls-for-22-minimum-wage-worker-protections-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sweeping-bill-calls-for-22-minimum-wage-worker-protections-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime uptown office tenant moving to south Charlotte building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its new headquarters will be more than 11,000 square feet larger than the current office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-uptown-office-tenant-moving-to-south-charlotte-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-uptown-office-tenant-moving-to-south-charlotte-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the odds? NC sports betting beats expectations in first year]]></title><description><![CDATA[That total surpassed previous state forecasts of $3.9 billion in the first year by 69%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-are-the-odds-nc-sports-betting-beats-expectations-in-first-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-are-the-odds-nc-sports-betting-beats-expectations-in-first-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA investment firm acquires first property in Charlotte market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm recently acquired a build-to-rent townhome community in Matthews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/la-investment-firm-acquires-first-property-in-charlotte-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/la-investment-firm-acquires-first-property-in-charlotte-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit furloughs 370 NC workers amid foreign aid freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organization is furloughing more workers in North Carolina amid cuts to U.S. foreign aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nonprofit-furloughs-370-nc-workers-amid-foreign-aid-freeze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nonprofit-furloughs-370-nc-workers-amid-foreign-aid-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UNC football coach lists Chapel Hill mansion, NC beach home for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Tar Heel football coach is looking to offload some of his valuable real estate in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-unc-football-coach-lists-chapel-hill-mansion-nc-beach-home-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-unc-football-coach-lists-chapel-hill-mansion-nc-beach-home-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Quail Hollow, PGA of America are staffing up for tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at how the private golf club handles the demands of a major championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-quail-hollow-pga-of-america-are-staffing-up-for-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-quail-hollow-pga-of-america-are-staffing-up-for-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steakhouse, Mexican restaurant among Charlotte eateries to score 'B' on health inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen food establishments in Mecklenburg County, including an uptown Thai restaurant and a South End steakhouse, scored below a 90 on their initial health inspections in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/steakhouse-mexican-restaurant-among-charlotte-eateries-to-score-b-on-health-inspections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/steakhouse-mexican-restaurant-among-charlotte-eateries-to-score-b-on-health-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest Black-owned companies targets big growth, changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Charlotte&rsquo;s largest Black-owned companies has named a new president and plans to undergo a name change within the next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-black-owned-companies-targets-big-growth-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-black-owned-companies-targets-big-growth-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how many Charlotte jobs could be disrupted by AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is touching nearly every industry &mdash; and disrupting many jobs. But some metros are at higher risk than others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-many-charlotte-jobs-could-be-disrupted-by-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-many-charlotte-jobs-could-be-disrupted-by-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ranking reveals hottest housing markets in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[While residential real estate remained a seller&rsquo;s market at the close of 2024, there were still plenty of neighborhoods with opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-ranking-reveals-hottest-housing-markets-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-ranking-reveals-hottest-housing-markets-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte crowned a top beer city in USA Today awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte area has racked up recognition for its buzzing beer scene in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-crowned-a-top-beer-city-in-usa-today-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-crowned-a-top-beer-city-in-usa-today-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired retail lawyer leads class of Corporate Counsel Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ's biennial Corporate Counsel Awards program highlights professionals who help keep businesses running but rarely get public recognition. Here are the finalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retired-retail-lawyer-leads-class-of-corporate-counsel-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retired-retail-lawyer-leads-class-of-corporate-counsel-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant fills vacant space in South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[This restaurant concept with Chicago roots is moving into a space that's been empty since the last occupant shuttered more than a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-fills-vacant-space-in-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-fills-vacant-space-in-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer seeks rezoning for two sites near NoDa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer owns nearly 17 acres along the North Tryon Street corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-seeks-rezoning-for-two-sites-near-noda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-seeks-rezoning-for-two-sites-near-noda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much Honeywell's CEO earned in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vimal Kapur became Honeywell's CEO in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-honeywells-ceo-earned-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-honeywells-ceo-earned-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tepper Sports CEO: 'We want to see these big events come to Charlotte']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stadium improvements must be in place before adding high-profile events, executive says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tepper-sports-ceo-we-want-to-see-these-big-events-come-to-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tepper-sports-ceo-we-want-to-see-these-big-events-come-to-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home sellers in Charlotte market face a moving target on pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing inventory, high interest rates and economic instability have home sellers in Charlotte facing a moving target on pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-sellers-in-charlotte-market-face-a-moving-target-on-pricing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-sellers-in-charlotte-market-face-a-moving-target-on-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas firm enters Charlotte market with $11.5 million acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This industrial player is building its Southeast presence from a newly opened office in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-firm-enters-charlotte-market-with-115-million-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-firm-enters-charlotte-market-with-115-million-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC's largest health insurer restructures to boost competitiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Cross NC is likely to push for more acquisitions to remain competitive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-largest-health-insurer-restructures-to-boost-competitiveness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-largest-health-insurer-restructures-to-boost-competitiveness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on tap for South End beer hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 9,000-square-foot beer hall will bring four breweries &mdash; including two newcomers to the Charlotte market &mdash; under one roof in South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-on-tap-for-south-end-beer-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-on-tap-for-south-end-beer-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors leave Atrium Health to launch Novant Health concierge clinic in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A membership costs $2,900 per year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doctors-leave-atrium-health-to-launch-novant-health-concierge-clinic-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doctors-leave-atrium-health-to-launch-novant-health-concierge-clinic-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer upbeat on North Carolina, but no 'mission accomplished' sign yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a background ranging from the oil business to Bojangles, this finance analyst turned developer talks about his industrial and residential outlooks for North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-upbeat-on-north-carolina-but-no-mission-accomplished-sign-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-upbeat-on-north-carolina-but-no-mission-accomplished-sign-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-known Charlotte restaurant to open second location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime restaurant and bar in Charlotte is expanding with a second location in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/well-known-charlotte-restaurant-to-open-second-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/well-known-charlotte-restaurant-to-open-second-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens University honors Tepper Sports CEO as Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristi Coleman is steering the organization's makeover of Bank of America Stadium &mdash; a project crucial to business growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/queens-university-honors-tepper-sports-ceo-as-charlotte-businesswoman-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/queens-university-honors-tepper-sports-ceo-as-charlotte-businesswoman-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local startup fetches $80M funding round]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mooresville-based tech startup recently closed an $80 million Series B funding round. Here's how it plans to use the funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-startup-fetches-80m-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-startup-fetches-80m-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline opens operations hub at local airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new operations base is expected to create up to 50 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-opens-operations-hub-at-local-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-opens-operations-hub-at-local-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2025 class of honorees in CBJ's 40 Under 40 Awards program]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ's 40 Under 40 Awards program highlights rising stars in the Charlotte region's business community. See the list of 2025 winners here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/meet-the-2025-class-of-honorees-in-cbjs-40-under-40-awards-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/meet-the-2025-class-of-honorees-in-cbjs-40-under-40-awards-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South End restaurant fuses Mediterranean flavors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the latest venture for Charlotte-based restaurant group Built on Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-south-end-restaurant-fuses-mediterranean-flavors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-south-end-restaurant-fuses-mediterranean-flavors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the ACC plans to make the most of recent upgrades to Spectrum Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ACC is taking advantage of the redesigned and refined premium clubs and seating areas by selling VIP courtside, all-inclusive tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-acc-plans-to-make-the-most-of-recent-upgrades-to-spectrum-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-acc-plans-to-make-the-most-of-recent-upgrades-to-spectrum-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of Harris Teeter parent Kroger resigns amid personal conduct probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger's CEO has resigned from the grocery giant. The company has appointed an interim leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-harris-teeter-parent-kroger-resigns-amid-personal-conduct-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-harris-teeter-parent-kroger-resigns-amid-personal-conduct-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-profile Queensbridge Collective development signs restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[This restaurant wants to put a new spin on fast food in Charlotte with its first location outside the Chicago market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-queensbridge-collective-development-signs-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-queensbridge-collective-development-signs-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC settles lawsuits with FSU, Clemson with new revenue plans in works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based conference and the two universities disclosed their settlement after months of questioning one another&rsquo;s motives in court documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/acc-settles-lawsuits-with-fsu-clemson-with-new-revenue-plans-in-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/acc-settles-lawsuits-with-fsu-clemson-with-new-revenue-plans-in-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local developer's plan to scrap apartments for townhomes approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site was initially rezoned to allow 264 apartments before the developer, Elevation Real Estate Group of Huntersville, pivoted to townhomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-developers-plan-to-scrap-apartments-for-townhomes-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-developers-plan-to-scrap-apartments-for-townhomes-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona firm to invest millions in upgrades to southeast Charlotte apartment community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rise48 is actively searching for its next Charlotte acquisition after recent $24.5 million acquisition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/arizona-firm-to-invest-millions-in-upgrades-to-southeast-charlotte-apartment-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/arizona-firm-to-invest-millions-in-upgrades-to-southeast-charlotte-apartment-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whataburger snags location for another Charlotte-area restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas-based Whataburger is expanding its restaurant development pipeline in the Charlotte market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whataburger-snags-location-for-another-charlotte-area-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whataburger-snags-location-for-another-charlotte-area-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte delegation learns key details of bid priorities in CIAA Tournament scouting mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local host committee's costs will be in the $5 million range if Charlotte wants to lure back the CIAA in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-delegation-learns-key-details-of-bid-priorities-in-ciaa-tournament-scouting-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-delegation-learns-key-details-of-bid-priorities-in-ciaa-tournament-scouting-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Charlotte saw a drop in spending for this big event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conference championship games in 2024 struggled as the expanded College Football Playoff took center stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-saw-a-drop-in-spending-for-this-big-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-saw-a-drop-in-spending-for-this-big-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rental community opens in downtown Huntersville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project includes 134 apartments, 41 townhomes and 11 single-family homes, all of which are rental units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rental-community-opens-in-downtown-huntersville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rental-community-opens-in-downtown-huntersville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime local banker launches instant payments startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fintech startup that was recently launched in Charlotte by a longtime local banker is setting out to transform the way businesses handle payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-local-banker-launches-instant-payments-startup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-local-banker-launches-instant-payments-startup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appalachian State University names new chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Hulburt Norris started at App State in 2003 as an assistant business professor and went to serve as the dean of the Walker College of Business and the university's provost and executive vice chancellor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/appalachian-state-university-names-new-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/appalachian-state-university-names-new-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders, manufacturers brace for higher costs from Trump tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The construction sector is likely to feel the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on some of the nation's biggest trading partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builders-manufacturers-brace-for-higher-costs-from-trump-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builders-manufacturers-brace-for-higher-costs-from-trump-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte area adds more pickleball, cocktails and doughnuts as other restaurants make exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[More restaurant closures have hit Charlotte in recent weeks, but one neighborhood is picking up some new additions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-area-adds-more-pickleball-cocktails-and-doughnuts-as-other-restaurants-make-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-area-adds-more-pickleball-cocktails-and-doughnuts-as-other-restaurants-make-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect your bones, preserve your independence with fracture prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, more patients are hospitalized for osteoporosis-related fractures than for breast cancer, stroke and heart disease combined. But why are there so many hospitalizations?<br />
&ldquo;Osteoporosis is an underdiagnosed, undertreated disease that causes the bones to become weak or brittle,&rdquo; explains JoAnn Holzinger, family nurse practitioner with Atrium Health Orthopaedics Surgery, a facility of Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. &ldquo;Many people don&rsquo;t realize they have it un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/protect-your-bones-preserve-your-independence-with-fracture-prevention/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/protect-your-bones-preserve-your-independence-with-fracture-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an innovative treatment led to remission for this young cancer survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2020, Ian Richardson felt like he had a cold he couldn&rsquo;t shake. He assumed it was COVID-19. But while visiting family in Charlotte over Father&rsquo;s Day, he learned the news that would change his life &mdash; he had lymphoma.<br />
It was a shock for the 28-year-old and his wife, Katie. But they leaned on the expertise of Dr. Ryan Jacobs at Atrium Health Levine Cancer to figure out a way forward. Ian&rsquo;s cancer journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster: from chemotherapy to surgeries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-an-innovative-treatment-led-to-remission-for-this-young-cancer-survivor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-an-innovative-treatment-led-to-remission-for-this-young-cancer-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From poolside emergency to changed perspective: Heart-stopping moment changes the life of a Charlotte father of five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. For Val Kovalenko, a 39-year-old husband and father of five from Charlotte, North Carolina, that test came in the most unexpected and terrifying form: a sudden cardiac arrest while swimming at his local gym.Kovalenko is a seasoned athlete who thrives on endurance challenges. He had been training diligently for an Ultraman triathlon &mdash; a grueling 321-mile race that includes a 6.2-mile swim, a 261.4-mile bike ride and a 52.4-mile run. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-poolside-emergency-to-changed-perspective-heart-stopping-moment-changes-the-life-of-a-charlotte-father-of-five/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-poolside-emergency-to-changed-perspective-heart-stopping-moment-changes-the-life-of-a-charlotte-father-of-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From first steps to setting boundaries: Expert tips for parents to create a happy, healthy home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a parent is equal parts joyful and overwhelming. As you navigate this world with your child, you may be wondering how to set boundaries that promote their development while ensuring a nurturing and balanced environment. Boundaries are essential not just for your child&rsquo;s safety and well-being, but also for fostering a healthy family dynamic.Dr. Geetika Gupta, pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children&rsquo;s Rocky River Pediatrics, shares why boundaries matter, how to implement th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-first-steps-to-setting-boundaries-expert-tips-for-parents-to-create-a-happy-healthy-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-first-steps-to-setting-boundaries-expert-tips-for-parents-to-create-a-happy-healthy-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced technology is here and transforming construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI, drones, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging technologies are reshaping the construction industry.As these innovations take hold, they&rsquo;re not only transforming job sites but also redefining how construction firms approach risk management and insurance. However, using the word emerging as a descriptor may be a bit misleading &mdash; the truth is, these technologies are already here and changing the construction landscape.Ten years ago, the biggest challenge was simply getting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advanced-technology-is-here-and-transforming-construction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advanced-technology-is-here-and-transforming-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 ways KSU's fintech master's program is shaping the future of digital payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine a world where every financial transaction you make, from buying a coffee to investing in stocks, is seamlessly processed in the blink of an eye. Welcome to Georgia, the epicenter of the fintech revolution, where over 70 percent of all U.S. electronic transactions are handled. Known as "Transaction Alley," Atlanta is not just about peaches anymore; it's about pioneering the future of finance.Why fintech?Fintech, short for financial technology, encompasses all non-cash transactions, from&h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/7-ways-ksus-fintech-masters-program-is-shaping-the-future-of-digital-payments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/7-ways-ksus-fintech-masters-program-is-shaping-the-future-of-digital-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New uptown venue blends burlesque, cocktails and high-end food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bar One Lounge delivers a high-end menu, extensive classic cocktails and live burlesque in uptown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-uptown-venue-blends-burlesque-cocktails-and-high-end-food/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-uptown-venue-blends-burlesque-cocktails-and-high-end-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment giant Vanguard backs Charlotte's first Financial Opportunity Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is part of a national effort to help individuals from underserved communities achieve financial stability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/investment-giant-vanguard-backs-charlottes-first-financial-opportunity-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/investment-giant-vanguard-backs-charlottes-first-financial-opportunity-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design firm moves from uptown into larger Camp North End office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michigan-based design firm plans to stay at Camp North End for the long term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/design-firm-moves-from-uptown-into-larger-camp-north-end-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/design-firm-moves-from-uptown-into-larger-camp-north-end-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT’s most popular destinations with US, international travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the top destinations at CLT share a common theme &mdash; warm and sunny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clts-most-popular-destinations-with-us-international-travelers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clts-most-popular-destinations-with-us-international-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savannah Bananas add second game in Charlotte this summer due to high demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The touring baseball team anticipates sellout crowds of 75,000 fans each night at Bank of America Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/savannah-bananas-add-second-game-in-charlotte-this-summer-due-to-high-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/savannah-bananas-add-second-game-in-charlotte-this-summer-due-to-high-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's DEI freeze endangers $70M for North Carolina small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's small-business lending program has been a success story, but its future is now uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trumps-dei-freeze-endangers-70m-for-north-carolina-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trumps-dei-freeze-endangers-70m-for-north-carolina-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte residential real estate firm enters 50th year with next generation at helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's oldest residential real estate firms will celebrate a milestone anniversary this year with a new leadership structure in place. Here's the company's strategy for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-residential-real-estate-firm-enters-50th-year-with-next-generation-at-helm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-residential-real-estate-firm-enters-50th-year-with-next-generation-at-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma giant with local presence charts $27B expansion, thousands of new jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major pharmaceutical company that has invested heavily in North Carolina is planning multiple new factories in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giant-with-local-presence-charts-27b-expansion-thousands-of-new-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giant-with-local-presence-charts-27b-expansion-thousands-of-new-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer wins key vote for $50M project in Huntersville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer estimates the project would create over 250 jobs once the buildings are completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-wins-key-vote-for-50m-project-in-huntersville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-wins-key-vote-for-50m-project-in-huntersville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury day spa sets sights on Dilworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[OM Spa Chiropractic &amp; Wellness has inked a deal to anchor a $165 million development in Dilworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-day-spa-sets-sights-on-dilworth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-day-spa-sets-sights-on-dilworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit claims data breach impacted 4.2M Ally customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A data breach has left 4.2 million Ally Financial customers exposed to identity theft, a new class-action lawsuit filed earlier this month claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lawsuit-claims-data-breach-impacted-42m-ally-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lawsuit-claims-data-breach-impacted-42m-ally-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ally's Charlotte FC strategy is growing in new directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank became Charlotte FC's lead sponsor in 2021, one year before the MLS team began play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-allys-charlotte-fc-strategy-is-growing-in-new-directions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-allys-charlotte-fc-strategy-is-growing-in-new-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Birkdale Village expansion after plan fails to pass muster with planning board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Huntersville Board of Commissioners is expected to consider a final decision on the project in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-for-birkdale-village-expansion-after-plan-fails-to-pass-muster-with-planning-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-for-birkdale-village-expansion-after-plan-fails-to-pass-muster-with-planning-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest law firms keeps roots uptown with new Legacy Union office (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law firm, founded in 1960, recently moved into its new uptown office after spending about $22 million on the space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-law-firms-keeps-roots-uptown-with-new-legacy-union-office-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-law-firms-keeps-roots-uptown-with-new-legacy-union-office-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health to invest $300M in bonuses, salary increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes at a time when Novant Health has added employees as part of its expansion into South Carolina and other new markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-to-invest-300m-in-bonuses-salary-increases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-to-invest-300m-in-bonuses-salary-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-founder of Charlotte development firm moves into new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 35 years leading Charlotte-based Beacon Partners, Pete Lash is stepping down as president and managing partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/co-founder-of-charlotte-development-firm-moves-into-new-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/co-founder-of-charlotte-development-firm-moves-into-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship preparation ramps up as organizers anticipate high interest, sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club president remains confident of breaking ticket sales records by the time the PGA Championship tees off in May in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pga-championship-preparation-ramps-up-as-organizers-anticipate-high-interest-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pga-championship-preparation-ramps-up-as-organizers-anticipate-high-interest-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids museum in the works for Matthews]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deal between Matthews and Discovery Place paves the way for a new kids museum in that town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/kids-museum-in-the-works-for-matthews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/kids-museum-in-the-works-for-matthews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's highest-paid CEO stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime CEO earned total compensation of $29 million in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-highest-paid-ceo-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-highest-paid-ceo-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portman names new C-suite leaders to oversee $5B development pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointments come as industry experts believe 2025 could spark a new real estate cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/portman-names-new-c-suite-leaders-to-oversee-5b-development-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/portman-names-new-c-suite-leaders-to-oversee-5b-development-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte company in growth mode with $385M deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Charlotte-based operator of car washes is making a major growth move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-in-growth-mode-with-385m-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-in-growth-mode-with-385m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What NC legislative leaders are saying about Charlotte's $25B transit plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The introduction of a bill to allow a Mecklenburg referendum on a tax increase represents a big first step for a possible county-wide vote in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-nc-legislative-leaders-are-saying-about-charlottes-25b-transit-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-nc-legislative-leaders-are-saying-about-charlottes-25b-transit-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development adds apartments, retail space in downtown Concord]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project brings LMG's total footprint in downtown Concord to over 300 apartment units and around 11,000 square feet of retail space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-adds-apartments-retail-space-in-downtown-concord/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-adds-apartments-retail-space-in-downtown-concord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte program aims to empower Black women entrepreneurs amid corporate DEI pullback]]></title><description><![CDATA[During an uncertain time for corporate DEI initiatives, a Charlotte organization's new program is stepping up to support Black women entrepreneurs in navigating the business world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-program-aims-to-empower-black-women-entrepreneurs-amid-corporate-dei-pullback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-program-aims-to-empower-black-women-entrepreneurs-amid-corporate-dei-pullback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline ends another new route here]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budget carrier is cutting another nonstop flight here less than a year after entering the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-ends-another-new-route-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-ends-another-new-route-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belk doubles down on outlet stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belk has inked deals to expand its growing portfolio of outlet stores, including locally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/belk-doubles-down-on-outlet-stores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/belk-doubles-down-on-outlet-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte entrepreneur turns passion into business on fast growth track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her online training program on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has seen fast growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-entrepreneur-turns-passion-into-business-on-fast-growth-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-entrepreneur-turns-passion-into-business-on-fast-growth-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How this Charlotte group bridges tech gap for nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte organization has been a force in helping nonprofits navigate the ever-evolving world of technology for over two decades. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-this-charlotte-group-bridges-tech-gap-for-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-this-charlotte-group-bridges-tech-gap-for-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1B company moves HQ to Charlotte, eyeing more growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global logistics provider has moved its headquarters here from Connecticut, leasing space at Whitehall Corporate Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/1b-company-moves-hq-to-charlotte-eyeing-more-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/1b-company-moves-hq-to-charlotte-eyeing-more-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentors in Charlotte talk DEI, pay inequities and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mentoring can make or break a career, but not all companies are buying in. Here are some best practices from Charlotte&rsquo;s top mentors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mentors-in-charlotte-talk-dei-pay-inequities-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mentors-in-charlotte-talk-dei-pay-inequities-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's bid to bring back CIAA tournaments could include state funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future pitches for the NFL Draft, NCAA basketball tournaments and more could be boosted by a new state grants program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-bid-to-bring-back-ciaa-tournaments-could-include-state-funds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-bid-to-bring-back-ciaa-tournaments-could-include-state-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These five Mecklenburg County homes sold for $5M+ in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The homes are all located in different neighborhoods across Charlotte and Cornelius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-five-mecklenburg-county-homes-sold-for-5m-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-five-mecklenburg-county-homes-sold-for-5m-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blumenthal Arts' Belk Theater makeover back to drawing board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's largest arts-sector nonprofit is starting over on plans to renovate its "flagship" venue in the heart of uptown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/blumenthal-arts-belk-theater-makeover-back-to-drawing-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/blumenthal-arts-belk-theater-makeover-back-to-drawing-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC chancellor weighs key changes in Chapel Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Roberts is tasked with leading UNC Chapel Hill in an era when the dynamics of higher education are changing fast and the future of key funding sources remains unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-chancellor-weighs-key-changes-in-chapel-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-chancellor-weighs-key-changes-in-chapel-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-growing doughnut brand opens first NC location in Charlotte area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast-growing doughnut brand has rolled out its first North Carolina location in Concord, with more local stores in the pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-growing-doughnut-brand-opens-first-nc-location-in-charlotte-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-growing-doughnut-brand-opens-first-nc-location-in-charlotte-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Charlotte restaurant closing after more than six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant will soon close after more than six years in south Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-charlotte-restaurant-closing-after-more-than-six-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-charlotte-restaurant-closing-after-more-than-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major residential project with 853 senior homes hits snag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The large age-restricted housing project has run into opposition in the rezoning process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-residential-project-with-853-senior-homes-hits-snag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-residential-project-with-853-senior-homes-hits-snag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta developer buys Charlotte site for 649-home project]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta developer paid $20.5 million for the 150-acre site in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-developer-buys-charlotte-site-for-649-home-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-developer-buys-charlotte-site-for-649-home-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health restructures leadership amid growth plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[To meet its growth plans, Novant Health has once again reorganized its top executives. Here's the rundown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-restructures-leadership-amid-growth-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-restructures-leadership-amid-growth-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte startup lands $47M DOD contract to boost domestic production of titanium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte mining startup has received a contract worth up to $47.1 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance the nation&rsquo;s titanium supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-lands-47m-dod-contract-to-boost-domestic-production-of-titanium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-lands-47m-dod-contract-to-boost-domestic-production-of-titanium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC economic development pipeline shifts away from automotive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state's economic investment pipeline remains solid, but trends are changing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-economic-development-pipeline-shifts-away-from-automotive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-economic-development-pipeline-shifts-away-from-automotive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Charlotte homebuyers face competitive market this spring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local homebuyers could have more options to choose from this spring, as new listings picked up in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/will-charlotte-homebuyers-face-competitive-market-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/will-charlotte-homebuyers-face-competitive-market-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Retail was dead': Why south Charlotte shopping center shook up restaurant, store mix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Childress Klein has realigned this south Charlotte property in the face of a changing retail landscape &mdash; here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retail-was-dead-why-south-charlotte-shopping-center-shook-up-restaurant-store-mix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retail-was-dead-why-south-charlotte-shopping-center-shook-up-restaurant-store-mix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball venue with restaurant, games and more sets opening at Camp North End]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tipsy Pickle is ready to welcome everyone from pickleball amateur and professional players to sideline heroes &mdash; bringing food, fun and sport under one roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pickleball-venue-with-restaurant-games-and-more-sets-opening-at-camp-north-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pickleball-venue-with-restaurant-games-and-more-sets-opening-at-camp-north-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company featured on 'Shark Tank' bringing HQ, 30 jobs to Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte will be the new home of a clean-tech startup that appeared on hit investor show "Shark Tank."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-featured-on-shark-tank-bringing-hq-30-jobs-to-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-featured-on-shark-tank-bringing-hq-30-jobs-to-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barings to bolster real estate portfolio with acquisition of firm with $11B in assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte company has entered into an agreement to acquire a real estate investment firm that oversees $11 billion in assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/barings-to-bolster-real-estate-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-firm-with-11b-in-assets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/barings-to-bolster-real-estate-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-firm-with-11b-in-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix sets opening for south Charlotte store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix will add to its growing Charlotte footprint in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-sets-opening-for-south-charlotte-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-sets-opening-for-south-charlotte-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builder seeks delay in rezoning vote for project with 650 homes, townhouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The homebuilder is looking to rezone 262.8 acres to allow a development of up to 650 homes and townhouses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builder-seeks-delay-in-rezoning-vote-for-project-with-650-homes-townhouses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builder-seeks-delay-in-rezoning-vote-for-project-with-650-homes-townhouses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven months later, Charlotte City Council moves to start arts and culture plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overhaul of arts funding and oversight has taken seven months &mdash; and counting &mdash; to get going.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/seven-months-later-charlotte-city-council-moves-to-start-arts-and-culture-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/seven-months-later-charlotte-city-council-moves-to-start-arts-and-culture-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT airport's impact reaches $40B with South Carolina study included]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport commissioned a study to determine its South Carolina impact, rounding out an earlier analysis looking at CLT's economic benefits in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-airports-impact-reaches-40b-with-south-carolina-study-included/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-airports-impact-reaches-40b-with-south-carolina-study-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data center's rapid expansion putting strain on energy infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to expand data centers is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, creating challenges, industry leaders said at a recent event here in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/data-centers-rapid-expansion-putting-strain-on-energy-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/data-centers-rapid-expansion-putting-strain-on-energy-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastover home sells for staggering $10.2M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home was sold by the owner of a luxury residential real estate firm in Charlotte, according to property records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/eastover-home-sells-for-staggering-102m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/eastover-home-sells-for-staggering-102m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte public company taps new CEO — its third in less than two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's CEO has stepped down after about seven months in that role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-public-company-taps-new-ceo-its-third-in-less-than-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-public-company-taps-new-ceo-its-third-in-less-than-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7,400-acre 'pristine' waterfront property on NC coast lists for $24M]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest waterfront properties in coastal North Carolina is up for sale with the potential for development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/7400-acre-pristine-waterfront-property-on-nc-coast-lists-for-24m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/7400-acre-pristine-waterfront-property-on-nc-coast-lists-for-24m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to live under the sea? This NC startup can help with that]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina engineer's side project could one day have scientists living in "tiny homes" under the sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/want-to-live-under-the-sea-this-nc-startup-can-help-with-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/want-to-live-under-the-sea-this-nc-startup-can-help-with-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump policy could mean $200 million loss for NC universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universities in North Carolina would lose out on potentially hundreds of millions in funding to support research under a new policy from the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-policy-could-mean-200-million-loss-for-nc-universities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-policy-could-mean-200-million-loss-for-nc-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh bank to close one of three local branches with merger complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank will consolidate that location into its SouthPark branch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/raleigh-bank-to-close-one-of-three-local-branches-with-merger-complete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/raleigh-bank-to-close-one-of-three-local-branches-with-merger-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local commercial real estate veterans leave Colliers to start own firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executives were integral in helping to reestablish Colliers International's local office in 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-commercial-real-estate-veterans-leave-colliers-to-start-own-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-commercial-real-estate-veterans-leave-colliers-to-start-own-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac F1 project wins incentives at Hendrick Motorsports site in Concord]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is expected to create 300 to 350 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cadillac-f1-project-wins-incentives-at-hendrick-motorsports-site-in-concord/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cadillac-f1-project-wins-incentives-at-hendrick-motorsports-site-in-concord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global manufacturer to close Charlotte plant, sell site to developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property sale is expected to be complete by this year's fourth quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/global-manufacturer-to-close-charlotte-plant-sell-site-to-developer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/global-manufacturer-to-close-charlotte-plant-sell-site-to-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte team lands local TV deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team will have all away matches aired on local TV this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-team-lands-local-tv-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-team-lands-local-tv-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest private companies names new leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move solidifies a fourth generation of family leadership at the Charlotte company founded in 1926.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-private-companies-names-new-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-charlottes-largest-private-companies-names-new-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joann to close more than 500 stores, including 10 in Carolinas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another national retailer is cutting its store count.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/joann-to-close-more-than-500-stores-including-10-in-carolinas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/joann-to-close-more-than-500-stores-including-10-in-carolinas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte secures prestigious research designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte is among the elite when it comes to research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-secures-prestigious-research-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-secures-prestigious-research-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black tech pioneer who helped shape internet calls for digital inclusivity at local event]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tech pioneer and key figure in helping to commercialize the internet stressed the urgency of digital inclusivity while speaking at Johnson C. Smith University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/black-tech-pioneer-who-helped-shape-internet-calls-for-digital-inclusivity-at-local-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/black-tech-pioneer-who-helped-shape-internet-calls-for-digital-inclusivity-at-local-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's airport leader talks growth, fares and the final stages of $4B project]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NC Business Minds podcast, Charlotte's airport leader talks about the important role of CLT in the region's growth and what's next in its $4 billion development plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-airport-leader-talks-growth-fares-and-the-final-stages-of-4b-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-airport-leader-talks-growth-fares-and-the-final-stages-of-4b-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business leaders could play key role in Charlotte's $25B transit push]]></title><description><![CDATA[State lawmakers are considering a proposed tax increase referendum for a 30-year transit plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/business-leaders-could-play-key-role-in-charlottes-25b-transit-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/business-leaders-could-play-key-role-in-charlottes-25b-transit-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRE firm hires Charlotte market leader from CBRE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former CBRE executive will lead the firm's brokerage efforts in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cre-firm-hires-charlotte-market-leader-from-cbre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cre-firm-hires-charlotte-market-leader-from-cbre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 2025 is shaping up to be big year for Duke Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte utility giant plans to start several major projects this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-2025-is-shaping-up-to-be-big-year-for-duke-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-2025-is-shaping-up-to-be-big-year-for-duke-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of NC clothing giant to depart after big company changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[After five years leading the apparel company through big changes, the CEO will leave by the end of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-nc-clothing-giant-to-depart-after-big-company-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-nc-clothing-giant-to-depart-after-big-company-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC nonprofit lays off 226 amid Trump freeze on foreign aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Triangle's largest nonprofit organization, with thousands of employees, says it is temporarily cutting hundreds of workers amid the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-nonprofit-lays-off-226-amid-trump-freeze-on-foreign-aid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-nonprofit-lays-off-226-amid-trump-freeze-on-foreign-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee shop, boutique fitness concept open in north Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[New shops at Cascadia at Highland Creek mean the retail space there is now fully occupied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/coffee-shop-boutique-fitness-concept-open-in-north-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/coffee-shop-boutique-fitness-concept-open-in-north-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets back local bid for WNBA team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next expansion team in the WNBA could go for as much as $200 million, according to various reported estimates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-back-local-bid-for-wnba-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-back-local-bid-for-wnba-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Million-dollar earners drop in NC, SC in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of million-dollar earners soared during the post-pandemic era. Here's how the trend is evolving in the Carolinas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/million-dollar-earners-drop-in-nc-sc-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/million-dollar-earners-drop-in-nc-sc-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank boosts local entrepreneurship hub with $300K grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grant backs Truist&rsquo;s mission to support the growth and success of small businesses, particularly those led by underrepresented founders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-boosts-local-entrepreneurship-hub-with-300k-grant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-boosts-local-entrepreneurship-hub-with-300k-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incentives in play for F1 team's engine facility at Hendrick Motorsports site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed project would create 300 to 350 jobs with an average wage of $100,000 to $125,000 per year, city documents state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/incentives-in-play-for-f1-teams-engine-facility-at-hendrick-motorsports-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/incentives-in-play-for-f1-teams-engine-facility-at-hendrick-motorsports-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-profile development in Plaza Midwood nets restaurants, retail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developers behind The Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood have confirmed several additions to its growing roster of restaurants and retail concepts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-development-in-plaza-midwood-nets-restaurants-retail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-development-in-plaza-midwood-nets-restaurants-retail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami-based Iconic Equities plots Pineville industrial project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic Equities is seeking approval from Pineville officials for the development of a 194,382-square-foot industrial building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/miami-based-iconic-equities-plots-pineville-industrial-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/miami-based-iconic-equities-plots-pineville-industrial-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly renovated SouthPark office property nears full occupancy after latest lease deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property is in the heart of SouthPark and consists of three buildings constructed in 1965, 1974 and 1984.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/newly-renovated-southpark-office-property-nears-full-occupancy-after-latest-lease-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/newly-renovated-southpark-office-property-nears-full-occupancy-after-latest-lease-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN host Paul Finebaum buys mansion for move from Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known by many as the &ldquo;Voice of the SEC," Paul Finebaum joined ESPN in August 2013 as a host of The Paul Finebaum Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/espn-host-paul-finebaum-buys-mansion-for-move-from-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/espn-host-paul-finebaum-buys-mansion-for-move-from-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunch restaurant cancels plans for second location in Charlotte market]]></title><description><![CDATA[This popular Asheville restaurant brand has ditched plans for a Concord location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brunch-restaurant-cancels-plans-for-second-location-in-charlotte-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brunch-restaurant-cancels-plans-for-second-location-in-charlotte-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers line up major renovation of South End retail building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is expected to cost about $7.2 million and should deliver in early September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-line-up-major-renovation-of-south-end-retail-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-line-up-major-renovation-of-south-end-retail-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davidson development eyed as 'destination' nears construction start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summit Farms in Davidson could kick off construction this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/davidson-development-eyed-as-destination-nears-construction-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/davidson-development-eyed-as-destination-nears-construction-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military supplier relocates in Rock Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company invested $18.6 million in its new facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/military-supplier-relocates-in-rock-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/military-supplier-relocates-in-rock-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit union to open SouthPark regional office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16,700-square-foot space will support a hybrid work model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/credit-union-to-open-southpark-regional-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/credit-union-to-open-southpark-regional-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan unveiled for major uptown redevelopment at former Duke Energy site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta firm hopes to break ground on the first phase later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plan-unveiled-for-major-uptown-redevelopment-at-former-duke-energy-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plan-unveiled-for-major-uptown-redevelopment-at-former-duke-energy-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump cuts lead to 200 furloughs in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organization is furloughing hundreds of workers in North Carolina in the wake of the Trump administration freezing funding for foreign aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-cuts-lead-to-200-furloughs-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/trump-cuts-lead-to-200-furloughs-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tryon vision includes taking a second look at Discovery Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remake of Discovery Place could be a big part of unlocking potential in the North Tryon corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-tryon-vision-includes-taking-a-second-look-at-discovery-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-tryon-vision-includes-taking-a-second-look-at-discovery-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC insurance commissioner talks rates, climate change and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NC Business Minds podcast, the state's insurance commissioner talks about hikes in homeowners and auto rates, climate risks, Hurricane Helene and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-insurance-commissioner-talks-rates-climate-change-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-insurance-commissioner-talks-rates-climate-change-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown steakhouse, South End pizza spot among Charlotte restaurants to make 'B' on health inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen food establishments in Mecklenburg County scored below a 90 on their health inspections in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-steakhouse-south-end-pizza-spot-among-charlotte-restaurants-to-make-b-on-health-inspections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-steakhouse-south-end-pizza-spot-among-charlotte-restaurants-to-make-b-on-health-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer behind Iredell County spec project revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte developer has plans for a speculate industrial project in Statesville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-behind-iredell-county-spec-project-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-behind-iredell-county-spec-project-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolfspeed's $5B semiconductor plant nears completion in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolfspeed's ambitious semiconductor factory in North Carolina is approaching completion, but the company faces significant market challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wolfspeeds-5b-semiconductor-plant-nears-completion-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wolfspeeds-5b-semiconductor-plant-nears-completion-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota's $14B NC battery plant to start production in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota is set to open its $14 billion battery plant south of Greensboro this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/toyotas-14b-nc-battery-plant-to-start-production-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/toyotas-14b-nc-battery-plant-to-start-production-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank puts Carolinas expansion in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank plans to add 350 employees and 55 branches across the Carolinas by 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-puts-carolinas-expansion-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-puts-carolinas-expansion-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown office building under new ownership after $28M deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building, which dates back to the 1920s, is near the Spectrum Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-building-under-new-ownership-after-28m-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-building-under-new-ownership-after-28m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Good Wurst Co. shutters final restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Good Wurst Co. has shuttered its Plaza Midwood restaurant &mdash; its third in less than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-good-wurst-co-shutters-final-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-good-wurst-co-shutters-final-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeywell to split into three companies after investor push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for the separation last fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/honeywell-to-split-into-three-companies-after-investor-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/honeywell-to-split-into-three-companies-after-investor-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT breaks passenger record for second straight year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Douglas International Airport served nearly 59 million passengers in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-breaks-passenger-record-for-second-straight-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-breaks-passenger-record-for-second-straight-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart office closure in Charlotte to impact 250+ employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is closing its corporate office in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/walmart-office-closure-in-charlotte-to-impact-250-employees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/walmart-office-closure-in-charlotte-to-impact-250-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte restaurants named among best spots for date night]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Yelp recently released its list of the "Top 100 Date Night Restaurants" nationwide for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurants-named-among-best-spots-for-date-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurants-named-among-best-spots-for-date-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Regional Business Alliance down to two candidates in CEO search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders of the search expect the process to be completed within six weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliance-down-to-two-candidates-in-ceo-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliance-down-to-two-candidates-in-ceo-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry leaders break down regulatory shifts in AI, cryptocurrency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both challenges and opportunities exist for businesses navigating the complex landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/industry-leaders-break-down-regulatory-shifts-in-ai-cryptocurrency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/industry-leaders-break-down-regulatory-shifts-in-ai-cryptocurrency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More development takes shape near new Amazon facility at large industrial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park is expected to total more than 1.3 million square feet of industrial space upon full buildout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-development-takes-shape-near-new-amazon-facility-at-large-industrial-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-development-takes-shape-near-new-amazon-facility-at-large-industrial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo clears two more regulatory hurdles as asset cap remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two orders were imposed in 2011 due to deficiencies in the bank's legacy mortgage servicing business and Wells Fargo Financial unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-clears-two-more-regulatory-hurdles-as-asset-cap-remains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-clears-two-more-regulatory-hurdles-as-asset-cap-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialty running store Fleet Feet expands in Charlotte market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialty running store Fleet Feet is expanding its reach in the Charlotte market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/specialty-running-store-fleet-feet-expands-in-charlotte-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/specialty-running-store-fleet-feet-expands-in-charlotte-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte firm adds another C-suite exec from this Fortune 500 company]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte company is led by a group of executives with backgrounds at Albemarle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-firm-adds-another-c-suite-exec-from-this-fortune-500-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-firm-adds-another-c-suite-exec-from-this-fortune-500-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp North End signs nonprofit boutique to fill another live-work unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roster of small businesses that will take up residence in the new live-work units at Camp North End is nearly complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-signs-nonprofit-boutique-to-fill-another-live-work-unit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-signs-nonprofit-boutique-to-fill-another-live-work-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much is Charlotte FC worth in latest MLS valuations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's MLS team turned in a winning record for the first time in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-is-charlotte-fc-worth-in-latest-mls-valuations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-is-charlotte-fc-worth-in-latest-mls-valuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte real estate investment firm plots growth after acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition is an effort to streamline the lending process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-investment-firm-plots-growth-after-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-investment-firm-plots-growth-after-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bookkeeper receives prison time for embezzling $1.6M from two Mooresville businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former bookkeeper has been sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $1.6 million from two small businesses in Mooresville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bookkeeper-receives-prison-time-for-embezzling-16m-from-two-mooresville-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bookkeeper-receives-prison-time-for-embezzling-16m-from-two-mooresville-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs would impact billions in NC trade for these products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duties on exports and imports flowing between Mexico and Canada would impact a wide variety of products, and businesses, in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tariffs-would-impact-billions-in-nc-trade-for-these-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tariffs-would-impact-billions-in-nc-trade-for-these-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former city economic development chief on the ones that got away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracy Dodson looks back on seven years leading the city's economic development strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-city-economic-development-chief-on-the-ones-that-got-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-city-economic-development-chief-on-the-ones-that-got-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More apartments appear on horizon for midtown, SouthPark]]></title><description><![CDATA[More residential development is also taking shape in other parts of the region, such as in west Charlotte and the Lake Norman area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-apartments-appear-on-horizon-for-midtown-southpark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/more-apartments-appear-on-horizon-for-midtown-southpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“They are the angels”: Head-on collision survivor credits care team’s kindness and skill with recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don Barrier found himself in an unfamiliar place in 2019. He was on the highway in Albemarle, North Carolina, in a line of traffic when he was hit head on by another vehicle.One moment, he was crushed inside his car and pinned from the ribcage down, and the next thing he remembers is his door being pried open by first responders. As each minute passed and the race was dire to get him to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, the region&rsquo;s only level I trauma center, Don thought he was fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/they-are-the-angels-head-on-collision-survivor-credits-care-teams-kindness-and-skill-with-recovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/they-are-the-angels-head-on-collision-survivor-credits-care-teams-kindness-and-skill-with-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 10-ounce E'Layah defied the odds: A 9-year journey of faith and survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine-year-old E'Layah Faith Pegues was born a fighter. On September 23, 2015, E'Layah&rsquo;s parents, Megan Smith and Eric Pegues, welcomed their baby girl into the world &mdash; nearly 14 weeks before her due date. E'Layah was born at 26 weeks and is one of the world&rsquo;s smallest surviving premature babies &mdash; weighing 10 ounces and measuring just 10 inches long. (About the size of a can of soda.)E'Layah spent almost 20 weeks at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, named a Best Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-10-ounce-elayah-defied-the-odds-a-9-year-journey-of-faith-and-survival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-10-ounce-elayah-defied-the-odds-a-9-year-journey-of-faith-and-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing harmony: Expert care, music therapy aid Lily Knecht’s battle with rare bone cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beginning of Lily Knecht&rsquo;s senior year of high school was supposed to be the symphony of her young life &mdash; a time of celebration, college applications and looking ahead to her future. But her life was interrupted when she suffered what she thought was a knee injury while at the beach with her family.Several months later, and still in pain, Lily went in for an MRI. Instead of an injury, her doctor discovered a mass &mdash; osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. Suddenly,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/healing-harmony-expert-care-music-therapy-aid-lily-knechts-battle-with-rare-bone-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/healing-harmony-expert-care-music-therapy-aid-lily-knechts-battle-with-rare-bone-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 kids receive lifesaving operations thanks to living donors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Carter, Kenzlyn and Izzy, patients who are all able to be kids again thanks to their selfless, living donors and their talented care team at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital.<br />
In less than 20 years, Levine Children&rsquo;s Hospital has established a best in the nation Nephrology Center of Excellence that has performed more than 100 pediatric kidney transplants to help save and transform the lives of amazing kids across the Carolinas and beyond.<br />
Atrium Health is a nationally recognize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/3-kids-receive-lifesaving-operations-thanks-to-living-donors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/3-kids-receive-lifesaving-operations-thanks-to-living-donors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale of Northlake Mall gets green light from judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to sell Northlake Mall for $39 million will move forward, according to a new North Carolina Business Court filing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sale-of-northlake-mall-gets-green-light-from-judge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sale-of-northlake-mall-gets-green-light-from-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Duke Energy just snapped up 11 acres from YMCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy paid $9.75 million for the property owned by YMCA of Greater Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-duke-energy-just-snapped-up-11-acres-from-ymca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-duke-energy-just-snapped-up-11-acres-from-ymca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic NC beach hotel reopens with swank new look]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-known hotel in Wrightsville Beach is back open with a luxurious makeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/iconic-nc-beach-hotel-reopens-with-swank-new-look/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/iconic-nc-beach-hotel-reopens-with-swank-new-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's $16.9M, all-electric firehouse taking shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s firefighting capabilities are taking a step into the future as construction progresses on its first all-electric fire station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-169m-all-electric-firehouse-taking-shape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-169m-all-electric-firehouse-taking-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's newest sports team locks in lease deal. Here are the details.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lease agreement runs through October 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-newest-sports-team-locks-in-lease-deal-here-are-the-details/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-newest-sports-team-locks-in-lease-deal-here-are-the-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company looks to bring project here if it wins incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operation would bring new jobs to Iredell County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-looks-to-bring-project-here-if-it-wins-incentives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-looks-to-bring-project-here-if-it-wins-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines regional jet crashes in DC after collision with Army helicopter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regional jet approaching Reagan National Airport collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River last night killing all onboard both aircraft, officials said early this morning following a massive search and rescue operation.In a statement last night after the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration said the 8:47 p.m. collision involved a Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter and a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as flight 5342 on behalf of American Airlines Inc., pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-regional-jet-crashes-in-dc-after-collision-with-army-helicopter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-regional-jet-crashes-in-dc-after-collision-with-army-helicopter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Mecklenburg County ZIP codes posted a turnaround in home sales last year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County saw home sales increase last year, while others experienced a slowdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/which-mecklenburg-county-zip-codes-posted-a-turnaround-in-home-sales-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/which-mecklenburg-county-zip-codes-posted-a-turnaround-in-home-sales-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center city development pipeline dips 12% to $3.7B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uptown residents now number 23,400, up from 21,000, while South End grew to 14,700 from 13,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/center-city-development-pipeline-dips-12-to-37b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/center-city-development-pipeline-dips-12-to-37b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mint Hill apartment property sells for nearly $60M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property sold for more than $157,000 per unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mint-hill-apartment-property-sells-for-nearly-60m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mint-hill-apartment-property-sells-for-nearly-60m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layoffs loom as cargo handler exits facility at Charlotte Douglas International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 100 workers will be affected as cargo company Air General Inc. winds down operations in a facility at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/layoffs-loom-as-cargo-handler-exits-facility-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/layoffs-loom-as-cargo-handler-exits-facility-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline moving HQ here from Ohio involved in collision with Army helicopter]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines owns PSA, which already has a large presence in Charlotte operating regional flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-moving-hq-here-from-ohio-involved-in-collision-with-army-helicopter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-moving-hq-here-from-ohio-involved-in-collision-with-army-helicopter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LendingTree touts win in ruling that nixed new telemarketing restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling struck down key aspects of a Federal Communications Commission regulation aimed at broadening the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lendingtree-touts-win-in-ruling-that-nixed-new-telemarketing-restriction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lendingtree-touts-win-in-ruling-that-nixed-new-telemarketing-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntersville development changes restaurants as other shops near opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[This $65 million-plus mixed-use project under construction in Huntersville is shaking up its restaurant plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-development-changes-restaurants-as-other-shops-near-opening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-development-changes-restaurants-as-other-shops-near-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Lion opens grocery store in Troutman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grocer ranks No. 3 in the market &mdash; but competition is increasing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-lion-opens-grocery-store-in-troutman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-lion-opens-grocery-store-in-troutman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast investment firm grows Charlotte presence with leadership hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California investment firm has added another managing director in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/west-coast-investment-firm-grows-charlotte-presence-with-leadership-hire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/west-coast-investment-firm-grows-charlotte-presence-with-leadership-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seafood restaurant calling it quits in Cornelius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's why the restaurant couldn't make it work in Cornelius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/seafood-restaurant-calling-it-quits-in-cornelius/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/seafood-restaurant-calling-it-quits-in-cornelius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit backers begin focus on selling $25B mobility plan to voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1-cent sales tax increase would generate an estimated $19.4 billion over 30 years for transit and transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/transit-backers-begin-focus-on-selling-25b-mobility-plan-to-voters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/transit-backers-begin-focus-on-selling-25b-mobility-plan-to-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asheville lands $285M, 325-job expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion builds on the company's initial $650 million investment in Asheville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/asheville-lands-285m-325-job-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/asheville-lands-285m-325-job-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant expanding to SouthPark shopping center]]></title><description><![CDATA[SouthPark will be the brand's third restaurant in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-expanding-to-southpark-shopping-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-expanding-to-southpark-shopping-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National law firm plants roots in uptown amid Charlotte expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akerman has signed a lease at an uptown tower following its expansion to Charlotte last fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-law-firm-plants-roots-in-uptown-amid-charlotte-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-law-firm-plants-roots-in-uptown-amid-charlotte-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Ally CEO joins First Horizon's board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[He left Ally last year to take the helm of one of Charlotte's largest private companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-ally-ceo-joins-first-horizons-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-ally-ceo-joins-first-horizons-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for billion-dollar children's hospital in NC move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major fundraising effort is underway to develop North Carolina's first freestanding children's hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plans-for-billion-dollar-childrens-hospital-in-nc-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plans-for-billion-dollar-childrens-hospital-in-nc-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CATS CEO breaks down the options, cost of transit expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent Cagle calls the options as a much-needed step toward a long-term transit plan based on tangible spending limits and funding sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cats-ceo-breaks-down-the-options-cost-of-transit-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cats-ceo-breaks-down-the-options-cost-of-transit-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY investor enters Charlotte market with purchase of industrial property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11-acre site in northeast Charlotte sold for $3.9 million, real estate records show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ny-investor-enters-charlotte-market-with-purchase-of-industrial-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ny-investor-enters-charlotte-market-with-purchase-of-industrial-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer grabs 450 acres on NC coast with 'stunning sunsets and waterfront views']]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer behind campgrounds and hotels just made a big purchase near the Outer Banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-grabs-450-acres-on-nc-coast-with-stunning-sunsets-and-waterfront-views/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-grabs-450-acres-on-nc-coast-with-stunning-sunsets-and-waterfront-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Charlotte fills key economic development role]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will replace Tracy Dodson, who is leaving to become chief operating officer of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-of-charlotte-fills-key-economic-development-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/city-of-charlotte-fills-key-economic-development-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment group files objection, claims $39M bid undervalues Northlake Mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $39 million sale of Northlake Mall has hit a potential speed bump, with objections filed in North Carolina Business Court this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/investment-group-files-objection-claims-39m-bid-undervalues-northlake-mall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/investment-group-files-objection-claims-39m-bid-undervalues-northlake-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permits filed for $75M final phase of Spectrum Center renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final phase of renovations at Spectrum Center is expected to begin this summer and finish in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/permits-filed-for-75m-final-phase-of-spectrum-center-renovations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/permits-filed-for-75m-final-phase-of-spectrum-center-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware investment firm expands to Charlotte with South End office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte is the investment firm's first expansion since launching in 2011.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/delaware-investment-firm-expands-to-charlotte-with-south-end-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/delaware-investment-firm-expands-to-charlotte-with-south-end-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Third continues to invest in Historic West End as it opens new branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte branch is part of Fifth Third's Neighborhood Program, aimed at revitalizing nine historically underserved communities in multiple states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-continues-to-invest-in-historic-west-end-as-it-opens-new-branch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fifth-third-continues-to-invest-in-historic-west-end-as-it-opens-new-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer wins final approval for big Lake Norman project after close vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mooresville Village calls for up to 625 residential units and 279,000 square feet of commercial space across several phases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-wins-final-approval-for-big-lake-norman-project-after-close-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-wins-final-approval-for-big-lake-norman-project-after-close-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy exec heads 2025 class of honorees in CBJ's Women in Business Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[This signature awards program by the Charlotte Business Journal highlights outstanding women in the local business community. Meet the 2025 class of honorees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-exec-heads-2025-class-of-honorees-in-cbjs-women-in-business-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-exec-heads-2025-class-of-honorees-in-cbjs-women-in-business-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU airline stays nimble in turbulent times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Business Journal speaks with David Neeleman, CEO of Breeze Airways, an ultra-low-cost carrier with a growing presence at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rdu-airline-stays-nimble-in-turbulent-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rdu-airline-stays-nimble-in-turbulent-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Metropolitan Transit Commission members reacted to new plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming discussions come as the region tries to secure funding for a 30-year transit and roads expansion plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-metropolitan-transit-commission-members-reacted-to-new-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-metropolitan-transit-commission-members-reacted-to-new-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What new report says about impact of rising mortgage rates on housing market here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's housing market is experiencing a blend of growth and challenges as rising mortgage rates impact new-home sales, according to a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-new-report-says-about-impact-of-rising-mortgage-rates-on-housing-market-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-new-report-says-about-impact-of-rising-mortgage-rates-on-housing-market-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte hospitality group reveals plans for South End restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built on Hospitality&rsquo;s newest restaurant venture is expected to open in February in South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hospitality-group-reveals-plans-for-south-end-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hospitality-group-reveals-plans-for-south-end-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SC firm pays $13M for business park, future development site in Pineville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-building, 80,790-square-foot industrial park also includes 4.3 acres of additional land for future development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sc-firm-pays-13m-for-business-park-future-development-site-in-pineville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sc-firm-pays-13m-for-business-park-future-development-site-in-pineville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big bank to add branch at site of closing restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big bank is expanding its reach in the Charlotte area with its first branch in Belmont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/big-bank-to-add-branch-at-site-of-closing-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/big-bank-to-add-branch-at-site-of-closing-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health plans residential development near medical school complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development could have up to 525 units and 15,000 square feet of commercial space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-plans-residential-development-near-medical-school-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-plans-residential-development-near-medical-school-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health starts expansion project backed by NASCAR great]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new unit, backed by a $2.25 million donation from a former NASCAR driver, is expected to treat more than 1,200 pediatric patients each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-starts-expansion-project-backed-by-nascar-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-starts-expansion-project-backed-by-nascar-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo’s economic outlook disappoints those seeking next Fed rate cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's affinity for tariffs casts uncertainty on any economic forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargos-economic-outlook-disappoints-those-seeking-next-fed-rate-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargos-economic-outlook-disappoints-those-seeking-next-fed-rate-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers secure incentives totaling $19M for south Charlotte project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three developers began working on the proposed mixed-use project in 2023, when they filed for rezoning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-secure-incentives-totaling-19m-for-south-charlotte-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-secure-incentives-totaling-19m-for-south-charlotte-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaled-back residential project in Mooresville advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer's initial rezoning request for a larger project at the site was denied last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/scaled-back-residential-project-in-mooresville-advances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/scaled-back-residential-project-in-mooresville-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte rides wave of economic momentum, but challenges persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist executives point to population growth and job creation as strengths for Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-rides-wave-of-economic-momentum-but-challenges-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-rides-wave-of-economic-momentum-but-challenges-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte residential real estate firm targets Lake Norman for expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte residential real estate brokerage will expand its reach this spring with a new Lake Norman office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-residential-real-estate-firm-targets-lake-norman-for-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-residential-real-estate-firm-targets-lake-norman-for-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nickyo's Rodeo sets Charlotte return after three decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local restaurant group is reviving Nickyo&rsquo;s Rodeo &mdash; intent on capturing the essence of the original, which operated from 1985 to 1994.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nickyos-rodeo-sets-charlotte-return-after-three-decades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nickyos-rodeo-sets-charlotte-return-after-three-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local women's soccer team Carolina Ascent FC investing in long game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team finished the first half of its debut season with some lessons learned. It returns to Memorial Stadium in February for the second half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-womens-soccer-team-carolina-ascent-fc-investing-in-long-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-womens-soccer-team-carolina-ascent-fc-investing-in-long-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murto Made Distillery owner competing on national TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience gives Jon Murto a chance to promote his growing distillery, with locations in Huntersville and Mooresville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/murto-made-distillery-owner-competing-on-national-tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/murto-made-distillery-owner-competing-on-national-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC sports betting falls short of record in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legalized sports betting started in North Carolina in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sports-betting-falls-short-of-record-in-december/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sports-betting-falls-short-of-record-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer delivers one of several projects underway in Charlotte area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apartment development in Charlotte is 88% leased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-delivers-one-of-several-projects-underway-in-charlotte-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-delivers-one-of-several-projects-underway-in-charlotte-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how much Duke Energy's new CEO will take home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Sideris is replacing Lynn Good, who is retiring as CEO after leading Duke Energy since mid-2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-much-duke-energys-new-ceo-will-take-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-much-duke-energys-new-ceo-will-take-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina among top 3 states where people are moving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The No. 1 state on the U-Haul 2024 Growth Index might surprise you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolina-among-top-3-states-where-people-are-moving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolina-among-top-3-states-where-people-are-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte clean-tech unicorn bags $1.2B in funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte software company focused on advancing clean energy adoption in residential markets has raised $1.2 billion in funding for a new initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-clean-tech-unicorn-bags-12b-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-clean-tech-unicorn-bags-12b-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot year for luxury homes ends with $5.4M sale on Lake Norman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year was a record-setting one for residential real estate in the Charlotte area, with multiple highs reached during 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hot-year-for-luxury-homes-ends-with-54m-sale-on-lake-norman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hot-year-for-luxury-homes-ends-with-54m-sale-on-lake-norman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowner's insurance rates to rise in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rates for homeowners' insurance will rise this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homeowners-insurance-rates-to-rise-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homeowners-insurance-rates-to-rise-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crate &amp; Barrel locks down new home for SouthPark store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer of high-end home goods, furniture and giftware is on the move after reaching the end of its current lease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crate-amp-barrel-locks-down-new-home-for-southpark-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crate-amp-barrel-locks-down-new-home-for-southpark-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship adding hundreds of jobs here for Quail Hollow tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction begins in February on the temporary structures needed to host the PGA Championship in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pga-championship-adding-hundreds-of-jobs-here-for-quail-hollow-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pga-championship-adding-hundreds-of-jobs-here-for-quail-hollow-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truist Financial eyes growth opportunities as Q4 earnings deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist's Q4 earnings call emphasized leadership&rsquo;s confidence in navigating market dynamics while leveraging core strengths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-financial-eyes-growth-opportunities-as-q4-earnings-deliver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-financial-eyes-growth-opportunities-as-q4-earnings-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-known nonprofit moves Charlotte headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime Charlotte foundation has moved its headquarters from SouthPark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/well-known-nonprofit-moves-charlotte-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/well-known-nonprofit-moves-charlotte-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer gives Mooresville project another shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mooresville commissioners last year denied the developer's previous plans for the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-gives-mooresville-project-another-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-gives-mooresville-project-another-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBJ launches revamped version of The List]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Business Journal with this week&rsquo;s print edition is unveiling the results of a months-long effort to remake local research and rankings. American City Business Journals and our research directors, including CBJ&rsquo;s Amy Shapiro, sought to expand our records collection process for a range of industries. Here&rsquo;s a description of the impact on our law firms lists, with much more to come for future rankings:The List of the region&rsquo;s largest law firms is still ranked b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cbj-launches-revamped-version-of-the-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cbj-launches-revamped-version-of-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp North End inks deals for new retail, services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atco Properties &amp; Management has inked deals with five businesses to operate storefronts out of live-work units at Camp North End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-inks-deals-for-new-retail-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-inks-deals-for-new-retail-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will update to $25.3B transit plan cause sticker shock?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim CATS CEO says next week's presentation will start several months of debate and discussion about what goes into project priority plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/will-update-to-253b-transit-plan-cause-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/will-update-to-253b-transit-plan-cause-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National builder unveils townhome plans for massive Charlotte development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is one of several residential communities lined up for The River District.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-builder-unveils-townhome-plans-for-massive-charlotte-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-builder-unveils-townhome-plans-for-massive-charlotte-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-growing airline cancels one of its new routes here]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast-growing airline that launched at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport last spring is canceling one of its new nonstop routes there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-growing-airline-cancels-one-of-its-new-routes-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-growing-airline-cancels-one-of-its-new-routes-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailer to open SouthPark store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand previously operated a store at SouthPark mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retailer-to-open-southpark-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retailer-to-open-southpark-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Sports Foundation's Danny Morrison talks big events, media rights and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Morrison, CEO of the nonprofit Charlotte Sports Foundation, has made big strides in building a powerhouse portfolio of sports events &mdash; from college football and basketball to pro tennis, baseball and more. As a guest on the N.C. Business Minds podcast, he offers a peek inside his playbook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-foundations-danny-morrison-talks-big-events-media-rights-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-foundations-danny-morrison-talks-big-events-media-rights-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America wraps 2024 with strong earnings, projects 2025 NII growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America concluded 2024 with robust fourth-quarter results, driven by stronger than anticipated investment banking and net interest income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-wraps-2024-with-strong-earnings-projects-2025-nii-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-wraps-2024-with-strong-earnings-projects-2025-nii-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte a hot market for build-to-rent development]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,000 build-to-rent units are under construction in the Charlotte region, second only to Phoenix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-a-hot-market-for-build-to-rent-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-a-hot-market-for-build-to-rent-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense firm considered — and rejected — NC for 4K-job project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rising defense technology firm will put jobs in Ohio and not North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/defense-firm-considered-and-rejected-nc-for-4k-job-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/defense-firm-considered-and-rejected-nc-for-4k-job-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buildings once targeted for $443M HQ project back on market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pallidus last year scrapped its plans for a $443 million headquarters and manufacturing operation at the Rock Hill site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/buildings-once-targeted-for-443m-hq-project-back-on-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/buildings-once-targeted-for-443m-hq-project-back-on-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets part ways with another C-level executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several top executives have left the Charlotte Hornets after the NBA team changed ownership in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-part-ways-with-another-c-level-executive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-part-ways-with-another-c-level-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo CFO says office market fundamentals ‘remain weak’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo's leadership had plenty to say about commercial real estate on the bank's quarterly earnings call. There was also talk of what the eventual lifting of the Federal Reserve's asset cap would mean for growth strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-cfo-says-office-market-fundamentals-remain-weak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-cfo-says-office-market-fundamentals-remain-weak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why these cities are Charlotte's new models for mobility tax plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte has moved on from Denver and Austin and is now taking mobility tax plan lessons from these U.S. metros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-these-cities-are-charlottes-new-models-for-mobility-tax-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-these-cities-are-charlottes-new-models-for-mobility-tax-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese restaurant Sake Express ending 14-year run in Belmont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sake Express is closing in Belmont &mdash; for now. The Japanese restaurant&rsquo;s owners confirmed a &ldquo;brief hiatus,&rdquo; but the search is on for a new location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/japanese-restaurant-sake-express-ending-14-year-run-in-belmont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/japanese-restaurant-sake-express-ending-14-year-run-in-belmont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JE Dunn Construction celebrates decades of excellence, philanthropic giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflecting on the conclusion of the company&rsquo;s centennial year and 35th anniversary of North Carolina offices, JE Dunn Construction (JE Dunn) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a focus on strategic growth.<br />
With 180 JE Dunn team members living and working in North Carolina, the Charlotte office is one of the company&rsquo;s 26 locations in the U.S. The family and employee-owned company has grown through building authentic partnerships and pairing the right tools with the right people. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/je-dunn-construction-celebrates-decades-of-excellence-philanthropic-giving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/je-dunn-construction-celebrates-decades-of-excellence-philanthropic-giving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant makes debut in Duke Energy's uptown HQ tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3,000-square-foot uptown restaurant is at Duke Energy Plaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-makes-debut-in-duke-energys-uptown-hq-tower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-makes-debut-in-duke-energys-uptown-hq-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Q4 earnings for Bank of America, Truist and Wells Fargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist face challenges such as rising interest rates and shifting regulatory landscapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-to-expect-from-q4-earnings-for-bank-of-america-truist-and-wells-fargo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-to-expect-from-q4-earnings-for-bank-of-america-truist-and-wells-fargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant serving pizza, ice cream closes after less than two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Fort Mill pizza restaurant has abruptly closed its doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-serving-pizza-ice-cream-closes-after-less-than-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-serving-pizza-ice-cream-closes-after-less-than-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-delayed uptown project to start this year with builder in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[When finished, the bridge will span 280 feet across Interstate 277 and link uptown to South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/long-delayed-uptown-project-to-start-this-year-with-builder-in-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/long-delayed-uptown-project-to-start-this-year-with-builder-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer nets $24M from selling River District land to four homebuilders]]></title><description><![CDATA[One homebuilder paid more than $16 million for over 115 acres at the massive west Charlotte site, according to real estate records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-nets-24m-from-selling-river-district-land-to-four-homebuilders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-nets-24m-from-selling-river-district-land-to-four-homebuilders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets to show these games on free TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[It'll be the first time the NBA franchise will have games on free TV since the 2007-08 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-to-show-these-games-on-free-tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-to-show-these-games-on-free-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte tumbles on list of best-performing cities for economic growth as Raleigh jumps to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[After jumping into the top 10 last year, Charlotte has dropped on a well-known ranking of top-performing metros for economic growth. And Raleigh moved up to No. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tumbles-on-list-of-best-performing-cities-for-economic-growth-as-raleigh-jumps-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tumbles-on-list-of-best-performing-cities-for-economic-growth-as-raleigh-jumps-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nashville group buys majority stake in Charlotte firm behind uptown music festival Lovin’ Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nashville group has acquired a majority stake in a Charlotte company known for its owned or promoted music festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nashville-group-buys-majority-stake-in-charlotte-firm-behind-uptown-music-festival-lovin-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nashville-group-buys-majority-stake-in-charlotte-firm-behind-uptown-music-festival-lovin-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South End sports lounge Blinders puts focus on immersive viewing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blinders will marry the energy of a sports bar, the aesthetic of a cocktail lounge and a touch of the Las Vegas sportsbook experience under one roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-south-end-sports-lounge-blinders-puts-focus-on-immersive-viewing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-south-end-sports-lounge-blinders-puts-focus-on-immersive-viewing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase calls workers back to office 5 days a week. What are Bank of America and Wells doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase's policy could have an impact well beyond the bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chase-calls-workers-back-to-office-5-days-a-week-what-are-bank-of-america-and-wells-doing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chase-calls-workers-back-to-office-5-days-a-week-what-are-bank-of-america-and-wells-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What changes Knights have in store for winter festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minor-league baseball team anticipates more gains in 2025 from college hockey, New Year's Eve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-changes-knights-have-in-store-for-winter-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-changes-knights-have-in-store-for-winter-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Dressler ready to relaunch former SouthPark restaurant at uptown hotel (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant, which closed in SouthPark in 2023, is starting a new chapter uptown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jon-dressler-ready-to-relaunch-former-southpark-restaurant-at-uptown-hotel-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jon-dressler-ready-to-relaunch-former-southpark-restaurant-at-uptown-hotel-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How efforts to close Charlotte's digital divide are shaping up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University of Charlotte continues to drive transformative efforts to bridge the digital divide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-efforts-to-close-charlottes-digital-divide-are-shaping-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-efforts-to-close-charlottes-digital-divide-are-shaping-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR team wins incentives for project near its Concord campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is the third-known advanced manufacturing investment Hendrick Motorsports has teed up in Concord recently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nascar-team-wins-incentives-for-project-near-its-concord-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nascar-team-wins-incentives-for-project-near-its-concord-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Business Minds: Fox talks Helene recovery, I-685, rail and wider interstates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will hurricane recovery hinder projects across the state? Is improved rail, whether to Virginia or Winston-Salem, on a fast track? When might future I-685, I-777, and wider interstates become reality? Mike Fox, chair of the NCDOT and CEO of the Piedmont Triad Partnership, addresses those and other questions on our NC Business Minds podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-business-minds-fox-talks-helene-recovery-i-685-rail-and-wider-interstates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-business-minds-fox-talks-helene-recovery-i-685-rail-and-wider-interstates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local real estate execs planning development at prime site near South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Office, retail and multifamily uses are being eyed for the site near South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-real-estate-execs-planning-development-at-prime-site-near-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-real-estate-execs-planning-development-at-prime-site-near-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public auction pushed for uptown office tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-year-old uptown building went into foreclosure in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/public-auction-pushed-for-uptown-office-tower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/public-auction-pushed-for-uptown-office-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nucor to expand business unit with new $200M facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be the third such facility under Nucor's Towers &amp; Structures business unit and is expected to create 200 full-time jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nucor-to-expand-business-unit-with-new-200m-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nucor-to-expand-business-unit-with-new-200m-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo Championship director shifts focus to next-gen sports executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Sobba led the PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow Club from 2017 through 2024. Here's what's on the agenda for his next role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-championship-director-shifts-focus-to-next-gen-sports-executives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-championship-director-shifts-focus-to-next-gen-sports-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a TikTok ban would impact these Charlotte businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court today takes up the federal case against the social media giant, with businesses looking at strategy changes if a ban takes effect later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-a-tiktok-ban-would-impact-these-charlotte-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-a-tiktok-ban-would-impact-these-charlotte-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how hard it is to get into UNC, Duke and Davidson College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davidson College has one of the toughest acceptance rates among North Carolina schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-hard-it-is-to-get-into-unc-duke-and-davidson-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-how-hard-it-is-to-get-into-unc-duke-and-davidson-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas investor pays $54.7M for Charlotte apartment property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition marks the firm's first multifamily investment in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-investor-pays-547m-for-charlotte-apartment-property/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/texas-investor-pays-547m-for-charlotte-apartment-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Motor Speedway sells land near NASCAR track tied to car club project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten Tenths Motor Club is expected to open this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-motor-speedway-sells-land-near-nascar-track-tied-to-car-club-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-motor-speedway-sells-land-near-nascar-track-tied-to-car-club-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower South End restaurant open for under a year up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a lower South End restaurant that opened last May is looking for a buyer. Here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lower-south-end-restaurant-open-for-under-a-year-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lower-south-end-restaurant-open-for-under-a-year-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo Championship finale raked in record revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[New federal filings by Champions for Education, the nonprofit created to own and manage the Wells Fargo Championship, reveal financial details about the event's last run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-championship-finale-raked-in-record-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-championship-finale-raked-in-record-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon opens latest facility in Charlotte region, creating 100+ jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon also disclosed plans to open four more North Carolina facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/amazon-opens-latest-facility-in-charlotte-region-creating-100-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/amazon-opens-latest-facility-in-charlotte-region-creating-100-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America's Merrill puts focus on ultra-wealthy clients with new advisory group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America's Merrill has introduced an ultra-high-net-worth advisory group to enhance service for clients with substantial assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-americas-merrill-puts-focus-on-ultra-wealthy-clients-with-new-advisory-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-americas-merrill-puts-focus-on-ultra-wealthy-clients-with-new-advisory-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health opens its first after-hours pediatric clinic in Charlotte area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrium Health looks to fill a gap in pediatric care with its first clinic that offers extended evening and weekend hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-opens-its-first-after-hours-pediatric-clinic-in-charlotte-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-opens-its-first-after-hours-pediatric-clinic-in-charlotte-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local NASCAR team inks Amazon Prime Video as sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s Prime Video has decided to sponsor a NASCAR team to help spread the word about its first-ever slate of races that it will stream on its platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-nascar-team-inks-amazon-prime-video-as-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-nascar-team-inks-amazon-prime-video-as-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte airport sets new record over holiday travel period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Douglas International Airport wrapped up its winter holiday travel period last weekend having served 2.7 million passengers, an increase of 4% over the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-airport-sets-new-record-over-holiday-travel-period/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-airport-sets-new-record-over-holiday-travel-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America plans two-story branch in SouthPark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America's next branch here is designed to align with the city's land-use guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-plans-two-story-branch-in-southpark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-plans-two-story-branch-in-southpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown bars, CLT lounge score 'B' on Mecklenburg County restaurant health inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen food establishments in Mecklenburg County scored below a 90 on their December health inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-bars-clt-lounge-score-b-on-mecklenburg-county-restaurant-health-inspections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-bars-clt-lounge-score-b-on-mecklenburg-county-restaurant-health-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two ZIP codes in Charlotte area identified as 'hidden gems' for housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opendoor has labeled these two ZIP codes in the Charlotte area as "up-and-comers" for homebuyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/two-zip-codes-in-charlotte-area-identified-as-hidden-gems-for-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/two-zip-codes-in-charlotte-area-identified-as-hidden-gems-for-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layoffs hit biomanufacturing facility in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A biomanufacturing company plans to cut more than 100 jobs from its North Carolina facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/layoffs-hit-biomanufacturing-facility-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/layoffs-hit-biomanufacturing-facility-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Road Shopping Center lands new restaurant for shuttered Cantina 1511 space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park Road Shopping Center appears to be adding this California-based restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/park-road-shopping-center-lands-new-restaurant-for-shuttered-cantina-1511-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/park-road-shopping-center-lands-new-restaurant-for-shuttered-cantina-1511-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT Alliance leading push for policy changes on office building reuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specific proposals will be unveiled by spring, according to Charlotte business groups working on a companion study and draft bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-alliance-leading-push-for-policy-changes-on-office-building-reuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-alliance-leading-push-for-policy-changes-on-office-building-reuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company picks region for $93M project as part of $450M expansion into SC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is part of Luck Cos.' $450 million investment to enhance its quarry operations across South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-picks-region-for-93m-project-as-part-of-450m-expansion-into-sc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-picks-region-for-93m-project-as-part-of-450m-expansion-into-sc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What caused all-time attendance low for Duke's Mayo Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota-Virginia Tech drew 31,027 fans to Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 3, the lowest in the bowl game's 23-year history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-caused-all-time-attendance-low-for-dukes-mayo-bowl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-caused-all-time-attendance-low-for-dukes-mayo-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte to be hottest housing market in South for 2025, Zillow says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte holds the highest rank among Southern metros on Zillow's new list of the hottest U.S. housing markets for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-to-be-hottest-housing-market-in-south-for-2025-zillow-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-to-be-hottest-housing-market-in-south-for-2025-zillow-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's simply not been the same': Why Fenwick&rsquo;s is closing Myers Park restaurant after 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time for Fenwick&rsquo;s to say goodbye. The cozy restaurant at 511 Providence Road plans to close after a 40-year run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/its-simply-not-been-the-same-why-fenwickrsquos-is-closing-myers-park-restaurant-after-40-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/its-simply-not-been-the-same-why-fenwickrsquos-is-closing-myers-park-restaurant-after-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PopUp Bagels plots first Charlotte restaurants as part of broader expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[PopUp Bagels has set its sights on the Queen City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popup-bagels-plots-first-charlotte-restaurants-as-part-of-broader-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popup-bagels-plots-first-charlotte-restaurants-as-part-of-broader-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte office market struggles back on city agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic development leaders give City Council a detailed look at impact of ongoing market malaise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-office-market-struggles-back-on-city-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-office-market-struggles-back-on-city-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan finally sells Chicago mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan's mansion on the north side of Chicago has sold at a steep discount after being on the market for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/michael-jordan-finally-sells-chicago-mansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/michael-jordan-finally-sells-chicago-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown tower sells for less than half its previous purchase price]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tower, built in 1990, sits on a .42-acre parcel at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-tower-sells-for-less-than-half-its-previous-purchase-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-tower-sells-for-less-than-half-its-previous-purchase-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the Charlotte area's top branch closures, openings over past year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo &amp; Co. led the region in closures over the past year, followed by Fifth Third Bancorp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-the-charlotte-areas-top-branch-closures-openings-over-past-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/heres-the-charlotte-areas-top-branch-closures-openings-over-past-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntersville site targeted for major industrial project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A site plan for the proposed industrial project shows it would include buildings of 317,350 and 136,500 square feet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-site-targeted-for-major-industrial-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-site-targeted-for-major-industrial-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Charlotte asset is worth $37 billion to state economy, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLT&rsquo;s economic output grew 14% from $32 billion from the previous statewide survey of airports and aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/this-charlotte-asset-is-worth-37-billion-to-state-economy-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/this-charlotte-asset-is-worth-37-billion-to-state-economy-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-profile projects in south Charlotte, Lake Norman area make moves in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big plans for a couple of big-profile sites in the Charlotte area made movement in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-projects-in-south-charlotte-lake-norman-area-make-moves-in-december/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-profile-projects-in-south-charlotte-lake-norman-area-make-moves-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Hill manufacturer sells HQ building for $8.1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[SouthWood Corp., which remains the tenant in the building, moved to York County from Charlotte in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-hill-manufacturer-sells-hq-building-for-81m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-hill-manufacturer-sells-hq-building-for-81m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte's biggest banks stack up in customer satisfaction study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's three largest banks continue to fall short for customer satisfaction, according to a J.D. Power study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-biggest-banks-stack-up-in-customer-satisfaction-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-biggest-banks-stack-up-in-customer-satisfaction-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor sets NoDa debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief&rsquo;s Modern Cocktail Parlor aims to deliver an intimate craft cocktail experience in NoDa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chiefs-modern-cocktail-parlor-sets-noda-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chiefs-modern-cocktail-parlor-sets-noda-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodfield Development sells hundreds of Lake Wylie apartments for $99M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 332-unit complex was acquired by an entity affiliated with RREEF America LLC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/woodfield-development-sells-hundreds-of-lake-wylie-apartments-for-99m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/woodfield-development-sells-hundreds-of-lake-wylie-apartments-for-99m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America joins Wells Fargo, other U.S. lenders in departing global climate group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America&rsquo;s exit occurs as U.S. financial institutions face mounting political pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-joins-wells-fargo-other-us-lenders-in-departing-global-climate-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-joins-wells-fargo-other-us-lenders-in-departing-global-climate-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How parents can empower teens to take charge of their health]]></title><description><![CDATA[As children grow into their teenage years, they begin to seek more independence and responsibility. But it can be challenging for parents to strike the right balance between staying involved and helping their teen feel confident about managing their own well-being.<br />
Empowering teens to take charge of their health is an essential step in preparing them for adulthood. Dr. Jennifer Davis Prabhu, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children&rsquo;s Midtown Pediatrics, shares how parents can suppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-parents-can-empower-teens-to-take-charge-of-their-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-parents-can-empower-teens-to-take-charge-of-their-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From tragedy to triumph: How Hurricane Helene helped one patient find expert care at Atrium Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Franklin&rsquo;s life was upended in a matter of seconds. At just 37 years old, the Morganton resident was paralyzed after a diving accident in August. The injury left him a high-level quadriplegic. Just as he was beginning to grasp the magnitude of his situation, another tragedy struck: Hurricane Helene, the most devasting storm to hit Western North Carolina in more than a century.What seemed like the worst of times became even more challenging. Yet, through all the hardship, Craig&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-tragedy-to-triumph-how-hurricane-helene-helped-one-patient-find-expert-care-at-atrium-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-tragedy-to-triumph-how-hurricane-helene-helped-one-patient-find-expert-care-at-atrium-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caring for caregivers: How supporting families helps patients heal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survival mode kicks in. After a cancer diagnosis, many patients focus solely on making it through each day, grappling with fears about how their illness will affect their loved ones.<br />
Rick and Jane Williams, along with their daughters, Chauncey and Ann Hudson, have faced the challenges of cancer head-on. For the past eight years, they have supported 66-year-old Rick through his journey with esophageal cancer. Caregiver support resources from Atrium Health Levine Cancer have been instrumental in&h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/caring-for-caregivers-how-supporting-families-helps-patients-heal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/caring-for-caregivers-how-supporting-families-helps-patients-heal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health Family Medicine offers care on the go]]></title><description><![CDATA[From well-child visits and adult physicals, to diagnosing long-term diseases like diabetes, Atrium Health&rsquo;s Family Medicine Care Everywhere mobile units provide health care services in state-of-the-art mobile care units.Welcoming patients aged 2 and up, we offer diagnosis and treatment for:Short-term health problems, like the flu and strep throat<br />
Long-lasting diseases, like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis<br />
Minor injuries, like sprains and cuts<br />
Additional wellness&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-family-medicine-offers-care-on-the-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-family-medicine-offers-care-on-the-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are Charlotte's 25 stories to watch in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ&rsquo;s newsroom details the major issues that will impact the Charlotte region&rsquo;s business community and economy in the year ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-are-charlottes-25-stories-to-watch-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-are-charlottes-25-stories-to-watch-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant set to open Dilworth location, eyes more growth in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The craft-taco concept now has 30 locations across the Southeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-set-to-open-dilworth-location-eyes-more-growth-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-set-to-open-dilworth-location-eyes-more-growth-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte restaurateur snaps up space for Tex-Mex brand's second location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paco&rsquo;s Tacos &amp; Tequila is ringing in the new year with expansion plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurateur-snaps-up-space-for-tex-mex-brands-second-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurateur-snaps-up-space-for-tex-mex-brands-second-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturer to close NC plant in January, cutting 102 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina factory making wet wipes is closing, costing 102 jobs by the end of January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-to-close-nc-plant-in-january-cutting-102-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-to-close-nc-plant-in-january-cutting-102-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside changes for these Harley-Davidson dealerships in the Carolinas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of Harley-Davidson dealerships on the North Carolina coast are under new ownership, as is one is South Carolina that was sold by a Triad group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-changes-for-these-harley-davidson-dealerships-in-the-carolinas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-changes-for-these-harley-davidson-dealerships-in-the-carolinas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock star launches film company in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer Dee Snider is launching a stealthy film production company in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-star-launches-film-company-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rock-star-launches-film-company-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch out Buc-ee's! Wawa to open another NC store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Convenience chain Wawa has said it would open 80 stores across the eastern region of North Carolina over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/watch-out-buc-ees-wawa-to-open-another-nc-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/watch-out-buc-ees-wawa-to-open-another-nc-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Mill restaurant closes after six-year run]]></title><description><![CDATA[This restaurant has called it a wrap in Fort Mill after six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fort-mill-restaurant-closes-after-six-year-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fort-mill-restaurant-closes-after-six-year-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.Crew to make SouthPark return with new store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillips Place has inked a deal that will bring the fashion retailer back to SouthPark in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jcrew-to-make-southpark-return-with-new-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jcrew-to-make-southpark-return-with-new-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC company could save Big Lots, buy up to 400 stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company behind the Roses discount chain has reached a deal to buy hundreds of Big Lots stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-company-could-save-big-lots-buy-up-to-400-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-company-could-save-big-lots-buy-up-to-400-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte bid farewell to these restaurants, breweries and bars in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[These restaurants, breweries and bars exited the Charlotte scene in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-bid-farewell-to-these-restaurants-breweries-and-bars-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-bid-farewell-to-these-restaurants-breweries-and-bars-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte's growing college football scene is paying off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contract terms for future games detailed in public records obtained by CBJ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-growing-college-football-scene-is-paying-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-growing-college-football-scene-is-paying-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosland Southeast files rezoning petition for planned affordable apartment project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 80 multifamily units are planned for the 2.6-acre site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crosland-southeast-files-rezoning-petition-for-planned-affordable-apartment-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crosland-southeast-files-rezoning-petition-for-planned-affordable-apartment-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distressed uptown office tower heads to auction after foreclosure OK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court approved January sale after default on $93.5 million loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/distressed-uptown-office-tower-heads-to-auction-after-foreclosure-ok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/distressed-uptown-office-tower-heads-to-auction-after-foreclosure-ok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of Lists: A guide to Charlotte's largest companies, key executives and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Book of Lists is Charlotte&rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive source of business data and leads. Here's what you'll find in the current Book and what new features to expect in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/book-of-lists-a-guide-to-charlottes-largest-companies-key-executives-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/book-of-lists-a-guide-to-charlottes-largest-companies-key-executives-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Cooper departs as big projects remain unrealized]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper oversaw a booming state economy in his eight years in office, but some of the biggest jobs projects have yet to materialize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/roy-cooper-departs-as-big-projects-remain-unrealized/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/roy-cooper-departs-as-big-projects-remain-unrealized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northmarq adds investment sales team to Carolinas multifamily platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota investment firm is expanding its multifamily platform in the Carolinas, growing office at Vantage South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/northmarq-adds-investment-sales-team-to-carolinas-multifamily-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/northmarq-adds-investment-sales-team-to-carolinas-multifamily-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning show on national network gives Charlotte firm big boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new show debuts Jan. 6 on Golf Channel and will be simulcast on SiriusXM satellite radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/morning-show-on-national-network-gives-charlotte-firm-big-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/morning-show-on-national-network-gives-charlotte-firm-big-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee Lilley takes on North Carolina's economic challenges as new Commerce chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Lilley brings a long career in the political realm to his role steering economic development in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lee-lilley-takes-on-north-carolinas-economic-challenges-as-new-commerce-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lee-lilley-takes-on-north-carolinas-economic-challenges-as-new-commerce-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much NC company will pay to settle shareholder lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham company has settled claims that it misled shareholders regarding its financial performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-nc-company-will-pay-to-settle-shareholder-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-much-nc-company-will-pay-to-settle-shareholder-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These two NC cities among top destinations for older Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of boomers are hitting retirement age, and many of them are eyeing North Carolina to spend their remaining years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-two-nc-cities-among-top-destinations-for-older-americans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-two-nc-cities-among-top-destinations-for-older-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruling allows Jordan's team to keep racing while suing NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge on Monday denied a motion by NASCAR that would have prevented the teams from acquiring one race team charter each with full rights from the recently shuttered Stewart-Haas Racing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ruling-allows-jordans-team-to-keep-racing-while-suing-nascar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ruling-allows-jordans-team-to-keep-racing-while-suing-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays stack up at CLT after American Airlines tech issue temporarily grounded flights on Christmas Eve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight delays mounted at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after a tech issue caused American Airlines planes to be temporarily grounded on Christmas Eve morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/delays-stack-up-at-clt-after-american-airlines-tech-issue-temporarily-grounded-flights-on-christmas-eve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/delays-stack-up-at-clt-after-american-airlines-tech-issue-temporarily-grounded-flights-on-christmas-eve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston firm buys property in Charlotte industrial hot spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston firm has been active in the Charlotte market in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/boston-firm-buys-property-in-charlotte-industrial-hot-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/boston-firm-buys-property-in-charlotte-industrial-hot-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte Invitational's success could serve up more events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's effort to attract an existing tournament is likely to start with more exhibitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-invitationals-success-could-serve-up-more-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-invitationals-success-could-serve-up-more-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC surges into top 10 nationally for research spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research activity at the Triangle's big universities is a major component of the regional economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-surges-into-top-10-nationally-for-research-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-surges-into-top-10-nationally-for-research-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exquisite NC beach home in 'Hamptons of the South' lists for $9.75M (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Figure Eight Island home is the latest listing with an eye-catching price as the coastal real estate market continues to heat up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/exquisite-nc-beach-home-in-hamptons-of-the-south-lists-for-975m-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/exquisite-nc-beach-home-in-hamptons-of-the-south-lists-for-975m-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut firm enters Charlotte market with building acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building is occupied by a manufacturer, which moved its headquarters from Charlotte to the York County location in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/connecticut-firm-enters-charlotte-market-with-building-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/connecticut-firm-enters-charlotte-market-with-building-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta firm gears up Charlotte project with 159 rental homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first homes are expected to deliver in the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-firm-gears-up-charlotte-project-with-159-rental-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-firm-gears-up-charlotte-project-with-159-rental-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovation planning to start for Bojangles Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The visitors authority is in the early stages of forming plans for renovations at Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/renovation-planning-to-start-for-bojangles-coliseum-ovens-auditorium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/renovation-planning-to-start-for-bojangles-coliseum-ovens-auditorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one Charlotte tech company helped spawn 13 startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The innovation and resilience of one local tech company has helped spark a ripple effect of entrepreneurship in the Charlotte region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-one-charlotte-tech-company-helped-spawn-13-startups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-one-charlotte-tech-company-helped-spawn-13-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What developer plans for lower South End shopping center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new owners of a lower South End shopping center plan to reshape the tenant mix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-developer-plans-for-lower-south-end-shopping-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-developer-plans-for-lower-south-end-shopping-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailer lands new home for SouthPark store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer has inked a deal for a SouthPark store roughly half a mile from its current home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retailer-lands-new-home-for-southpark-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retailer-lands-new-home-for-southpark-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC, SC population growth continues to boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina and South Carolina continue to grow in population at rapid clips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sc-population-growth-continues-to-boom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-sc-population-growth-continues-to-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte added these restaurants, breweries and bars in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[These restaurants, breweries and bars entered the Charlotte scene in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-added-these-restaurants-breweries-and-bars-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-added-these-restaurants-breweries-and-bars-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party City closes all stores after nearly 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country's largest party supply retailer operates more than 30 stores across the Carolinas, all of which will close in the coming months, according to media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/party-city-closes-all-stores-after-nearly-40-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/party-city-closes-all-stores-after-nearly-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California company picks Concord for production facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company will occupy a 53,000-square-foot facility formerly used by S&amp;D Coffee &amp; Tea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/california-company-picks-concord-for-production-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/california-company-picks-concord-for-production-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America gives $1M boost to Charlotte business incubator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America Corp. is investing $1 million into a planned economic development hub in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-gives-1m-boost-to-charlotte-business-incubator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-gives-1m-boost-to-charlotte-business-incubator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte TD Bank exec on AI, budgeting and other holiday shopping trends in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial caution is shaping consumer spending habits this holiday season as economic and political factors weigh heavily on decision-making, according to a recent survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-td-bank-exec-on-ai-budgeting-and-other-holiday-shopping-trends-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-td-bank-exec-on-ai-budgeting-and-other-holiday-shopping-trends-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health again raises minimum wage for employees in NC, SC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrium Health is increasing its minimum wage to start the new year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-again-raises-minimum-wage-for-employees-in-nc-sc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-again-raises-minimum-wage-for-employees-in-nc-sc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key considerations for selecting a health plan this open enrollment season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health insurance can be complicated. Whether someone is purchasing health insurance for the first time or simply needs some help navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace&reg;, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is here to help. When selecting a plan, it's important to consider costs and coverage, and understand when to enroll.<br />
When shopping for a plan, there are two types of costs to consider &mdash; the plan premium, or the amount an individual pays to their insuran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/key-considerations-for-selecting-a-health-plan-this-open-enrollment-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/key-considerations-for-selecting-a-health-plan-this-open-enrollment-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former ‘Real Housewives’ figure, Charlotte business owner sentenced in tax case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Charlotte business owner and reality TV figure has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for failing to pay more than $2.5 million in employment taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-real-housewives-figure-charlotte-business-owner-sentenced-in-tax-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-real-housewives-figure-charlotte-business-owner-sentenced-in-tax-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to nominate for CBJ's Women in Business, 40 Under 40 and other awards for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new year is nearly here, and the Charlotte Business Journal is gearing up for our signature awards programs in 2025. Nominations are already open &mdash; and, in some cases, closing soon. Read on to learn how to make a winning nomination.Every year, the CBJ team puts together a robust lineup of awards programs designed to honor the Queen City&rsquo;s top companies and business leaders.Each event tied to those &mdash; be it a dinner and awards ceremony, a cocktail reception or an afternoon of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-to-nominate-for-cbjs-women-in-business-40-under-40-and-other-awards-for-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-to-nominate-for-cbjs-women-in-business-40-under-40-and-other-awards-for-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines executive says airline is ready for large holiday crowds at CLT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline expects 2.6 million passengers at CLT between Dec. 18 and Jan. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-executive-says-airline-is-ready-for-large-holiday-crowds-at-clt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-executive-says-airline-is-ready-for-large-holiday-crowds-at-clt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumpman Invitational delivers drama &mdash; including event's next steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-night doubleheader has struggled to attract fans on nights the UNC men's basketball team didn't play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jumpman-invitational-delivers-drama-mdash-including-events-next-steps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jumpman-invitational-delivers-drama-mdash-including-events-next-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco buys land for next store in Charlotte market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco purchased 27.9 acres for its next store in the Charlotte area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/costco-buys-land-for-next-store-in-charlotte-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/costco-buys-land-for-next-store-in-charlotte-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are buyers returning to Charlotte's housing market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent data points to "strong pent-up demand among buyers" in Charlotte's housing market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/are-buyers-returning-to-charlottes-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/are-buyers-returning-to-charlottes-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey company buys industrial building near Carowinds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building in southwest Charlotte sold for over $191 per square foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-jersey-company-buys-industrial-building-near-carowinds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-jersey-company-buys-industrial-building-near-carowinds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports marketing pioneer Max Muhleman dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Muhleman died last weekend at age 88.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sports-marketing-pioneer-max-muhleman-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sports-marketing-pioneer-max-muhleman-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown office tower built in 1980s sees rebound in leasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three lease deals were signed at the uptown tower in the fourth quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-built-in-1980s-sees-rebound-in-leasing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-built-in-1980s-sees-rebound-in-leasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acclaimed uptown restaurant is closing with end of contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The farm-to-table restaurant opened in 2018; its current ownership group took over in summer 2023 via a management contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/acclaimed-uptown-restaurant-is-closing-with-end-of-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/acclaimed-uptown-restaurant-is-closing-with-end-of-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food company inks long-term lease for new uptown HQ office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dole Food Co. is on the move in uptown, five years after inking its first office lease there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-company-inks-long-term-lease-for-new-uptown-hq-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-company-inks-long-term-lease-for-new-uptown-hq-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte telecom company lands $420M in funding to expand fiber network]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte-based telecommunications company has landed $420 million in financing to help fuel the expansion of its fiber connectivity across four markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-telecom-company-lands-420m-in-funding-to-expand-fiber-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-telecom-company-lands-420m-in-funding-to-expand-fiber-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Lake Norman development narrowly wins approval by town leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wellness-focused development calls for up to 625 residential units and 279,000 square feet of commercial space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-lake-norman-development-narrowly-wins-approval-by-town-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-lake-norman-development-narrowly-wins-approval-by-town-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Hornets value jumps 13% in latest NBA valuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strength of the NBA as a whole has helped the Charlotte Hornets' profitability and value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-value-jumps-13-in-latest-nba-valuations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-hornets-value-jumps-13-in-latest-nba-valuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte nonprofit launches funding initiative to back pediatric cancer care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foundation will fund programming at eight hospitals across the Carolinas and Southeast region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-launches-funding-initiative-to-back-pediatric-cancer-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-launches-funding-initiative-to-back-pediatric-cancer-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Panthers file for rezoning at Bank of America site ahead of renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Panthers filed to rezone the city-owned property occupied by Bank of America Stadium as preparations continue for an $800 million improvement and renovation project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-file-for-rezoning-at-bank-of-america-site-ahead-of-renovations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/carolina-panthers-file-for-rezoning-at-bank-of-america-site-ahead-of-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntersville public company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local manufacturer of high-tech filters for smartphones has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is exploring a sale of the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-public-company-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-plans-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-public-company-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-plans-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta developer adds buildings at Huntersville industrial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta real estate investment company has completed two industrial buildings totaling 254,000 square feet in Huntersville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-developer-adds-buildings-at-huntersville-industrial-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atlanta-developer-adds-buildings-at-huntersville-industrial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Charlotte Hornets head coach pays $3.95M for home here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hornets' new coach is setting down roots here with a home purchase in south Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-charlotte-hornets-head-coach-pays-395m-for-home-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-charlotte-hornets-head-coach-pays-395m-for-home-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500 million Providence Square redevelopment in south Charlotte clears rezoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three developers are teaming up to remake the Providence Square shopping center in south Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500-million-providence-square-redevelopment-in-south-charlotte-clears-rezoning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500-million-providence-square-redevelopment-in-south-charlotte-clears-rezoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace No. 3 owner talks $500K bet to bring better-burger restaurant to uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will mark the restaurant concept's fourth location &mdash; and its first since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ace-no-3-owner-talks-500k-bet-to-bring-better-burger-restaurant-to-uptown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ace-no-3-owner-talks-500k-bet-to-bring-better-burger-restaurant-to-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company eyes $13M Gaston County expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project calls for 30 new jobs with annual salaries above the county average of $50,746.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-eyes-13m-gaston-county-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/company-eyes-13m-gaston-county-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German company pledges new jobs as it opens uptown office]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Munich-based software consulting company has opened a new office in uptown Charlotte in a move aimed at strengthening its footprint in the U.S. market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-pledges-new-jobs-as-it-opens-uptown-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-pledges-new-jobs-as-it-opens-uptown-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troubled uptown office building to undergo major changes after sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mostly vacant building, which went into default last October, will get new life under its new owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/troubled-uptown-office-building-to-undergo-major-changes-after-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/troubled-uptown-office-building-to-undergo-major-changes-after-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tepper Sports hire Dallas Cowboys executive for newly created position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tepper Sports &amp; Entertainment has a new chief revenue officer, who comes to Charlotte after spending 17 years with the Dallas Cowboys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tepper-sports-hire-dallas-cowboys-executive-for-newly-created-position/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tepper-sports-hire-dallas-cowboys-executive-for-newly-created-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewery closing NoDa taproom as it plans to expand other Charlotte facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest breweries is saying goodbye to its "OG" taproom after 13 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brewery-closing-noda-taproom-as-it-plans-to-expand-other-charlotte-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brewery-closing-noda-taproom-as-it-plans-to-expand-other-charlotte-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI startup aims to transform businesses in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tech startup is making moves in Charlotte's business scene with its innovative artificial intelligence platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ai-startup-aims-to-transform-businesses-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ai-startup-aims-to-transform-businesses-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rezoning filed for big data center in west Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital Realty bought the west Charlotte site for $160 million in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rezoning-filed-for-big-data-center-in-west-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rezoning-filed-for-big-data-center-in-west-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick's UNC contract is a whopper]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC is making a major investment in football &mdash; but will it pay off?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-belichicks-unc-contract-is-a-whopper/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bill-belichicks-unc-contract-is-a-whopper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte-based ESPN analyst on ACC impact of UNC Chapel Hill landing Bill Belichick]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina &mdash; yes, North Carolina &mdash; became college football's ground zero this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-based-espn-analyst-on-acc-impact-of-unc-chapel-hill-landing-bill-belichick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-based-espn-analyst-on-acc-impact-of-unc-chapel-hill-landing-bill-belichick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's Club World Cup plans taking shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer will include four matches in Charlotte. Here's how plans are shaping up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-club-world-cup-plans-taking-shape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-club-world-cup-plans-taking-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing inventory on rise as homebuilders here eye bigger projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of homes for sale in the Charlotte region is finally rising, normalizing the buying process and easing slightly one of the biggest drivers of the recent affordability crisis. Several industry insiders talked with CBJ about their predictions for the local market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-inventory-on-rise-as-homebuilders-here-eye-bigger-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-inventory-on-rise-as-homebuilders-here-eye-bigger-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Charlotte restaurants get 'B' on Mecklenburg County health inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a dozen food establishments in Charlotte scored below a 90 on their November health inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-charlotte-restaurants-get-b-on-mecklenburg-county-health-inspections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-charlotte-restaurants-get-b-on-mecklenburg-county-health-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National homebuilder buys nearly 100 acres east of Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most active homebuilders in the region has snagged a chunk of land to the east of Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-homebuilder-buys-nearly-100-acres-east-of-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-homebuilder-buys-nearly-100-acres-east-of-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes coming to Charlotte Regional Business Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte region's marketing and recruiting organization has hired an economic development leader as other changes are in the works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-changes-coming-to-charlotte-regional-business-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-changes-coming-to-charlotte-regional-business-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte leaders to hold event to unite startups, key stakeholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte is gearing up to host an event aimed at bridging the gap between startups and key stakeholders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-leaders-to-hold-event-to-unite-startups-key-stakeholders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-leaders-to-hold-event-to-unite-startups-key-stakeholders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Charlotte shopping center under new ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planet Fitness-anchored center near Ballantyne was 100% leased at the time of the sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-charlotte-shopping-center-under-new-ownership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-charlotte-shopping-center-under-new-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redevelopment of historic uptown office building gets go-ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Johnston Building in uptown Charlotte has a new name as plans for redevelopment move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/redevelopment-of-historic-uptown-office-building-gets-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/redevelopment-of-historic-uptown-office-building-gets-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National homebuilder buys 220 acres for first project in nearby county]]></title><description><![CDATA[M/I Homes Inc. is adding another project to its quickly growing Charlotte-area portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-homebuilder-buys-220-acres-for-first-project-in-nearby-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-homebuilder-buys-220-acres-for-first-project-in-nearby-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's $1.5B innovation district lands new tenant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30,000-square-foot lab will offer space for startups and growth-stage companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-15b-innovation-district-lands-new-tenant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-15b-innovation-district-lands-new-tenant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What First Horizon Bank's deal with Hornets means for Spectrum Center, community outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Memphis, Tennessee-based bank has entered a multiyear partnership with the Charlotte Hornets. Here's what the deal entails.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-first-horizon-banks-deal-with-hornets-means-for-spectrum-center-community-outreach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-first-horizon-banks-deal-with-hornets-means-for-spectrum-center-community-outreach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte housing market poised for comeback in 2025, forecast shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte made a big jump on Realtor.com's ranking of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-housing-market-poised-for-comeback-in-2025-forecast-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-housing-market-poised-for-comeback-in-2025-forecast-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AvidXchange misses job-creation target for Charlotte HQ expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[AvidXchange Inc. was required, under a deal for state incentives, to create at least 775 jobs by 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-misses-job-creation-target-for-charlotte-hq-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/avidxchange-misses-job-creation-target-for-charlotte-hq-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500 million development in south Charlotte lands city incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project plan includes 2,200 apartments and townhomes as well as retail and office space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500-million-development-in-south-charlotte-lands-city-incentives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500-million-development-in-south-charlotte-lands-city-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte 49ers name third head football coach in three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte's football program has had just one winning season since it started in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-49ers-name-third-head-football-coach-in-three-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-49ers-name-third-head-football-coach-in-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens Energy expansion in NC up for city grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is expected to add around 475 jobs in Mecklenburg County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/siemens-energy-expansion-in-nc-up-for-city-grant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/siemens-energy-expansion-in-nc-up-for-city-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local financial firm reaches settlement with fired CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[LPL Financial has reached a settlement with its former president and CEO, who was recently fired for workplace misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-financial-firm-reaches-settlement-with-fired-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-financial-firm-reaches-settlement-with-fired-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First phase of NoDa development kicks off, with retail and more residential to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first wave of development is underway at an 18-acre site in NoDa. Here's what's to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/first-phase-of-noda-development-kicks-off-with-retail-and-more-residential-to-come/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/first-phase-of-noda-development-kicks-off-with-retail-and-more-residential-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte greets Carlos Alcaraz, other tennis stars with near-capacity crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis exhibition whets appetite for more pro tennis in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-greets-carlos-alcaraz-other-tennis-stars-with-near-capacity-crowd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-greets-carlos-alcaraz-other-tennis-stars-with-near-capacity-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast 50 ranking revealed during awards event uptown (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ celebrated the region's fastest-growing private companies at the annual Fast 50 Awards event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-50-ranking-revealed-during-awards-event-uptown-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-50-ranking-revealed-during-awards-event-uptown-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines CEO eyes next steps at CLT as lease negotiations with airport loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of American Airlines, which has its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, wants to ensure long-term stability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-ceo-eyes-next-steps-at-clt-as-lease-negotiations-with-airport-loom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-ceo-eyes-next-steps-at-clt-as-lease-negotiations-with-airport-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinnacle Financial hires six employees from Charlotte investment bank for new unit here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The banking veterans join PNFP Capital Markets from a Charlotte investment bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pinnacle-financial-hires-six-employees-from-charlotte-investment-bank-for-new-unit-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pinnacle-financial-hires-six-employees-from-charlotte-investment-bank-for-new-unit-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDI and why international companies are choosing the Charlotte region — With DEHN execs and immigration law expert (podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never miss an episode of The Voice of Business in the Charlotte Region. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.The influx of foreign capital into the Charlotte region has significantly strengthened the local economy, and Germany leads foreign direct investment (FDI), according to T.J. McCullough, Charlotte Business Journal president and publisher, who pointed to new research by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.DEHN &mdash; a German electrical engineeri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fdi-and-why-international-companies-are-choosing-the-charlotte-region-with-dehn-execs-and-immigration-law-expert-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fdi-and-why-international-companies-are-choosing-the-charlotte-region-with-dehn-execs-and-immigration-law-expert-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Lion leader to retire after 35 years with local company]]></title><description><![CDATA[She plans to retire in May after a decade at the helm of Food Lion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-lion-leader-to-retire-after-35-years-with-local-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-lion-leader-to-retire-after-35-years-with-local-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT serves 2 million passengers during Thanksgiving travel period]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results come as CLT executives anticipate a record-setting year for travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-serves-2-million-passengers-during-thanksgiving-travel-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-serves-2-million-passengers-during-thanksgiving-travel-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the Charlotte area's largest shopping centers sells for $70.1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest shopping centers in the Charlotte region has changed ownership after more than 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-the-charlotte-areas-largest-shopping-centers-sells-for-701m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/one-of-the-charlotte-areas-largest-shopping-centers-sells-for-701m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of Charlotte construction company receives prestigious award]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has helped grow the construction firm to become one of Charlotte's largest women-owned companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-charlotte-construction-company-receives-prestigious-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-of-charlotte-construction-company-receives-prestigious-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte makes strides in bridging racial homeownership gap. Is it enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of 10 Southeastern cities, only Charlotte and New Orleans narrowed the gap between Black and white homeownership over the past 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-makes-strides-in-bridging-racial-homeownership-gap-is-it-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-makes-strides-in-bridging-racial-homeownership-gap-is-it-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health hits construction milestone on 448-bed hospital tower in midtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 448-bed tower on Atrium Health's main midtown campus broke ground in July 2023 and will deliver in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-hits-construction-milestone-on-448-bed-hospital-tower-in-midtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-hits-construction-milestone-on-448-bed-hospital-tower-in-midtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedy builder Northway Homes makes big play for infill sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fastest-growing company in CBJ&rsquo;s Fast 50 program got there by cracking the code on building affordably priced homes in desirable in-town locations, even as prices hit historic highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/speedy-builder-northway-homes-makes-big-play-for-infill-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/speedy-builder-northway-homes-makes-big-play-for-infill-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotics company Lucid Bots aims to extend human reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powering robots with AI is the focus of this local company, which ranks at No. 5 in CBJ's Fast 50 Awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/robotics-company-lucid-bots-aims-to-extend-human-reach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/robotics-company-lucid-bots-aims-to-extend-human-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast 50: How the region's fastest-growing companies are getting ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fast 50 Awards program recognizes fast-growing private companies based in the Charlotte region. Here are key details about each one that made the list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-50-how-the-regions-fastest-growing-companies-are-getting-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fast-50-how-the-regions-fastest-growing-companies-are-getting-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineering firm Bravo Team makes innovation the mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betting on the intrinsic desire of engineers to be creative in their work is paying off for the founder of the No. 2 company in CBJ's Fast 50 Awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/engineering-firm-bravo-team-makes-innovation-the-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/engineering-firm-bravo-team-makes-innovation-the-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diversity a driving force for McFarland Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[This contractor's plan to build mutually beneficial client relationships and a staff that pushes beyond industry norms has resulted in exponential growth. It's No. 3 in CBJ's Fast 50 Awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/diversity-a-driving-force-for-mcfarland-construction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/diversity-a-driving-force-for-mcfarland-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Stallman Communications takes kindness to heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[This founder's vision for a boutique communications firm focused on business outcomes, with kindness as a guiding principle, resonated in the market. That company is No. 4 in CBJ's Fast 50 Awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/anna-stallman-communications-takes-kindness-to-heart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/anna-stallman-communications-takes-kindness-to-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Fed chief highlights resilient economy at Charlotte event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Richmond Federal Reserve chief, while in Charlotte, painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy, defying earlier industry predictions of a downturn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/richmond-fed-chief-highlights-resilient-economy-at-charlotte-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/richmond-fed-chief-highlights-resilient-economy-at-charlotte-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York firm acquires majority stake of $575M portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The portfolio includes 16 buildings in the Charlotte market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-york-firm-acquires-majority-stake-of-575m-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-york-firm-acquires-majority-stake-of-575m-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These CEOs with Charlotte ties offer economic outlook heading into 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual economic forecast featured CEOs from Bank of America, American Airlines and Jeld-Wen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-ceos-with-charlotte-ties-offer-economic-outlook-heading-into-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-ceos-with-charlotte-ties-offer-economic-outlook-heading-into-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma giant planning $1B expansion in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies is planning a major expansion in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giant-planning-1b-expansion-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pharma-giant-planning-1b-expansion-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Girl to shutter longtime store at SouthPark mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mattel's iconic American Girl brand is winding down operations at its SouthPark mall store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-girl-to-shutter-longtime-store-at-southpark-mall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-girl-to-shutter-longtime-store-at-southpark-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architecture firm to expand office near uptown Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Charlotte architecture firm is adding to its office footprint to support continued growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/architecture-firm-to-expand-office-near-uptown-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/architecture-firm-to-expand-office-near-uptown-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline to add flights, base at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline plans to add two more flights and an operations base at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, creating up to 50 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-to-add-flights-base-at-concord-padgett-regional-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-to-add-flights-base-at-concord-padgett-regional-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx to slash workers in NC after holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx is slashing more jobs in North Carolina after the holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fedex-to-slash-workers-in-nc-after-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/fedex-to-slash-workers-in-nc-after-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Banks are going to be challenged': Local Deloitte exec talks 2025 outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite interest rates falling, the banking industry is bracing for a challenging 2025. Tim Partridge, Deloitte's U.S. commercial banking leader who is based in Charlotte, gives a take on why &mdash; and what can be done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/banks-are-going-to-be-challenged-local-deloitte-exec-talks-2025-outlook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/banks-are-going-to-be-challenged-local-deloitte-exec-talks-2025-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500M redevelopment in south Charlotte gets another nod]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the developers told CBJ the first phase could be ready by 2027. Anticipated completion for all phases is 2033.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500m-redevelopment-in-south-charlotte-gets-another-nod/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/500m-redevelopment-in-south-charlotte-gets-another-nod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO gets $7.75M for south Charlotte mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $7.75 million sale is one of the Charlotte region's most expensive home transactions both this year and ever on record in Canopy MLS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-gets-775m-for-south-charlotte-mansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ceo-gets-775m-for-south-charlotte-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer sees larger impact for major south Charlotte project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three firms want to redevelop and add to 113 acres in south Charlotte at the intersection of Providence and Old Providence roads and Sardis Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-sees-larger-impact-for-major-south-charlotte-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-sees-larger-impact-for-major-south-charlotte-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America, Atrium Health among local companies on Forbes list of 'Dream Employers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of the area's biggest companies made the 500-company list, as did three Charlotte-based companies with a large presence in the Triad. See which 19 North Carolina businesses were on Forbes' list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-atrium-health-among-local-companies-on-forbes-list-of-dream-employers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-atrium-health-among-local-companies-on-forbes-list-of-dream-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite pause in Triangle, Apple still active across NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple continues to be active in western North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/despite-pause-in-triangle-apple-still-active-across-nc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/despite-pause-in-triangle-apple-still-active-across-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds more apartments in works near Charlotte's center city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of projects that will add hundreds of multifamily units near center city recently ramped up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hundreds-more-apartments-in-works-near-charlottes-center-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hundreds-more-apartments-in-works-near-charlottes-center-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gelato shop in NoDa closing four months after Camp North End location shuttered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popbar will close its second &mdash; and final &mdash; Charlotte location in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gelato-shop-in-noda-closing-four-months-after-camp-north-end-location-shuttered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gelato-shop-in-noda-closing-four-months-after-camp-north-end-location-shuttered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte apartment developments sell for combined $183M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two multifamily communities in Charlotte traded late last month for a combined $183.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-apartment-developments-sell-for-combined-183m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-apartment-developments-sell-for-combined-183m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy Progress lowers NC customer bills in new rate cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[State regulators recently approved Duke Energy Progress' request to lower rates for residential customers by 4.5%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-progress-lowers-nc-customer-bills-in-new-rate-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-progress-lowers-nc-customer-bills-in-new-rate-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte nonprofit teaching children financial literacy, with Grant Thornton backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a mission to nurture young "kidpreneurs," Money Magnets Club aims to foster economic mobility and financial stability through innovative programming and community partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-teaching-children-financial-literacy-with-grant-thornton-backing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-nonprofit-teaching-children-financial-literacy-with-grant-thornton-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT, American Airlines avoid major delays over Thanksgiving travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Favorable weather and new infrastructure helped CLT and American Airlines avoid major holiday delays this Thanksgiving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-american-airlines-avoid-major-delays-over-thanksgiving-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-american-airlines-avoid-major-delays-over-thanksgiving-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Trail Bridge revived: How key connection for uptown, South End is getting back on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rail Trail Bridge, a span connecting uptown and South End for pedestrians and cyclists, is on the cusp of becoming reality after years of delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rail-trail-bridge-revived-how-key-connection-for-uptown-south-end-is-getting-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rail-trail-bridge-revived-how-key-connection-for-uptown-south-end-is-getting-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $6.4M sale in Foxcroft tops in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-64m-sale-in-foxcroft-tops-in-september/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-64m-sale-in-foxcroft-tops-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewery taps expansion as bakery eyes closing, Lake Norman restaurant rebrands]]></title><description><![CDATA[November proved a mixed bag for Charlotte's food and craft beer scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brewery-taps-expansion-as-bakery-eyes-closing-lake-norman-restaurant-rebrands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/brewery-taps-expansion-as-bakery-eyes-closing-lake-norman-restaurant-rebrands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charitable giving in NC plunges more 50%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charitable giving in North Carolina in 2023-24 was the lowest in a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charitable-giving-in-nc-plunges-more-50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charitable-giving-in-nc-plunges-more-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving lives in Belize: Heart attack victim finds help from Charlotte team when it mattered most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floyd Moro, a 35-year-old husband, father of two and avid athlete, never imagined that an ordinary day on his farm would turn into a life-or-death race against time. It was a Monday evening like any other in San Ignacio, Belize, where Moro had spent the day tending to his land and livestock. As the sun set, an unusual tightness crept into his chest.<br />
Moro says at first he brushed it off, attributing the discomfort to the physical strain of farm work.<br />
&ldquo;But by 1 a.m., I woke up with sharp and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/saving-lives-in-belize-heart-attack-victim-finds-help-from-charlotte-team-when-it-mattered-most/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/saving-lives-in-belize-heart-attack-victim-finds-help-from-charlotte-team-when-it-mattered-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans gain control: What this means for your tax bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the election results in, many taxpayers and business owners are wondering how the next four years under a Republican president, Senate and House will impact their tax obligations. While President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s proposed plans likely will establish a lower tax environment, particularly for businesses and corporations, taxpayers must also consider the potential implications of tariffs, more stringent immigration controls and higher borrowing costs.Although many of the expected upd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/republicans-gain-control-what-this-means-for-your-tax-bill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/republicans-gain-control-what-this-means-for-your-tax-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfection is killing your startup’s success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many startups struggle with striking the right balance between quality and efficiency as they scale. What they lack in resources or revenue, they may try to make up for in quality and uniqueness. In theory, this is understandable &mdash; commendable, even. In practice, however, working overly hard to create a &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; product, program, email or post can rob you of growth and success in the long run.<br />
While wanting to impress others with your ability to get everything right is natural]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/perfection-is-killing-your-startups-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/perfection-is-killing-your-startups-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the digital payment revolution can drive efficiencies in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital payments are rapidly transforming consumer and supplier relationships, especially for technology dependent, fast-paced sectors. Shifting from paper checks to real-time payments, digital wallets and other emerging payment technologies has become a driver for efficiency and risk management. Businesses not keeping pace to meet evolving payment needs risk falling behind.By transitioning to digital payments, businesses can help optimize working capital, strengthen critical relationships, redu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-digital-payment-revolution-can-drive-efficiencies-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-the-digital-payment-revolution-can-drive-efficiencies-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing for women with perimenopause symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly 15 years, Susan Odum, 58, experienced debilitating symptoms &mdash; including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain &mdash; related to perimenopause and menopause that affected every aspect of her life.<br />
&ldquo;I was tired of not feeling well,&rdquo; Susan says. &ldquo;I went on a quest to figure out what changes I needed to make to feel better.&rdquo;<br />
Susan decided to explore hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Rachel Murray, a nurse practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hormone-replacement-therapy-can-be-life-changing-for-women-with-perimenopause-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hormone-replacement-therapy-can-be-life-changing-for-women-with-perimenopause-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From nurse to survivor: How battling breast cancer renewed Denise’s commitment to care]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the summer of 2017, Denise Horne, a clinical supervisor in the critical care unit at Atrium Health Union, made a discovery that would change her life. During a self-exam, Horne noticed a small lump in her breast.&ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t doing regular mammograms like I was supposed to, and I wasn&rsquo;t doing self-exams regularly,&rdquo; Horne says. &ldquo;But I just happened to check and felt something there. It was very small &mdash; like the size of a BB &mdash; so I almost overlooked it.&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-nurse-to-survivor-how-battling-breast-cancer-renewed-denises-commitment-to-care/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-nurse-to-survivor-how-battling-breast-cancer-renewed-denises-commitment-to-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new heart offers a strong start to baby with life-altering condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born on December 23, 2023, Dallas &ldquo;Dally&rdquo; Watts was the ultimate Christmas gift to her parents, Madalyn and Cameron, and her then 1-year-old brother, Kolton. Now that Dally is 9 months old, Madalyn lovingly describes her daughter as a "spicy" little girl with the personality of a teenager."She&rsquo;s very opinionated and likes things done her way," Madalyn says. "But she&rsquo;s also incredibly cuddly when she wants to be!"Dally's fiery spirit kicked in early on when she was diagnos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/a-new-heart-offers-a-strong-start-to-baby-with-life-altering-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/a-new-heart-offers-a-strong-start-to-baby-with-life-altering-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belk CEO turns to national brands to boost bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don Hendricks, who took the helm at Belk in 2022, is leading a shift toward national brands. He recently talked with CBJ about what's driving the strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/belk-ceo-turns-to-national-brands-to-boost-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/belk-ceo-turns-to-national-brands-to-boost-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is the most competitive restaurant concept in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants are facing a new reality in the post-pandemic world, and some concepts are finding tougher sledding than others due to an abundance of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/this-is-the-most-competitive-restaurant-concept-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/this-is-the-most-competitive-restaurant-concept-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latinos mean business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, the economic output from Latina-owned businesses in the U.S. more than doubled, according to a report commissioned by Bank of America. Owners are optimistic about their growth prospects and their ability to build generational wealth for their families.&ldquo;Latinas are giving life to the U.S. economy,&rdquo; says Carolina Ko, a business banking market executive for Bank of America and co-chair of the bank&rsquo;s Hispanic-Latino Leadership Council for Charlotte. &ldquo;We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/latinos-mean-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/latinos-mean-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 economic outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an economy increasingly defined by opportunities and optimism. But, to be fair, the optimism is pretty cautious at the moment.After a presidential election, regardless of who wins, there&rsquo;s often a pickup in the stock market because there&rsquo;s greater clarity about what investors and businesses can expect in the next few years. At a recent economic forum hosted by the Charlotte Business Journal and Regions Bank, panelists agreed a recession is not entirely off the table in 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/2025-economic-outlook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/2025-economic-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Trump term worries public radio in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public radio stations could face steep budget cuts in a second Trump term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/second-trump-term-worries-public-radio-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/second-trump-term-worries-public-radio-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make It Happen Month to launch in January for aspiring Charlotte innovators]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January, a new initiative will launch in Charlotte to empower individuals to bring their creative ideas to life through a 30-day program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/make-it-happen-month-to-launch-in-january-for-aspiring-charlotte-innovators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/make-it-happen-month-to-launch-in-january-for-aspiring-charlotte-innovators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local economic development executive leaving for new job with pharma giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the Charlotte region's top economic development players has been hired by a pharmaceutical giant establishing a significant presence here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-economic-development-executive-leaving-for-new-job-with-pharma-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-economic-development-executive-leaving-for-new-job-with-pharma-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Cross NC Centers go beyond selling insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people drive by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) Center on Freedom Drive each day and aren't aware of the resources this office provides to the Charlotte community.<br />
Blue Cross NC Centers provide face-to-face support to help you enroll in a Blue Cross NC plan, find a health care provider and understand health insurance benefits. However, these centers serve another purpose, too &mdash; improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve by providin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/blue-cross-nc-centers-go-beyond-selling-insurance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/blue-cross-nc-centers-go-beyond-selling-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How holiday traffic is trending at Charlotte Douglas International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many airlines are expecting record travel this holiday season. Here's what Charlotte travelers can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-holiday-traffic-is-trending-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-holiday-traffic-is-trending-at-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banking giant eyes more branches in Charlotte market: OCC filings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York bank plans to open three more local branches, according to OCC filings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/banking-giant-eyes-more-branches-in-charlotte-market-occ-filings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/banking-giant-eyes-more-branches-in-charlotte-market-occ-filings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $5.2M sale in Cornelius tops in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-52m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-august/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-52m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocate Health generates $135.7M in savings through federal programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[It achieved the savings by reaching certain quality and cost-reduction benchmarks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advocate-health-generates-1357m-in-savings-through-federal-programming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advocate-health-generates-1357m-in-savings-through-federal-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC beach town among most expensive in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home prices in an Outer Banks community rival those in Austin, Texas, one of the fastest-growing places in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-beach-town-among-most-expensive-in-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-beach-town-among-most-expensive-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealth advisory group plans for rapid growth in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, based in Charlotte, is establishing itself as a major player in the wealth management industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wealth-advisory-group-plans-for-rapid-growth-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wealth-advisory-group-plans-for-rapid-growth-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines pulls plug on international flight at CLT]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines is pulling the plug on one of its newest international routes at CLT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-pulls-plug-on-international-flight-at-clt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-pulls-plug-on-international-flight-at-clt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What surging corporate hospitality sales mean for Quail Hollow's PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six months before the event begins, the PGA Championship in Charlotte has already passed $20 million in premium seating and hospitality sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-surging-corporate-hospitality-sales-mean-for-quail-hollows-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-surging-corporate-hospitality-sales-mean-for-quail-hollows-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC mountain estate sells for record-breaking $15.85M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina mountains remain a hot spot for ultra-luxury homes as evidenced by the recent $15.85 million sale in Banner Elk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-mountain-estate-sells-for-record-breaking-1585m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-mountain-estate-sells-for-record-breaking-1585m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Crescent Communities executive joins JLL's Charlotte office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to joining JLL, she spent 22 years with Charlotte-based Crescent Communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-crescent-communities-executive-joins-jlls-charlotte-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-crescent-communities-executive-joins-jlls-charlotte-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development at former stadium site grows tenant list]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project at the former Kannapolis Intimidators stadium site has landed another industrial tenant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-at-former-stadium-site-grows-tenant-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-at-former-stadium-site-grows-tenant-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local mortgage giant taps next CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[He brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience across sales, operations and finance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-mortgage-giant-taps-next-cfo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-mortgage-giant-taps-next-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside new Rooster’s prototype restaurant in Ballantyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Jim Noble&rsquo;s Rooster&rsquo;s Wood-Fired Kitchen is entering a new era with the debut of a restaurant prototype at The Bowl at Ballantyne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-new-roosters-prototype-restaurant-in-ballantyne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-new-roosters-prototype-restaurant-in-ballantyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $11.5M sale in Cornelius tops in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-115m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-115m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Charlotte homebuyers jump on lower interest rates in October?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canopy Realtor Association's latest housing data for the Charlotte area reveals trends in sales, price cuts, inventory and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/did-charlotte-homebuyers-jump-on-lower-interest-rates-in-october/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/did-charlotte-homebuyers-jump-on-lower-interest-rates-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine bar Corkscrew outlines plans for LKN homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corkscrew is coming home to Lake Norman. The longtime wine bar has inked a deal for an 1,800-square-foot space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wine-bar-corkscrew-outlines-plans-for-lkn-homecoming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wine-bar-corkscrew-outlines-plans-for-lkn-homecoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte startup pitches innovative cooler on 'Shark Tank']]></title><description><![CDATA[This hybrid cooler weighs just four pounds, floats and is durable &mdash; even when run over. It was pitched on hit ABC show "Shark Tank."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-pitches-innovative-cooler-on-shark-tank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-pitches-innovative-cooler-on-shark-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National law firm expands to Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm is in lease negotiations for a permanent Charlotte office space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-law-firm-expands-to-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-law-firm-expands-to-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Knights ramp up holiday pitch with new events at Truist Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Light the Knights festival at Truist Field begins Nov. 27. It has been a key revenue generator for the minor-league ball club for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-ramp-up-holiday-pitch-with-new-events-at-truist-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-ramp-up-holiday-pitch-with-new-events-at-truist-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeywell to exit PPE sector with $1.3B sale of business unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeywell International Inc. has agreed to sell off another business unit as it reconfigures its portfolio under CEO Vimal Kapur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/honeywell-to-exit-ppe-sector-with-13b-sale-of-business-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/honeywell-to-exit-ppe-sector-with-13b-sale-of-business-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Vanguard's arrival will remake office real estate landscape in University area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte&rsquo;s University City area &mdash; one of its most challenged office markets &mdash; is poised for a rebound with the arrival of The Vanguard Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-vanguards-arrival-will-remake-office-real-estate-landscape-in-university-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-vanguards-arrival-will-remake-office-real-estate-landscape-in-university-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte embarks on its largest-ever fundraising campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte has a mission to raise $500 million &mdash; and it&rsquo;s more than halfway there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-embarks-on-its-largest-ever-fundraising-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-embarks-on-its-largest-ever-fundraising-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How CLT is preparing for 1 million passengers over Thanksgiving holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport expects travel traffic from Nov. 21 through Dec. 2 to increase by 7% over last year. Here's all the ways CLT has prepped for the holiday rush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-clt-is-preparing-for-1-million-passengers-over-thanksgiving-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-clt-is-preparing-for-1-million-passengers-over-thanksgiving-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntersville apartment property sells for $73M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Huntersville apartment complex has been renamed following its $72.95 million sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-apartment-property-sells-for-73m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersville-apartment-property-sells-for-73m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights: Sue Glass, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte, on celebrating the company’s 150-year anniversary (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Glass, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte, discusses the importance of serving the community and how the YMCA has evolved and enhanced the Charlotte region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-sue-glass-president-and-ceo-of-ymca-of-greater-charlotte-on-celebrating-the-companys-150-year-anniversary-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-sue-glass-president-and-ceo-of-ymca-of-greater-charlotte-on-celebrating-the-companys-150-year-anniversary-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home prices keep rising in Charlotte despite lower rates, supply gains. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent UNC Charlotte study showed the local metro area achieved a 5,000-home supply surplus last year but prices still went up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-prices-keep-rising-in-charlotte-despite-lower-rates-supply-gains-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/home-prices-keep-rising-in-charlotte-despite-lower-rates-supply-gains-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte real estate company rebrands after merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local property management firm has rebranded following a merger earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-company-rebrands-after-merger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-real-estate-company-rebrands-after-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovin' Life Music Fest unveils headlining artists for 2025 event in uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lovin' Life Music Fest has unveiled three major artists to headline the three-day uptown event in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lovin-life-music-fest-unveils-headlining-artists-for-2025-event-in-uptown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lovin-life-music-fest-unveils-headlining-artists-for-2025-event-in-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal battle over unfinished tower in Fort Mill comes to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[A settlement agreement resolving a longstanding court battle outlines next steps for the development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/legal-battle-over-unfinished-tower-in-fort-mill-comes-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/legal-battle-over-unfinished-tower-in-fort-mill-comes-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosland Southeast delivers senior housing community at Eastland Yards redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mixed-income development is available to residents 55 and older.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crosland-southeast-delivers-senior-housing-community-at-eastland-yards-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/crosland-southeast-delivers-senior-housing-community-at-eastland-yards-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New design, start date for Rail Trail bridge connecting South End to uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[New design of the Rail Trail bridge is complete, and the $17.6 million project is out for contractor bids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-design-start-date-for-rail-trail-bridge-connecting-south-end-to-uptown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-design-start-date-for-rail-trail-bridge-connecting-south-end-to-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer blasts Charlotte's sluggish return-to-office rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Charlotte Partners panel discussion brought developers and recruiters together to talk about the market. They didn't hold back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-blasts-charlottes-sluggish-return-to-office-rate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-blasts-charlottes-sluggish-return-to-office-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builder targets massive site for 650 homes, townhouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gastonia City Council members have voiced concerns over the project's traffic impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builder-targets-massive-site-for-650-homes-townhouses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/builder-targets-massive-site-for-650-homes-townhouses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery debuts second outpost at CLT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery now has two locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-olde-mecklenburg-brewery-debuts-second-outpost-at-clt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-olde-mecklenburg-brewery-debuts-second-outpost-at-clt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indictment: NC CEO featured in Forbes scammed investors to pay for house, wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh-based founder of an AI company has been arrested and charged with defrauding investors out of millions of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indictment-nc-ceo-featured-in-forbes-scammed-investors-to-pay-for-house-wedding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indictment-nc-ceo-featured-in-forbes-scammed-investors-to-pay-for-house-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail, restaurants eyed for Waxhaw development]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Waxhaw development is courting a mix of national, regional and local retailers as construction ramps up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retail-restaurants-eyed-for-waxhaw-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/retail-restaurants-eyed-for-waxhaw-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Dilworth development hits milestone; tower project up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-phase project includes the tallest building in Dilworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-dilworth-development-hits-milestone-tower-project-up-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/major-dilworth-development-hits-milestone-tower-project-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte insurance brokerage taps new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte insurance brokerage was owned by Truist Financial until earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-insurance-brokerage-taps-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-insurance-brokerage-taps-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime commercial real estate exec changes Charlotte firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has nearly 30 years of commercial real estate experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-commercial-real-estate-exec-changes-charlotte-firms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-commercial-real-estate-exec-changes-charlotte-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline at CLT files for bankruptcy, cuts some local flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget carrier has been operating at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-at-clt-files-for-bankruptcy-cuts-some-local-flights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-at-clt-files-for-bankruptcy-cuts-some-local-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida company looks for growth in North Carolina with start in SouthPark]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Miami-based shuttle vendor Freebee, the Charlotte project provides a chance to gain traction in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/florida-company-looks-for-growth-in-north-carolina-with-start-in-southpark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/florida-company-looks-for-growth-in-north-carolina-with-start-in-southpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $5.7M sale in Cornelius tops in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-57m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-57m-sale-in-cornelius-tops-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown, South End restaurants among those making 'B' on Mecklenburg County health inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen restaurants, including an uptown pizza joint and a Colombian eatery in South End, scored below a 90 on their October health inspection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-south-end-restaurants-among-those-making-b-on-mecklenburg-county-health-inspection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-south-end-restaurants-among-those-making-b-on-mecklenburg-county-health-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A distribution center ramps up operations in Charlotte region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A Supply has opened a new local facility following its eight-figure building purchase last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chick-fil-a-distribution-center-ramps-up-operations-in-charlotte-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/chick-fil-a-distribution-center-ramps-up-operations-in-charlotte-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovin' Life fine-tuning plans for 2025 festival in uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uptown music festival heads into its second year hoping to match attendance of 81,000 for the three-day event held in May 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lovin-life-fine-tuning-plans-for-2025-festival-in-uptown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lovin-life-fine-tuning-plans-for-2025-festival-in-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celeb chef exits Lake Norman venture as restaurant changes names]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Burke is no longer affiliated with this Lake Norman establishment &mdash; and the restaurant has a new name and ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/celeb-chef-exits-lake-norman-venture-as-restaurant-changes-names/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/celeb-chef-exits-lake-norman-venture-as-restaurant-changes-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Places to Work: Companies ranked as top local employers share what keeps their people engaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBJ's Best Places to Work program highlights local employers that have figured out a winning formula for attracting top talent &mdash; and keeping those people satisfied and engaged. Here's an in-depth look at the complete rankings and what these companies have to offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/best-places-to-work-companies-ranked-as-top-local-employers-share-what-keeps-their-people-engaged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/best-places-to-work-companies-ranked-as-top-local-employers-share-what-keeps-their-people-engaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South End office tower inks first office tenant after delivering in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm is taking one of the building's three spec suites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-end-office-tower-inks-first-office-tenant-after-delivering-in-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-end-office-tower-inks-first-office-tenant-after-delivering-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Checkers extend lease, target hospitality suite at Bojangles Coliseum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extended lease keeps many of the same financial agreements in place for revenue sharing while making a commitment to invest in renovations and improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-checkers-extend-lease-target-hospitality-suite-at-bojangles-coliseum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-checkers-extend-lease-target-hospitality-suite-at-bojangles-coliseum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing startup sets sights on Charlotte as it plots rapid growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The model focuses on reducing stress during home transitions while helping properties appeal to buyers looking for move-in-ready options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-startup-sets-sights-on-charlotte-as-it-plots-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-startup-sets-sights-on-charlotte-as-it-plots-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial development delivers in Rock Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project sits in Rock Hill's Waterford Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/industrial-development-delivers-in-rock-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/industrial-development-delivers-in-rock-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier, Inc.: This company is empowering health care to be better, smarter in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[In health care, transformative change is led by people with the passion, dedication and vision to make an impact. At Premier, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we are proud of our people and the culture they create &mdash; one that empowers us to redefine what&rsquo;s possible in health care. Premier&rsquo;s commitment to make health care &ldquo;Better. Smarter. Faster.&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t just a goal &mdash; it&rsquo;s a mission our employees bring to life every day.Premier&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/premier-inc-this-company-is-empowering-health-care-to-be-better-smarter-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/premier-inc-this-company-is-empowering-health-care-to-be-better-smarter-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance Auto Parts to close 700 stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance Auto Parts is tightening its belt as the company's stock price continues a downward trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advance-auto-parts-to-close-700-stores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/advance-auto-parts-to-close-700-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Entrepreneurship Week set to kick off in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's Global Entrepreneurship Week is back this year with a weeklong series of events created for founders at any stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/global-entrepreneurship-week-set-to-kick-off-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/global-entrepreneurship-week-set-to-kick-off-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte slides again on annual list of top US real estate markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte continued to slide on a closely watched list of the nation's top real estate markets for the upcoming year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-slides-again-on-annual-list-of-top-us-real-estate-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-slides-again-on-annual-list-of-top-us-real-estate-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site close to landing project after sitting vacant for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project Exchange calls for an investment of $35 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/site-close-to-landing-project-after-sitting-vacant-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/site-close-to-landing-project-after-sitting-vacant-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown office tower goes into receivership following lender lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the latest in a string of financial troubles for a handful of uptown office towers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-goes-into-receivership-following-lender-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-office-tower-goes-into-receivership-following-lender-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Atrium Health's new partnership with Ukrainian group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrium Health will train and educate clinicians from a Ukrainian rehabilitation organization in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-atrium-healths-new-partnership-with-ukrainian-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-atrium-healths-new-partnership-with-ukrainian-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte event focuses on veterans' transition to business world, economic impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Economics Club recently hosted a panel of military veterans discussing the economic impact of retired service members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-event-focuses-on-veterans-transition-to-business-world-economic-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-event-focuses-on-veterans-transition-to-business-world-economic-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte unveils football stadium renderings, eyes big gains in ticket revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Charlotte has released the first renderings for the upcoming expansion, showing off a new seating tower that includes luxury suites and other premium seating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-unveils-football-stadium-renderings-eyes-big-gains-in-ticket-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unc-charlotte-unveils-football-stadium-renderings-eyes-big-gains-in-ticket-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$45M land purchase in Charlotte clears way for major development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte site was rezoned in 2023 to accommodate the five-building project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/45m-land-purchase-in-charlotte-clears-way-for-major-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/45m-land-purchase-in-charlotte-clears-way-for-major-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance mogul Greg Lindberg pleads guilty to $2B fraud. Here's what happens next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance mogul Greg Lindberg has pleaded guilty to federal money laundering and fraud charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/insurance-mogul-greg-lindberg-pleads-guilty-to-2b-fraud-heres-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/insurance-mogul-greg-lindberg-pleads-guilty-to-2b-fraud-heres-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Women&rsquo;s basketball won today': How Ally Tipoff delivered in its second year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ally Tipoff will return in 2025 and 2026 with women's college basketball games at Spectrum Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/womenrsquos-basketball-won-today-how-ally-tipoff-delivered-in-its-second-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/womenrsquos-basketball-won-today-how-ally-tipoff-delivered-in-its-second-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian restaurant inks deal for uptown location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uptown marks the second location here for the Indian restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indian-restaurant-inks-deal-for-uptown-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indian-restaurant-inks-deal-for-uptown-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballantyne Corporate Park nets dozens of new lease deals, renewals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwood Office signed 33 new deals, renewals and expansions across more than 360,000 square feet at Ballantyne Corporate Park between April and September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ballantyne-corporate-park-nets-dozens-of-new-lease-deals-renewals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ballantyne-corporate-park-nets-dozens-of-new-lease-deals-renewals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local company cuts more jobs as its massive project continues on 'conservative timeline']]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has cut 48% of its workforce between February and October in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-company-cuts-more-jobs-as-its-massive-project-continues-on-conservative-timeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-company-cuts-more-jobs-as-its-massive-project-continues-on-conservative-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo to close another branch in Charlotte region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo continues to downsize its branch network in the Charlotte region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-to-close-another-branch-in-charlotte-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-to-close-another-branch-in-charlotte-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $5.8M sale in Carmel Estates tops in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-58m-sale-in-carmel-estates-tops-in-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-58m-sale-in-carmel-estates-tops-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many employers in CBJ's Best Places to Work Awards are hiring here]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Best Places to Work Awards program, CBJ asked honorees if they are currently hiring or planning to hire in 2025. These companies said yes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/many-employers-in-cbjs-best-places-to-work-awards-are-hiring-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/many-employers-in-cbjs-best-places-to-work-awards-are-hiring-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC's sports betting hits new high as football season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paid wagers totaled $589 million for the month, the best to date since sports betting was legalized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-sports-betting-hits-new-high-as-football-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncs-sports-betting-hits-new-high-as-football-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial-services firm is growing footprint, adding to headcount here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion moves come as the company is working to grow its number of financial advisers nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/financial-services-firm-is-growing-footprint-adding-to-headcount-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/financial-services-firm-is-growing-footprint-adding-to-headcount-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race teams dealt blow in NASCAR lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. District Court Judge Frank Whitney has dealt what appears to be an initial but important blow to two local race teams in a legal battle with NASCAR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/race-teams-dealt-blow-in-nascar-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/race-teams-dealt-blow-in-nascar-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $5.3M sale in SouthPark tops in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-53m-sale-in-southpark-tops-in-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-53m-sale-in-southpark-tops-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NC agency plays critical role in civilian transition for veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the nearly 5 million veterans who have service-connected disabilities, the transition to the civilian workforce can be complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-nc-agency-plays-critical-role-in-civilian-transition-for-veterans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-nc-agency-plays-critical-role-in-civilian-transition-for-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's Nucor among companies that gained billions in value after the election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local companies gained millions &mdash; or even billions &mdash; in value in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, while others weren't so fortunate. Here's a look at the big winners and losers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-nucor-among-companies-that-gained-billions-in-value-after-the-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-nucor-among-companies-that-gained-billions-in-value-after-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top companies in CBJ's Best Places to Work revealed during awards event at Topgolf (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the No. 1 companies across each category in CBJ's Best Places to Work rankings for 2024, plus scenes from the awards event at Topgolf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/top-companies-in-cbjs-best-places-to-work-revealed-during-awards-event-at-topgolf-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/top-companies-in-cbjs-best-places-to-work-revealed-during-awards-event-at-topgolf-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNC Bank plans to add 25 branches in Charlotte as part of larger expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[PNC Bank says Charlotte will add the second-highest number of branches that are part of its latest expansion that will total over $1.5 billion over five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pnc-bank-plans-to-add-25-branches-in-charlotte-as-part-of-larger-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pnc-bank-plans-to-add-25-branches-in-charlotte-as-part-of-larger-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Duke Energy bottom line was hit in Q3 by major hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke estimates that total storm restorations costs from hurricanes Helene, Debby and Milton are in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.9 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-duke-energy-bottom-line-was-hit-in-q3-by-major-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-duke-energy-bottom-line-was-hit-in-q3-by-major-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SouthPark mall nabs new tenants, updates high-profile projects underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Property has inked deals with two new tenants, as work continues on high-profile projects including Zara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/southpark-mall-nabs-new-tenants-updates-high-profile-projects-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/southpark-mall-nabs-new-tenants-updates-high-profile-projects-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags eyes property sales after merger of amusement park operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte-based parent company of Carowinds and dozens of other amusement parks and attractions will consider selling some of its properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/six-flags-eyes-property-sales-after-merger-of-amusement-park-operators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/six-flags-eyes-property-sales-after-merger-of-amusement-park-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spectrum Cos. selling South End mixed-use complex to major Atlanta developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mixed-use development is expected to trade for $328.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-spectrum-cos-selling-south-end-mixed-use-complex-to-major-atlanta-developer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-spectrum-cos-selling-south-end-mixed-use-complex-to-major-atlanta-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Duke Energy, Truist and other employers are building veteran engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employers that want to hire more veterans should start with this mission-critical step: build and support military employee resource groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-duke-energy-truist-and-other-employers-are-building-veteran-engagement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-duke-energy-truist-and-other-employers-are-building-veteran-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturer to shutter Concord plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manufacturer of sports apparel is shutting down a plant in Concord and laying off dozens of employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-to-shutter-concord-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/manufacturer-to-shutter-concord-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2B team departs TIAA to join Fifth Third Bank's local wealth management arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Fifth Third Wealth Advisors members will move into a new office in One Independence Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/2b-team-departs-tiaa-to-join-fifth-third-banks-local-wealth-management-arm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/2b-team-departs-tiaa-to-join-fifth-third-banks-local-wealth-management-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LISC Charlotte launches training incubator for budding developers and contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[National nonprofit launching 12-week training program in January for burgeoning local real estate professionals..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lisc-charlotte-launches-training-incubator-for-budding-developers-and-contractors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lisc-charlotte-launches-training-incubator-for-budding-developers-and-contractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sitka Gear puts focus on outdoor adventurers with South End store]]></title><description><![CDATA[This marks the retailer&rsquo;s first location in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sitka-gear-puts-focus-on-outdoor-adventurers-with-south-end-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sitka-gear-puts-focus-on-outdoor-adventurers-with-south-end-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Capital Partners buys land for new project near Charlotte Douglas International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCP has emerged in recent years as a notable player in Charlotte's industrial market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/strategic-capital-partners-buys-land-for-new-project-near-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/strategic-capital-partners-buys-land-for-new-project-near-charlotte-douglas-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans in the workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military emphasizes teamwork where no contribution is too small, and each task advances the broader goal.For Rob Roberson, the values about teamwork he learned in the U.S. Army helped him advance at steel manufacturer Nucor. Roberson started operating heavy equipment and today is director of corporate logistics.&ldquo;When I got to Nucor, the first thing I realized was that Nucor never used the word employees. We only have teammates,&rdquo; Roberson says. &ldquo;That just seemed to be a natu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/veterans-in-the-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/veterans-in-the-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium giant Albemarle Corp. plans significant layoffs amid cost-cutting effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is cutting 6% to 7% of its global workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lithium-giant-albemarle-corp-plans-significant-layoffs-amid-cost-cutting-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lithium-giant-albemarle-corp-plans-significant-layoffs-amid-cost-cutting-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[191-acre property hits market near University City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seller will take bids on the property, which is zoned for residential development, for five to six weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/191-acre-property-hits-market-near-university-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/191-acre-property-hits-market-near-university-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wegmans store in Ballantyne takes step forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wegmans executive provided CBJ with an update on progress toward opening its first store here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wegmans-store-in-ballantyne-takes-step-forward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wegmans-store-in-ballantyne-takes-step-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte developer readies large Rowan County development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project calls for two buildings totaling just over 614,000 square feet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-readies-large-rowan-county-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-readies-large-rowan-county-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional college football matchup coming to Bank of America Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke&rsquo;s Mayo Classic games scheduled for 2026 and 2032 will feature schools from the ACC and Big 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/regional-college-football-matchup-coming-to-bank-of-america-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/regional-college-football-matchup-coming-to-bank-of-america-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truist's Charlotte market president talks restructuring, banking outlook and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist's Charlotte market president is making it his mission to extend the bank's impact here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truists-charlotte-market-president-talks-restructuring-banking-outlook-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truists-charlotte-market-president-talks-restructuring-banking-outlook-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews-based SellEthics Marketing Group moving HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is creating 89 new jobs as it moves into a facility that will be nearly double the size of its existing space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/matthews-based-sellethics-marketing-group-moving-hq/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/matthews-based-sellethics-marketing-group-moving-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mecklenburg County's most expensive homes: $4.3M sale in Myers Park tops in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at Mecklenburg County's most expensive home sale from February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-43m-sale-in-myers-park-tops-in-february/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mecklenburg-countys-most-expensive-homes-43m-sale-in-myers-park-tops-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Region sees significant growth in foreign direct investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Region is now home to more than 1,000 international businesses, according to new research by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. The region has emerged as a major hub for international business, with foreign direct investment (FDI) playing a crucial role in driving new growth and development.<br />
Since 2022, Charlotte has attracted more than $2 billion in foreign capital, generating more than 5,000 new jobs across industries such as energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-region-sees-significant-growth-in-foreign-direct-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-region-sees-significant-growth-in-foreign-direct-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How small-business owners could be impacted by the election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Election Day arrives, small-business owners hold an array of concerns about how the results may impact their day-to-day operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-small-business-owners-could-be-impacted-by-the-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-small-business-owners-could-be-impacted-by-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe's goes on offensive, cites 'baseless' claims in vendor lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mooresville-based home-improvement retailer filed a countersuit in N.C. Business Court against Greentouch USA and related entity HK Greentouch Home Ltd.-Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-goes-on-offensive-cites-baseless-claims-in-vendor-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lowes-goes-on-offensive-cites-baseless-claims-in-vendor-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Providence Square developers seek $19M incentives package from Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 113-acre project that includes Providence Square will total more than $500 million in private investment in south Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/providence-square-developers-seek-19m-incentives-package-from-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/providence-square-developers-seek-19m-incentives-package-from-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing Collaborative uses local partnerships to further affordable housing mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local nonprofit is working with a United Way-led initiative on making affordable housing more accessible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-collaborative-uses-local-partnerships-to-further-affordable-housing-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/housing-collaborative-uses-local-partnerships-to-further-affordable-housing-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OMB Founder John Marrino leads Mount Holly groundbreaking, updates plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime Charlotte brewery held a groundbreaking for its planned facility in Mount Holly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/omb-founder-john-marrino-leads-mount-holly-groundbreaking-updates-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/omb-founder-john-marrino-leads-mount-holly-groundbreaking-updates-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truist taps JPMorgan veteran to lead mid-corporate banking unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist has established a new unit that the company says aligns with its plan to drive growth and boost profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-taps-jpmorgan-veteran-to-lead-mid-corporate-banking-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/truist-taps-jpmorgan-veteran-to-lead-mid-corporate-banking-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union County to mull incentives for $17M office project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union County incentives for the development would total up to $374,000 over a five-year period, records show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/union-county-to-mull-incentives-for-17m-office-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/union-county-to-mull-incentives-for-17m-office-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte FC's thrilling playoff win sends series back to Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best-of-three series between Charlotte FC and Orlando City SC will be decided on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fcs-thrilling-playoff-win-sends-series-back-to-orlando/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fcs-thrilling-playoff-win-sends-series-back-to-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers game in Germany spurs local recruiting mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of local and state government executives and elected leaders are headed to Germany to promote the Charlotte region as a business destination as a tie-in with the Carolina Panthers&rsquo; game in Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/panthers-game-in-germany-spurs-local-recruiting-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/panthers-game-in-germany-spurs-local-recruiting-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte’s $25B transportation plan could drive employment opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Charlotte region considers a $25 billion transit and roads expansion plan over the next year, the connection between job accessibility and transportation is likely to play a key role in the discussion. CBJ looks into some of the trends and data that will come under scrutiny as part of the jobs-transportation debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-25b-transportation-plan-could-drive-employment-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlottes-25b-transportation-plan-could-drive-employment-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's top political donors pour millions of dollars into 2024 presidential race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders aren't sitting on the sidelines in the 2024 election. Here's a look at the largest local donors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-top-political-donors-pour-millions-of-dollars-into-2024-presidential-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-top-political-donors-pour-millions-of-dollars-into-2024-presidential-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential real estate development takes off in areas near Lake Norman, north of Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residential development continues to ramp up in communities north of Charlotte. Take a closer look here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/residential-real-estate-development-takes-off-in-areas-near-lake-norman-north-of-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/residential-real-estate-development-takes-off-in-areas-near-lake-norman-north-of-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Paper to close SC mill, leading to 675 layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mill closure comes about two weeks after International Paper disclosed it would shutter one of its facilities in the Charlotte area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-paper-to-close-sc-mill-leading-to-675-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-paper-to-close-sc-mill-leading-to-675-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania firm buys final piece of northwest Charlotte development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition brings the firm's investment in Riverbend Village Shops to 10 buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pennsylvania-firm-buys-final-piece-of-northwest-charlotte-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pennsylvania-firm-buys-final-piece-of-northwest-charlotte-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte businessman, philanthropist Jim Hynes dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hynes built a family sales business into a national success while becoming an influential player in civic affairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-businessman-philanthropist-jim-hynes-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-businessman-philanthropist-jim-hynes-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic venue's makeover spurs more activity in city's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former movie theater has reopened as a live music and entertainment venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/historic-venues-makeover-spurs-more-activity-in-citys-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/historic-venues-makeover-spurs-more-activity-in-citys-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte health-care giant brings on new head of nursing]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will lead more than 42,000 nurses across Advocate Health's 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-health-care-giant-brings-on-new-head-of-nursing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-health-care-giant-brings-on-new-head-of-nursing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte engineering firm moves HQ to Ballantyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move will allow the Charlotte company to continue growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-engineering-firm-moves-hq-to-ballantyne/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-engineering-firm-moves-hq-to-ballantyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech giant Microsoft buys NC megasite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Microsoft has acquired one of the few remaining megasites in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tech-giant-microsoft-buys-nc-megasite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tech-giant-microsoft-buys-nc-megasite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regions' economists: Solid bank earnings signal positive 2025 economic outlook here]]></title><description><![CDATA[What bankers, economists told CBJ about the economy's direction next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/regions-economists-solid-bank-earnings-signal-positive-2025-economic-outlook-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/regions-economists-solid-bank-earnings-signal-positive-2025-economic-outlook-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC film industry heats up. What's next for 'Hollywood East']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a prosperous time for the film industry in North Carolina, but some insiders say the state could do more to lure bigger projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-film-industry-heats-up-whats-next-for-hollywood-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-film-industry-heats-up-whats-next-for-hollywood-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100M project in NoDa hits construction milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NoDa project is on track to finish next year. It's part of a larger development that will include 260,000 square feet of office and retail space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/100m-project-in-noda-hits-construction-milestone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/100m-project-in-noda-hits-construction-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte restaurant chain set to emerge from bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back Yard Burgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2023 after shuttering its Charlotte-area restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurant-chain-set-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-restaurant-chain-set-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte Knights are investing in Truist Field upgrades for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[New stadium scoreboards are a first step. The team expects to soon begin an analysis of stadium conditions by an industry consultant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-knights-are-investing-in-truist-field-upgrades-for-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-knights-are-investing-in-truist-field-upgrades-for-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-rise luxury apartment building in uptown Charlotte sells for $153M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 394-unit apartment building, which sits on top of the Mint Museum, contains nearly 370,000 square feet of luxury one- and two-bedroom units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-rise-luxury-apartment-building-in-uptown-charlotte-sells-for-153m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/high-rise-luxury-apartment-building-in-uptown-charlotte-sells-for-153m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German company creates dozens of jobs as it opens another local facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company, which keeps its U.S. headquarters in Mooresville, has opened another facility in Iredell County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-creates-dozens-of-jobs-as-it-opens-another-local-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-creates-dozens-of-jobs-as-it-opens-another-local-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next after semiconductor company scraps $443M project in Rock Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was one of the biggest economic development announcements in recent years for Rock Hill and York County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-after-semiconductor-company-scraps-443m-project-in-rock-hill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-after-semiconductor-company-scraps-443m-project-in-rock-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tucked between Charlotte and Asheville, this NC city is growing thanks to local investments and expansions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hickory, North Carolina, is located about an hour from Charlotte and Asheville at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along Interstate 40. Hickory&rsquo;s location is an important factor for industry, commerce and being its own metro area between both of these large cities.<br />
The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is home to nearly 370,000 people. Its proximity to Charlotte and Asheville brings connectivity to major metro cities, international airports and tourist desti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tucked-between-charlotte-and-asheville-this-nc-city-is-growing-thanks-to-local-investments-and-expansions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/tucked-between-charlotte-and-asheville-this-nc-city-is-growing-thanks-to-local-investments-and-expansions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales soar for NC startup after 'Shark Tank' appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina startup on the coast saw a major boost in business from appearing on "Shark Tank." And it scored a big investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sales-soar-for-nc-startup-after-shark-tank-appearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sales-soar-for-nc-startup-after-shark-tank-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte FC's top sponsor making most of MLS team's playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank has an eight-year sponsorship with the team that runs through the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fcs-top-sponsor-making-most-of-mls-teams-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fcs-top-sponsor-making-most-of-mls-teams-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's largest residential real estate company enters coastal market through acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's largest residential real estate company has a new market under its belt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-largest-residential-real-estate-company-enters-coastal-market-through-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-largest-residential-real-estate-company-enters-coastal-market-through-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord wins lawsuit against pharma startup over unpaid rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The status of the startup's operations is murky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/landlord-wins-lawsuit-against-pharma-startup-over-unpaid-rent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/landlord-wins-lawsuit-against-pharma-startup-over-unpaid-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How affordable is Charlotte? Here's how our costs compare.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costs skyrocketed around the nation as inflation soared after the pandemic. Here's how it affected the Charlotte metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-affordable-is-charlotte-heres-how-our-costs-compare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-affordable-is-charlotte-heres-how-our-costs-compare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Defense rolls out more vehicles for US government made from Concord outpost]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM Defense has delivered more security vehicles for the U.S. government at its local Manufacturing and Customer Innovation Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gm-defense-rolls-out-more-vehicles-for-us-government-made-from-concord-outpost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gm-defense-rolls-out-more-vehicles-for-us-government-made-from-concord-outpost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Knights see attendance drop again amid uptick in Bank of America Stadium events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team executive Dan Rajkowski said the Charlotte Knights will strengthen their sales staff before next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-see-attendance-drop-again-amid-uptick-in-bank-of-america-stadium-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-knights-see-attendance-drop-again-amid-uptick-in-bank-of-america-stadium-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank closes south Charlotte branch in consolidation move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure in Charlotte is part of the bank's plan to revamp its branch network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-closes-south-charlotte-branch-in-consolidation-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-closes-south-charlotte-branch-in-consolidation-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte physician group buys Novant Health property]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local health-care provider acquired the facility from Novant Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-physician-group-buys-novant-health-property/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-physician-group-buys-novant-health-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman-led homebuilder eyes next moves after record-setting sale in Cornelius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off setting a real estate record in Cornelius, Amber Monteith is looking at what lies ahead for her luxury home-building company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/woman-led-homebuilder-eyes-next-moves-after-record-setting-sale-in-cornelius/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/woman-led-homebuilder-eyes-next-moves-after-record-setting-sale-in-cornelius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Charlotte is looking for new economic development executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new position comes with a salary of $168,000 to $210,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-is-looking-for-new-economic-development-executive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-charlotte-is-looking-for-new-economic-development-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacancy rates at seven of Charlotte's largest office buildings top 50%]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of Charlotte's largest office buildings have space available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/vacancy-rates-at-seven-of-charlottes-largest-office-buildings-top-50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/vacancy-rates-at-seven-of-charlottes-largest-office-buildings-top-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor climbing gym ready to debut newest location in Charlotte’s North End (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inner Peaks is putting the focus on bouldering with a 20,000-square-foot climbing facility in Charlotte&rsquo;s North End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indoor-climbing-gym-ready-to-debut-newest-location-in-charlottes-north-end-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/indoor-climbing-gym-ready-to-debut-newest-location-in-charlottes-north-end-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals vying for big addition of beds for projects near uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte's two major health-care systems have requested new beds as part of ongoing projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hospitals-vying-for-big-addition-of-beds-for-projects-near-uptown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hospitals-vying-for-big-addition-of-beds-for-projects-near-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Bank taps leader in Charlotte for new health-care banking unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[He joined U.S. Bank earlier this year after serving in various roles at Wells Fargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/us-bank-taps-leader-in-charlotte-for-new-health-care-banking-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/us-bank-taps-leader-in-charlotte-for-new-health-care-banking-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuilder revives project rejected last year in Lake Norman area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The homebuilder behind an unsuccessful rezoning request last year in Mooresville has revived its push to develop a project there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homebuilder-revives-project-rejected-last-year-in-lake-norman-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homebuilder-revives-project-rejected-last-year-in-lake-norman-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising transit costs fuel more frustration for Matthews over $25B plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metropolitan Transit Commission faces more tough calls with expected higher project costs coming in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rising-transit-costs-fuel-more-frustration-for-matthews-over-25b-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/rising-transit-costs-fuel-more-frustration-for-matthews-over-25b-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC fitness studios file for bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner says a failed expansion plan led to the bankruptcy filing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-fitness-studios-file-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-fitness-studios-file-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vertical construction starting soon on high-rise building in midtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vertical construction on the 27-story apartment tower is set to start before the end of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/vertical-construction-starting-soon-on-high-rise-building-in-midtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/vertical-construction-starting-soon-on-high-rise-building-in-midtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Peter Pappas became Charlotte's placemaking pioneer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter A. Pappas is the 2024 Pillar Award recipient in CBJ's Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-peter-pappas-became-charlottes-placemaking-pioneer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-peter-pappas-became-charlottes-placemaking-pioneer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Carolina Panthers team up with local hospitality group on sports bar in lower South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platform Sports Bar, a venture involving two former players with the NFL Carolina Panthers along with a local hospitality group, is set to open in lower South End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-team-up-with-local-hospitality-group-on-sports-bar-in-lower-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-team-up-with-local-hospitality-group-on-sports-bar-in-lower-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How CLT airport will use its latest $15M federal grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes on the heels of CLT receiving a $290 million federal grant to help pay for its $1 billion runway project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-clt-airport-will-use-its-latest-15m-federal-grant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-clt-airport-will-use-its-latest-15m-federal-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline launches first of six new flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avelo Airlines began flying its first nonstop route at the Concord airport this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-launches-first-of-six-new-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/airline-launches-first-of-six-new-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte startup rolling out revamped product for new parents]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's our mission to make life better for babies and those who feed them," says the CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-rolling-out-revamped-product-for-new-parents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-rolling-out-revamped-product-for-new-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biscuit Belly set to open second Charlotte market restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kentucky-based craft-casual brunch spot adds SC location with latest move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/biscuit-belly-set-to-open-second-charlotte-market-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/biscuit-belly-set-to-open-second-charlotte-market-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte data center operator secures investment from Morgan Stanley segment]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Charlotte's largest colocation companies has landed a major investment from a Morgan Stanley unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-data-center-operator-secures-investment-from-morgan-stanley-segment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-data-center-operator-secures-investment-from-morgan-stanley-segment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte startup IperionX plans $67M capital raise to scale up Virginia production plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding will be used for the expansion of the company's titanium powder processing plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-iperionx-plans-67m-capital-raise-to-scale-up-virginia-production-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-startup-iperionx-plans-67m-capital-raise-to-scale-up-virginia-production-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zepeddie's Pizzeria set to open restaurant here after lengthy hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeppedie&rsquo;s Pizzeria is set to light its neon sign in lower South End &mdash; more than two decades after the pizza joint shuttered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zepeddies-pizzeria-set-to-open-restaurant-here-after-lengthy-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zepeddies-pizzeria-set-to-open-restaurant-here-after-lengthy-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp North End adding new food stall to restaurant lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[This family-run food truck and catering company is putting down roots at Camp North End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-adding-new-food-stall-to-restaurant-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/camp-north-end-adding-new-food-stall-to-restaurant-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where redevelopment of Gastonia's historic Loray Mill property stands after long delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer working on the second phase of a remake of Gastonia's Loray Mill has been granted a deadline extension. Here's where the project stands now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-redevelopment-of-gastonias-historic-loray-mill-property-stands-after-long-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-redevelopment-of-gastonias-historic-loray-mill-property-stands-after-long-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Paper Co. to shutter local facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of jobs in the region will be lost by the end of the year as a packaging manufacturer shuts its plant here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-paper-co-to-shutter-local-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/international-paper-co-to-shutter-local-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village Tavern wraps up 35-year run in SouthPark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant had been a staple in The Rotunda building in SouthPark for 35 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/village-tavern-wraps-up-35-year-run-in-southpark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/village-tavern-wraps-up-35-year-run-in-southpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer scraps plan for apartments in favor of townhomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A representative for the developer tells CBJ that economic conditions over the last 24 months have made multifamily development more difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-scraps-plan-for-apartments-in-favor-of-townhomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-scraps-plan-for-apartments-in-favor-of-townhomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republic Metropolitan development in Elizabeth sees rezoning petition deferred]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city will continue to work with the developer to resolve lingering concerns of nearby residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/republic-metropolitan-development-in-elizabeth-sees-rezoning-petition-deferred/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/republic-metropolitan-development-in-elizabeth-sees-rezoning-petition-deferred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS, NASCAR team layoffs among biggest in NC in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numbers show layoffs in North Carolina are down in 2024. But that could change soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ups-nascar-team-layoffs-among-biggest-in-nc-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ups-nascar-team-layoffs-among-biggest-in-nc-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury retailer opens first NC store at SouthPark mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer filed a $1.8 million building permit for its upfit at SouthPark mall earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-retailer-opens-first-nc-store-at-southpark-mall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/luxury-retailer-opens-first-nc-store-at-southpark-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte's top commercial real estate projects revealed at Heavy Hitters awards events (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Charlotte developer secured the Pillar Award, given to an individual who has made a major impact on the local commercial real estate industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-top-commercial-real-estate-projects-revealed-at-heavy-hitters-awards-events-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlottes-top-commercial-real-estate-projects-revealed-at-heavy-hitters-awards-events-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zawyer Sports &amp; Entertainment announces name for Gastonia baseball team at FUSE District]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners held a naming contest during the team's inaugural season before unveiling the results on Oct. 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zawyer-sports-amp-entertainment-announces-name-for-gastonia-baseball-team-at-fuse-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/zawyer-sports-amp-entertainment-announces-name-for-gastonia-baseball-team-at-fuse-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets rank among NBA's top ticket bargains in resale market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornets attendance declined 4% &mdash; to an average of 16,449 fans per game &mdash; in 2023-24 from the previous season. Charlotte's home opener is Oct. 26 at Spectrum Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hornets-rank-among-nbas-top-ticket-bargains-in-resale-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/hornets-rank-among-nbas-top-ticket-bargains-in-resale-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Coke Consolidated is modernizing HR, workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christine Motherwell, who is working to modernize human resources at Coke Consolidated, headlines CBJ's Best in HR Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-coke-consolidated-is-modernizing-hr-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-coke-consolidated-is-modernizing-hr-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte 49ers lands new partner for stadium expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovations at the stadium are slated to begin in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-49ers-lands-new-partner-for-stadium-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-49ers-lands-new-partner-for-stadium-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte office park undergoes renovations after Covid-related occupancy drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[An occupancy loss of nearly 40% due to Covid forced owners of the Charlotte office park to take stock of what the property had to offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-office-park-undergoes-renovations-after-covid-related-occupancy-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-office-park-undergoes-renovations-after-covid-related-occupancy-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's ahead for Truist after $15B sale of insurance unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist Financial sees "unique" growth opportunities in core businesses after recently repositioning its balance sheet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-ahead-for-truist-after-15b-sale-of-insurance-unit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-ahead-for-truist-after-15b-sale-of-insurance-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doughnut brand closes Dilworth, Huntersville stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franchise locations in Dilworth and Huntersville have closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doughnut-brand-closes-dilworth-huntersville-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doughnut-brand-closes-dilworth-huntersville-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Carolina Panthers player lists lakefront home in Charlotte for $5M (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Carolina Panthers player has listed his Lake Wylie estate for sale at $5 million. Check it out here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-player-lists-lakefront-home-in-charlotte-for-5m-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/former-carolina-panthers-player-lists-lakefront-home-in-charlotte-for-5m-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Truliant after claiming No. 1 spot among SBA-lending credit unions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truliant Federal Credit Union's recent expansion of its Charlotte-based U.S. Small Business Administration lending team is paying off &mdash; and more growth is planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-for-truliant-after-claiming-no-1-spot-among-sba-lending-credit-unions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/whats-next-for-truliant-after-claiming-no-1-spot-among-sba-lending-credit-unions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers eye next phase of key South End project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers want to bring a mix of uses to the South End site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-eye-next-phase-of-key-south-end-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developers-eye-next-phase-of-key-south-end-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime friends expanding restaurant portfolio with two more locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trio of friends behind this restaurant concept is already on the hunt for additional space after inking deals for two new locations in Charlotte and the surrounding area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-friends-expanding-restaurant-portfolio-with-two-more-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-friends-expanding-restaurant-portfolio-with-two-more-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sellers keep listing more homes for sale in Charlotte region as price cuts jump again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales faltered across the Charlotte region in September despite more properties on the market than last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sellers-keep-listing-more-homes-for-sale-in-charlotte-region-as-price-cuts-jump-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/sellers-keep-listing-more-homes-for-sale-in-charlotte-region-as-price-cuts-jump-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy taps former advisor to Nikki Haley, Henry McMaster as SC president]]></title><description><![CDATA[He served as an advisor to current and former governors in South Carolina, including Henry McMaster and Nikki Haley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-taps-former-advisor-to-nikki-haley-henry-mcmaster-as-sc-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/duke-energy-taps-former-advisor-to-nikki-haley-henry-mcmaster-as-sc-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doughnut shop to shutter South End location, just months after closing in NoDa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pepperbox Doughnuts has operated at The Design Center of the Carolinas since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doughnut-shop-to-shutter-south-end-location-just-months-after-closing-in-noda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/doughnut-shop-to-shutter-south-end-location-just-months-after-closing-in-noda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prominent real estate developer Levine Properties ushers in 'next generation of leadership']]></title><description><![CDATA[Levine Properties, the largest private landowner in uptown's First Ward and a prominent real estate development for 40 years, has named a new president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-real-estate-developer-levine-properties-ushers-in-next-generation-of-leadership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/prominent-real-estate-developer-levine-properties-ushers-in-next-generation-of-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Checkers execs say they need to keep team at Bojangles Coliseum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Checkers want a major overhaul of their city-owned home arena to boost revenue opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-checkers-execs-say-they-need-to-keep-team-at-bojangles-coliseum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/what-checkers-execs-say-they-need-to-keep-team-at-bojangles-coliseum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines pulls seasonal flight at CLT airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seasonal route launched in June and marked the first time American Airlines ever flew nonstop between the two cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-pulls-seasonal-flight-at-clt-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/american-airlines-pulls-seasonal-flight-at-clt-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte area's top-ranked public middle schools for 2025: Niche.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public middle schools in Fort Mill earn tops marks in the Charlotte area on Niche.com's new ranking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-top-ranked-public-middle-schools-for-2025-nichecom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-top-ranked-public-middle-schools-for-2025-nichecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf on commercial real estate: ‘Things aren’t getting better’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What you see is just more of the significant revaluation because of supply and demand," Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-ceo-charlie-scharf-on-commercial-real-estate-things-arent-getting-better/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-ceo-charlie-scharf-on-commercial-real-estate-things-arent-getting-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best in HR Awards winners revealed during event at The Westin hotel uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top human resources professionals celebrated their role managing their organizations&rsquo; greatest asset &mdash; people &mdash; at The Westin Charlotte as part of CBJ's Best in HR Awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/best-in-hr-awards-winners-revealed-during-event-at-the-westin-hotel-uptown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/best-in-hr-awards-winners-revealed-during-event-at-the-westin-hotel-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beemok exec shares perspective on Charlotte's tennis game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year after losing out on a Cincinnati tournament, Charlotte retains hopes of luring pro tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/beemok-exec-shares-perspective-on-charlottes-tennis-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/beemok-exec-shares-perspective-on-charlottes-tennis-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does Sharon Gaber rank among highest-paid UNC System chancellors? Here's the full database]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon Gaber and 49ers head football coach Biff Poggi land among UNC System's highest-paid employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-does-sharon-gaber-rank-among-highest-paid-unc-system-chancellors-heres-the-full-database/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-does-sharon-gaber-rank-among-highest-paid-unc-system-chancellors-heres-the-full-database/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuilder looks to grow Charlotte-area footprint as it plots next project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The homebuilder is looking to rezone nearly 28 acres for the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homebuilder-looks-to-grow-charlotte-area-footprint-as-it-plots-next-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homebuilder-looks-to-grow-charlotte-area-footprint-as-it-plots-next-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midwest health-care group expands Charlotte reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's part of a larger expansion by the Indianapolis company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/midwest-health-care-group-expands-charlotte-reach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/midwest-health-care-group-expands-charlotte-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-77 toll lane proposal gains momentum among Charlotte business leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte will soon weigh in on a $3.7 billion public-private expansion of I-77 between uptown and South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/i-77-toll-lane-proposal-gains-momentum-among-charlotte-business-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/i-77-toll-lane-proposal-gains-momentum-among-charlotte-business-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikea sets debut of smaller store format in south Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The store introduces Ikea&rsquo;s &ldquo;plan-and-order point store&rdquo; model to the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ikea-sets-debut-of-smaller-store-format-in-south-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ikea-sets-debut-of-smaller-store-format-in-south-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction executives weigh in: How to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1998, when Ryan Wathen worked as a laborer in the field, he remembers going downtown to pick up a permit. While waiting, he picked up an Engineering News-Record magazine and read about an impending workforce shortage.<br />
The article noted that the average age of a construction superintendent was 41. Fast forward to 2018, Wathen remembers reading another article that revealed the average age climbed to 61. Six years later, that average has come back down but a similar challenge remains.<br />
The Natio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-executives-weigh-in-how-to-cultivate-the-next-generation-of-industry-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-executives-weigh-in-how-to-cultivate-the-next-generation-of-industry-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Passion project' for Rick Hendrick at Charlotte Motor Speedway targets auto execs, car collectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ten Tenths Motor Club will open in the spring at Charlotte Motor Speedway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/passion-project-for-rick-hendrick-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-targets-auto-execs-car-collectors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/passion-project-for-rick-hendrick-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-targets-auto-execs-car-collectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nana Morrison's Soul Food adding RedStone restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will mark a third location for family-owned and -operated Nana Morrison&rsquo;s Soul Food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nana-morrisons-soul-food-adding-redstone-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nana-morrisons-soul-food-adding-redstone-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player now with Charlotte Hornets buys Foxcroft mansion for $6.4M]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NBA player with deep ties to Charlotte paid $6.4 million for the mansion &mdash; one of the most expensive home sales here in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nba-player-now-with-charlotte-hornets-buys-foxcroft-mansion-for-64m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nba-player-now-with-charlotte-hornets-buys-foxcroft-mansion-for-64m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer revealed for $27M project off I-85 in Gastonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development off Interstate 85 is expected to deliver in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-revealed-for-27m-project-off-i-85-in-gastonia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-revealed-for-27m-project-off-i-85-in-gastonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for North Tryon tech hub in uptown is turning toward AI innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence will likely be among the focal points at a proposed technology hub along North Tryon Street in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plan-for-north-tryon-tech-hub-in-uptown-is-turning-toward-ai-innovation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/plan-for-north-tryon-tech-hub-in-uptown-is-turning-toward-ai-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte corporate giant to spin off business unit into public company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeywell continues to reposition its portfolio under CEO Vimal Kapur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-corporate-giant-to-spin-off-business-unit-into-public-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-corporate-giant-to-spin-off-business-unit-into-public-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Motor Speedway unveils upgrades in time for NASCAR's Bank of America Roval 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans attending the NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend will notice some big changes on the track&rsquo;s big TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-motor-speedway-unveils-upgrades-in-time-for-nascars-bank-of-america-roval-400/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-motor-speedway-unveils-upgrades-in-time-for-nascars-bank-of-america-roval-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstate toll lane expansion plan carries $3.7B price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction would take five years for the 11-mile stretch that now suffers from congestion and a higher rate of accidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/interstate-toll-lane-expansion-plan-carries-37b-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/interstate-toll-lane-expansion-plan-carries-37b-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of $12.5M homes with high-profile owners pulled off Charlotte market — for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both mansions were listed for sale earlier this year at $12.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pair-of-125m-homes-with-high-profile-owners-pulled-off-charlotte-market-for-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pair-of-125m-homes-with-high-profile-owners-pulled-off-charlotte-market-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartments near big development garner $22M-plus in sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property is near The Grounds at Concord, an industrial park at the former Philip Morris production site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/apartments-near-big-development-garner-22m-plus-in-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/apartments-near-big-development-garner-22m-plus-in-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Good Wurst Co. closes South End restaurant as lawsuit seeking $1.2M looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months after touting big plans for growth, The Good Wurst Co. has closed its South End restaurant and is facing a $1.2 million lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-good-wurst-co-closes-south-end-restaurant-as-lawsuit-seeking-12m-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-good-wurst-co-closes-south-end-restaurant-as-lawsuit-seeking-12m-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leadership team empowers Charlotte business to give back to the community]]></title><description><![CDATA[With over 25 years in Charlotte, Terracon&rsquo;s Charlotte office is undergoing a wave of transformation, driven by its dynamic new leadership team led by office manager Zachary St. Jean. These changes reflect new faces and a reenergized commitment to our team's values of giving back to our community and ensuring the safety of every team member.Terracon&rsquo;s Charlotte team is dedicated to the long-term growth of the Queen City not only through providing practical solutions to environmental,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-leadership-team-empowers-charlotte-business-to-give-back-to-the-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-leadership-team-empowers-charlotte-business-to-give-back-to-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Fortune 500 company shakes up C-suite with new operating structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albemarle said in August that it was mulling more cost cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fortune-500-company-shakes-up-c-suite-with-new-operating-structure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-fortune-500-company-shakes-up-c-suite-with-new-operating-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix to open latest store in Charlotte area amid fast expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix is doubling down on Mooresville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-to-open-latest-store-in-charlotte-area-amid-fast-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/publix-to-open-latest-store-in-charlotte-area-amid-fast-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concord Mills adds three more retailers to growing tenant list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concord Mills has inked deals with three new retailers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/concord-mills-adds-three-more-retailers-to-growing-tenant-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/concord-mills-adds-three-more-retailers-to-growing-tenant-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Charlotte restaurant spins off new concept in uptown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners have invested over $500,000 into the 450-square-foot space at The Alley at Latta Arcade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-charlotte-restaurant-spins-off-new-concept-in-uptown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-charlotte-restaurant-spins-off-new-concept-in-uptown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health completes 20-property real estate deal in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Wilmington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health-care system is leasing the properties it recently sold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-completes-20-property-real-estate-deal-in-charlotte-winston-salem-and-wilmington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-completes-20-property-real-estate-deal-in-charlotte-winston-salem-and-wilmington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's search for new CEO taking longer than expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLT Alliance's search for a new CEO has run past its Sept. 30 deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliances-search-for-new-ceo-taking-longer-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-regional-business-alliances-search-for-new-ceo-taking-longer-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Care Heroes: Doctors, nurses, other medical professionals on what drives their careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The honorees in CBJ's 2024 Health Care Heroes Awards program share why they chose to work in the medical field, what they would change about it if they could &mdash; and what superpowers they bring to the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/health-care-heroes-doctors-nurses-other-medical-professionals-on-what-drives-their-careers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/health-care-heroes-doctors-nurses-other-medical-professionals-on-what-drives-their-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic optimism rises but labor woes persist for businesses, bank execs in Charlotte say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders' optimism about the economy has nearly doubled since the start of the year, according to Charlotte executives at JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/economic-optimism-rises-but-labor-woes-persist-for-businesses-bank-execs-in-charlotte-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/economic-optimism-rises-but-labor-woes-persist-for-businesses-bank-execs-in-charlotte-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer purchases site near Lake Norman for new residential project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is part of a master-planned community in the Lake Norman area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-purchases-site-near-lake-norman-for-new-residential-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-purchases-site-near-lake-norman-for-new-residential-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western NC banks scramble for cash to keep commerce going]]></title><description><![CDATA[For now, cash is king in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/western-nc-banks-scramble-for-cash-to-keep-commerce-going/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/western-nc-banks-scramble-for-cash-to-keep-commerce-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte area's wealthiest ZIP codes include Myers Park, Eastover &mdash; and scattered suburbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis by The Business Journals reveals where wealth is concentrated in Charlotte based on home values and per-capita income, among other factors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-wealthiest-zip-codes-include-myers-park-eastover-mdash-and-scattered-suburbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-areas-wealthiest-zip-codes-include-myers-park-eastover-mdash-and-scattered-suburbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Atrium Health's nursing leader at Levine Children's Hospital makes connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diana James, director of nursing at Atrium Health Levine Children&rsquo;s Hospital, is the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in CBJ's Health Care Heroes Awards program. Here's her story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-atrium-healths-nursing-leader-at-levine-childrens-hospital-makes-connections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-atrium-healths-nursing-leader-at-levine-childrens-hospital-makes-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte business community forms recovery campaign for Helene victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local business leaders have started a recovery fund for western North Carolina and the upstate of South Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Helene.Andrea Smith, interim CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, issued a statement seeking donations and outlining details of which organizations will receive the money. Foundation For The Carolinas will administer the fund.CLT Alliance has also put together a resource list of organizations for businesses and individuals who prefer to give&he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-business-community-forms-recovery-campaign-for-helene-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-business-community-forms-recovery-campaign-for-helene-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCAA basketball tournament headed back to Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NCAA has disclosed sites for its 2027 and 2028 basketball tournaments, and Spectrum Center is on the roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncaa-basketball-tournament-headed-back-to-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ncaa-basketball-tournament-headed-back-to-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America weathers brief tech outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of customers of Charlotte-based Bank of America reported problems with accessing their accounts and viewing balance information online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-weathers-brief-tech-outage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-weathers-brief-tech-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unprecedented' damage to western NC roads, highways presents daunting task after Hurricane Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scale of damage to roads in western North Carolina is coming into view after Hurricane Helene brought devastating floods to the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unprecedented-damage-to-western-nc-roads-highways-presents-daunting-task-after-hurricane-helene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/unprecedented-damage-to-western-nc-roads-highways-presents-daunting-task-after-hurricane-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South End's newest cocktail bar to offer 'elevated experience']]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Door brings an upscale &mdash; yet intimate &mdash; cocktail experience to South End. Here's what to expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-ends-newest-cocktail-bar-to-offer-elevated-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/south-ends-newest-cocktail-bar-to-offer-elevated-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan leads legal challenge against NASCAR 'monopoly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are challenging NASCAR's ownership and governance of the sport in a lawsuit field Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/michael-jordan-leads-legal-challenge-against-nascar-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/michael-jordan-leads-legal-challenge-against-nascar-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pappas Properties to begin first phase of Matthews project with residential units, commercial village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase will include for-sale homes and townhomes built by David Weekley Homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pappas-properties-to-begin-first-phase-of-matthews-project-with-residential-units-commercial-village/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/pappas-properties-to-begin-first-phase-of-matthews-project-with-residential-units-commercial-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health makes $300M push into SC as it plans to build first its hospital there]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novant Health has big expansion plans in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-makes-300m-push-into-sc-as-it-plans-to-build-first-its-hospital-there/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-makes-300m-push-into-sc-as-it-plans-to-build-first-its-hospital-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These NC, SC billionaires rank among richest Americans, Forbes says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four billionaires from the Carolinas made the cut in Forbes magazine's annual ranking of the 400 richest people in America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-nc-sc-billionaires-rank-among-richest-americans-forbes-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/these-nc-sc-billionaires-rank-among-richest-americans-forbes-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte insurance brokerage McGriff to be acquired by NY giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New York insurance broker giant has reached an agreement to acquire a subsidiary of Charlotte-based TIH, formerly Truist Insurance Holdings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-insurance-brokerage-mcgriff-to-be-acquired-by-ny-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-insurance-brokerage-mcgriff-to-be-acquired-by-ny-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina's most asset-rich country clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis by The Business Journals of IRS forms for nonprofit country clubs shows assets have grown steadily for country clubs in Charlotte and North Carolina. These are the clubs leading the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolinas-most-asset-rich-country-clubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/north-carolinas-most-asset-rich-country-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homegrown premium hot dog brand Gleezy targets golf courses, stadiums nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s other founders &mdash; mostly Charlotteans and all avid golfers &mdash; were tired of eating terrible hot dogs on the course. So they set out to fix it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homegrown-premium-hot-dog-brand-gleezy-targets-golf-courses-stadiums-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/homegrown-premium-hot-dog-brand-gleezy-targets-golf-courses-stadiums-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do Mark Robinson, Josh Stein rank among top-earning NC government employees? Here's the full database]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search this database for the annual salaries of N.C. gubernatorial candidates Mark Robinson and Josh Stein, plus more than 49,000 state government employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-do-mark-robinson-josh-stein-rank-among-top-earning-nc-government-employees-heres-the-full-database/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/where-do-mark-robinson-josh-stein-rank-among-top-earning-nc-government-employees-heres-the-full-database/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New apartment community looks to bring Charleston feel to South End (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA["We really took some time to think about how to make this property stand out amongst all the others in South End," the developer said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-apartment-community-looks-to-bring-charleston-feel-to-south-end-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/new-apartment-community-looks-to-bring-charleston-feel-to-south-end-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Canada to Caribbean: These are CLT's newest flights to take off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Douglas International Airport picked up a wide variety of new flights this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-canada-to-caribbean-these-are-clts-newest-flights-to-take-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/from-canada-to-caribbean-these-are-clts-newest-flights-to-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to start on long-awaited Indian Land hospital in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Medical University of South Carolina has been plotting the Indian Land hospital campus for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-to-start-on-long-awaited-indian-land-hospital-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-to-start-on-long-awaited-indian-land-hospital-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in economic growth and business opportunities: A milestone in Craven County (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craven County stakeholders highlight how advancements in workforce development, a prime strategic location and enhanced flight services are driving over $175 million in capital investment projects in North Carolina&rsquo;s first capital.For more information on business opportunities and growth in Eastern North Carolina, visit cravenbusiness.com.The Craven 100 Alliance (C1A) is a dynamic public-private partnership dedicated to promoting economic development and prosperity in Craven County, North]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/surge-in-economic-growth-and-business-opportunities-a-milestone-in-craven-county-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/surge-in-economic-growth-and-business-opportunities-a-milestone-in-craven-county-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 years later, Charlotte has improved economic mobility ranking with help from Foundation For The Carolinas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotteans are deeply passionate about building a better future and meeting challenges of this dream head on &mdash; together. In 2014, Charlotte was ranked last among 50 major U.S. cities in a study by Raj Chetty, Ph.D., of Harvard University on economic mobility, defined as the ability for children from low-income families to climb to the top of the income ladder.<br />
This sparked widespread concern and action from local government, nonprofits and businesses. Recent findings from the same resear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/10-years-later-charlotte-has-improved-economic-mobility-ranking-with-help-from-foundation-for-the-carolinas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/10-years-later-charlotte-has-improved-economic-mobility-ranking-with-help-from-foundation-for-the-carolinas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this segment of wealth advisors is on the rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte executives give their take on why growth in the registered investment advisor channel is on the rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-this-segment-of-wealth-advisors-is-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-this-segment-of-wealth-advisors-is-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood threat remains in Charlotte as Helene disrupts flights, knocks out power]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the remnants of what was Hurricane Helene moving out of the area, officials and residents are assessing damage from the storm &mdash; and continued risks that will extend into the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/flood-threat-remains-in-charlotte-as-helene-disrupts-flights-knocks-out-power/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/flood-threat-remains-in-charlotte-as-helene-disrupts-flights-knocks-out-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota brokerage secures $55M in new financing for Dilworth apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dallas-based commercial real estate firm secured a $55 million loan for a 379-unit apartment community on Kenilworth Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/minnesota-brokerage-secures-55m-in-new-financing-for-dilworth-apartments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/minnesota-brokerage-secures-55m-in-new-financing-for-dilworth-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muddy River Distillery scrambles as floodwaters resulting from Helene continue rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Delaney, CEO of Muddy River Distillery, spent the morning on a forklift, moving valuable product to higher ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/muddy-river-distillery-scrambles-as-floodwaters-resulting-from-helene-continue-rising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/muddy-river-distillery-scrambles-as-floodwaters-resulting-from-helene-continue-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charleston developer moving Charlotte office from Dilworth to South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[It joins two other development firms with an office in the South End tower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charleston-developer-moving-charlotte-office-from-dilworth-to-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charleston-developer-moving-charlotte-office-from-dilworth-to-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local textile giant to close NC plant as battle rages over imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant's closure highlights a broader debate over cheap imports coming into the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-textile-giant-to-close-nc-plant-as-battle-rages-over-imports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-textile-giant-to-close-nc-plant-as-battle-rages-over-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo takes step toward getting punitive asset cap removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The asset cap has hindered the bank&rsquo;s growth, forcing Wells Fargo to send attractive lending opportunities to rivals and sometimes to get more aggressive in asking business customers to take their deposits elsewhere, CEO Charlie Scharf has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-takes-step-toward-getting-punitive-asset-cap-removed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/wells-fargo-takes-step-toward-getting-punitive-asset-cap-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big bank branches into new area in Charlotte market amid expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank has been ramping up its growth across the Carolinas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/big-bank-branches-into-new-area-in-charlotte-market-amid-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/big-bank-branches-into-new-area-in-charlotte-market-amid-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction starts on 320-unit apartment project near Matthews]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta developer is bringing 320 apartments to the Matthews area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-starts-on-320-unit-apartment-project-near-matthews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-starts-on-320-unit-apartment-project-near-matthews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant shuts down at Optimist Hall in Charlotte after five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the first and largest tenants at Optimist Hall has closed its doors for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-shuts-down-at-optimist-hall-in-charlotte-after-five-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/restaurant-shuts-down-at-optimist-hall-in-charlotte-after-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSX’s strategic vision: An exclusive interview with Kevin Boone, EVP and chief commercial officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Kevin Boone, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of CSX, as he sits down for a conversation with Mark Cohen, president and publisher of the Jacksonville Business Journal. In this insightful interview, Boone discusses the company's growth strategies and future outlook. He highlights CSX's expansive network that spans 20,000 route miles in 26 U.S. states and parts of Canada serving major population centers. Key topics covered include why customer-centric service is important]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/csxs-strategic-vision-an-exclusive-interview-with-kevin-boone-evp-and-chief-commercial-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/csxs-strategic-vision-an-exclusive-interview-with-kevin-boone-evp-and-chief-commercial-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSX’s Mike Cory discusses leadership, growth strategies, safety transformation efforts and more in this interview conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Mike Cory, CSX&rsquo;s executive vice president and chief operating officer, as he sits down for this insightful interview with Mark Cohen, president and publisher of the Jacksonville Business Journal. Cory discusses his transition to CSX from Canadian National Railway, highlighting the differences in the organizations&rsquo; respective network densities and customer bases. He focuses on necessary leadership adjustments in his new role, emphasizing process creation, cultural changes and con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/csxs-mike-cory-discusses-leadership-growth-strategies-safety-transformation-efforts-and-more-in-this-interview-conversation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/csxs-mike-cory-discusses-leadership-growth-strategies-safety-transformation-efforts-and-more-in-this-interview-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside CSX with CFO Sean Pelkey: Navigating economic challenges and sustainable growth in the transportation industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Sean Pelkey, executive vice president and CFO of CSX, as he sits down for a conversation with Mark Cohen, president and publisher of the Jacksonville Business Journal, to explore the intricate operations of one of the leading transportation suppliers in the U.S. They discuss economic indicators related to rail volumes, financial risk management and CSX's approach to capital expenditures. Pelkey highlights CSX's strategies for infrastructure investment, dealing with economic disruptions and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-csx-with-cfo-sean-pelkey-navigating-economic-challenges-and-sustainable-growth-in-the-transportation-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/inside-csx-with-cfo-sean-pelkey-navigating-economic-challenges-and-sustainable-growth-in-the-transportation-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovating the future of railways: An exclusive interview with CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Joe Hinrichs, president and CEO of CSX, as he sits down for a conversation with Mark Cohen, president and publisher of the Jacksonville Business Journal. In this in-depth discussion, they explore the state of CSX's expansive 20,000-mile network, the company&rsquo;s cultural transformation, technological advancements in rail, sustainability, and CSX&rsquo;s strong focus on the customer experience. Hinrichs shares insights on how CSX is integrating artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/innovating-the-future-of-railways-an-exclusive-interview-with-csx-president-and-ceo-joe-hinrichs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/innovating-the-future-of-railways-an-exclusive-interview-with-csx-president-and-ceo-joe-hinrichs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next up for transit expansion: What will be built and what will it cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $25 billion, 30-year plan has just one sure-thing project at the moment: the Red Line. Still to be determined: everything else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/next-up-for-transit-expansion-what-will-be-built-and-what-will-it-cost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/next-up-for-transit-expansion-what-will-be-built-and-what-will-it-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mucinex maker to put 300-job plant in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing city has landed a $145 million investment from the maker of Mucinex and Lysol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mucinex-maker-to-put-300-job-plant-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mucinex-maker-to-put-300-job-plant-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albemarle Corp. submits permit applications for reopening of Kings Mountain lithium mine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move toward advancing plans to reopen the lithium mine in Kings Mountain comes even as Albemarle has been cutting costs this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/albemarle-corp-submits-permit-applications-for-reopening-of-kings-mountain-lithium-mine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/albemarle-corp-submits-permit-applications-for-reopening-of-kings-mountain-lithium-mine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The River District 'open for business' as Crescent Communities, city complete road project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key infrastructure project has delivered in west Charlotte, marking a milestone for the 1,400-acre River District development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-river-district-open-for-business-as-crescent-communities-city-complete-road-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/the-river-district-open-for-business-as-crescent-communities-city-complete-road-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Cushman &amp; Wakefield executive in Charlotte switching firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heavy hitter in Charlotte's commercial real estate market will join a new firm this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-cushman-amp-wakefield-executive-in-charlotte-switching-firms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/longtime-cushman-amp-wakefield-executive-in-charlotte-switching-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular music venue in Cornelius avoids closure — for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue's future appeared up in the air. But redevelopment plans there have fallen through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-music-venue-in-cornelius-avoids-closure-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/popular-music-venue-in-cornelius-avoids-closure-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McColl, Chetty on how Charlotte found its footing on economic mobility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte showed major improvement in the recently updated Chetty economic mobility study, moving up to o 38th from 50th among the nation's metros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mccoll-chetty-on-how-charlotte-found-its-footing-on-economic-mobility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/mccoll-chetty-on-how-charlotte-found-its-footing-on-economic-mobility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally Charitable Foundation pledges $1.3M in grants to dozens of Charlotte groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ally Charitable Foundation is making another large investment to help boost economic mobility in the Charlotte region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-charitable-foundation-pledges-13m-in-grants-to-dozens-of-charlotte-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/ally-charitable-foundation-pledges-13m-in-grants-to-dozens-of-charlotte-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte developer sued by former employee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case is set for trial next May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-sued-by-former-employee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-sued-by-former-employee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium Health buys entire block in Atlanta for $70 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrium Health recently scooped up 40 acres in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-buys-entire-block-in-atlanta-for-70-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/atrium-health-buys-entire-block-in-atlanta-for-70-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As controversy swells, Mark Robinson defends business record in NC governor's race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's where Mark Robinson stands on some of the key business issues facing North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/as-controversy-swells-mark-robinson-defends-business-record-in-nc-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/as-controversy-swells-mark-robinson-defends-business-record-in-nc-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Crosland Southeast, CLT staff are shaping landmark development at airport’s front door]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destination District Central will span nearly 40 acres at the entrance of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-crosland-southeast-clt-staff-are-shaping-landmark-development-at-airports-front-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-crosland-southeast-clt-staff-are-shaping-landmark-development-at-airports-front-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Way enlists Nexus Search Partners for CEO search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interviews with candidates will begin this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/united-way-enlists-nexus-search-partners-for-ceo-search/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/united-way-enlists-nexus-search-partners-for-ceo-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America names two leaders to oversee new initiative linking investments, wealth management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte-based Bank of America is launching a new initiative aimed at growing connectivity between its investment bank and wealth management units, according to a memo reviewed by CBJ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-names-two-leaders-to-oversee-new-initiative-linking-investments-wealth-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/bank-of-america-names-two-leaders-to-oversee-new-initiative-linking-investments-wealth-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian manufacturer of EV chargers opens Charlotte HQ expected to create 300 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new jobs are expected to include average annual wages of $90,158.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/italian-manufacturer-of-ev-chargers-opens-charlotte-hq-expected-to-create-300-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/italian-manufacturer-of-ev-chargers-opens-charlotte-hq-expected-to-create-300-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Belk is opening its first outlet store in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belk Outlet is putting the finishing touches on its 67,000-square-foot location at Charlotte&rsquo;s Northlake Mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-belk-is-opening-its-first-outlet-store-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-belk-is-opening-its-first-outlet-store-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte tech startup adds fraternities, Boy Scouts as latest clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company got its start in 2015 as a fast, safe and anonymous communication system for college athletes. It continues to expand into other sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tech-startup-adds-fraternities-boy-scouts-as-latest-clients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-tech-startup-adds-fraternities-boy-scouts-as-latest-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT Alliance maps out busy agenda before naming new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLT Alliance has taken on a higher-profile advocacy role since former Bank of America executive Andrea Smith arrived as interim CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-alliance-maps-out-busy-agenda-before-naming-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-alliance-maps-out-busy-agenda-before-naming-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development delivers in one of Charlotte's hottest industrial areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 373,950-square-foot building is still fully available for lease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-delivers-in-one-of-charlottes-hottest-industrial-areas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/development-delivers-in-one-of-charlottes-hottest-industrial-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health remodels St. Jude clinic at children's hospital as part of larger expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novant's latest investment into Hemby Children's Hospital went toward remodeling the Carolinas' only St. Jude affiliate clinic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-remodels-st-jude-clinic-at-childrens-hospital-as-part-of-larger-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/novant-health-remodels-st-jude-clinic-at-childrens-hospital-as-part-of-larger-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small business center opens in one of Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two local organizations partnered to open a business center for entrepreneurs in west Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/small-business-center-opens-in-one-of-charlottes-corridors-of-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/small-business-center-opens-in-one-of-charlottes-corridors-of-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambling.com Group opens U.S. main office in lower South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-founder of Gambling.com Group sat down with CBJ to discuss sports betting in North Carolina and the company's next steps for expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gamblingcom-group-opens-us-main-office-in-lower-south-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/gamblingcom-group-opens-us-main-office-in-lower-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Charlotte agency helped Big East school Villanova update its look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent college sports clients include Fairleigh Dickinson University and Saint Peter&rsquo;s University &mdash; both known for major upsets in the NCAA men&rsquo;s basketball tournament of late &mdash; as well as Gardner-Webb University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-agency-helped-big-east-school-villanova-update-its-look/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/how-charlotte-agency-helped-big-east-school-villanova-update-its-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLL tapped as broker for looming Northlake Mall sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pending sale of financially distressed Northlake Mall is pushing forward, according to a filing in the N.C. General Court of Justice Superior Court Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jll-tapped-as-broker-for-looming-northlake-mall-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/jll-tapped-as-broker-for-looming-northlake-mall-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price reductions soar in Charlotte's housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home-price cuts across the Charlotte metro soared 86% in August when compared to the same month in 2023, according to Canopy Realtor Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/price-reductions-soar-in-charlottes-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/price-reductions-soar-in-charlottes-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte entrepreneur brings idea for women’s golf clothing line to fruition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The percentage of golfers who are female reached 26% last year, up from 20% in 2011, according to the National Golf Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-entrepreneur-brings-idea-for-womens-golf-clothing-line-to-fruition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-entrepreneur-brings-idea-for-womens-golf-clothing-line-to-fruition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piedmont Natural Gas plans to raise NC customer bills after settling rate case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piedmont Natural Gas' rate increase would take effect in November if the plan is approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/piedmont-natural-gas-plans-to-raise-nc-customer-bills-after-settling-rate-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/piedmont-natural-gas-plans-to-raise-nc-customer-bills-after-settling-rate-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte company completes $1B acquisition of UPS' logistics business unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte company is now the third-largest freight broker in North America after purchasing UPS' logistics business unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-completes-1b-acquisition-of-ups-logistics-business-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-completes-1b-acquisition-of-ups-logistics-business-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food manufacturer puts 200-job plant in hot NC county]]></title><description><![CDATA[A county in the Charlotte metro had been in the running for the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-manufacturer-puts-200-job-plant-in-hot-nc-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/food-manufacturer-puts-200-job-plant-in-hot-nc-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer plans project on remaining land once designated for Centene campus in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta developer plans to buy a 52-acre site once expected to be part of Centene's $1 billion corporate campus here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-project-on-remaining-land-once-designated-for-centene-campus-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/developer-plans-project-on-remaining-land-once-designated-for-centene-campus-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners named for the 2024 Carolina ORBIE Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief information officers and technology leaders from the Carolinas joined at The Westin Charlotte on September 13 for the Carolina ORBIE Awards.The keynote speaker and Leadership Award recipient was Darrell Thompson, CIO senior vice president of information technology with Coca-Cola Consolidated.<br />
The Super Global winner is Anthony Foust, Global CTO, Belron International Limited.The Global winner is Alan Habig, VP and CIO, Ingevity.The Large Enterprise winner is Sathish Muthukrishnan,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/winners-named-for-the-2024-carolina-orbie-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/winners-named-for-the-2024-carolina-orbie-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been a rough summer here': Charlotte airport CEO talks construction challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive in charge of Charlotte Douglas International Airport sees cause for hope to reduce delays and congestion outside and inside CLT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/its-been-a-rough-summer-here-charlotte-airport-ceo-talks-construction-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/its-been-a-rough-summer-here-charlotte-airport-ceo-talks-construction-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local developer wrapping up construction on west Charlotte industrial project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte developer expects to deliver the project in early October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-developer-wrapping-up-construction-on-west-charlotte-industrial-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/local-developer-wrapping-up-construction-on-west-charlotte-industrial-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Charlotte small-business owners more optimistic than their national peers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what a recent survey by U.S. Bank revealed about the sentiments of small-business owners in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/are-charlotte-small-business-owners-more-optimistic-than-their-national-peers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/are-charlotte-small-business-owners-more-optimistic-than-their-national-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte company doubles office space as it moves into restored South End buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company spent more than $1 million to renovate an industrial property in South End as its new headquarters. Here's a peek inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-doubles-office-space-as-it-moves-into-restored-south-end-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-company-doubles-office-space-as-it-moves-into-restored-south-end-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger restaurant backed by former NFL star sets sights on Charlotte for new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smalls Sliders &mdash; a fast-growing burger concept backed by a former NFL star &mdash; has inked a deal that would bring 12 restaurants to the Charlotte market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/burger-restaurant-backed-by-former-nfl-star-sets-sights-on-charlotte-for-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/burger-restaurant-backed-by-former-nfl-star-sets-sights-on-charlotte-for-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBJ names Health Care Heroes winners during awards event at The Westin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of Charlotte&rsquo;s most dedicated and innovative health-care professionals celebrated the joy of improving the lives of others during this CBJ awards event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cbj-names-health-care-heroes-winners-during-awards-event-at-the-westin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cbj-names-health-care-heroes-winners-during-awards-event-at-the-westin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocktail bar that opened during pandemic set to close in Mooresville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upscale venue in downtown Mooresville will close on Oct. 1, according to a social-media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cocktail-bar-that-opened-during-pandemic-set-to-close-in-mooresville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/cocktail-bar-that-opened-during-pandemic-set-to-close-in-mooresville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLT set to open $241M expansion with next round of new gates already in works]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLT will grow to 124 gates when a second expansion phase of Concourse A debuts &mdash; and more is to follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-set-to-open-241m-expansion-with-next-round-of-new-gates-already-in-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/clt-set-to-open-241m-expansion-with-next-round-of-new-gates-already-in-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When CLT Alliance expects to decide on next CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regional economic development group has been without a permanent CEO since May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/when-clt-alliance-expects-to-decide-on-next-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/when-clt-alliance-expects-to-decide-on-next-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte sports-tech startup Fastbreak.ai acquires Optimal Planning Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fastbreak.ai, a local sports-tech startup with has made its first acquisition, gaining several major clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-tech-startup-fastbreakai-acquires-optimal-planning-solutions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-sports-tech-startup-fastbreakai-acquires-optimal-planning-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Wells Fargo is in trouble with regulators again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some see the latest regulatory action dashing hopes that a punitive asset cap would be lifted soon. "The bank still has work to do," one analyst said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-wells-fargo-is-in-trouble-with-regulators-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/why-wells-fargo-is-in-trouble-with-regulators-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Norman mansion hitting market at $18.9M, making it one of region's most expensive home listings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lake Norman mansion, priced at almost $19 million, is the second-most expensive home listing in the Charlotte region. Take a tour inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lake-norman-mansion-hitting-market-at-189m-making-it-one-of-regions-most-expensive-home-listings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/lake-norman-mansion-hitting-market-at-189m-making-it-one-of-regions-most-expensive-home-listings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power 100: Innovators with big ideas for Charlotte's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[This third iteration of CBJ's Power 100 recognizes innovators &mdash; leaders from the region&rsquo;s institutions of all sizes, from top corporate and business executives to startup founders, as well as nonprofit, civic and political leaders. Meet each of them here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/power-100-innovators-with-big-ideas-for-charlottes-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/power-100-innovators-with-big-ideas-for-charlottes-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights: Foundation For The Carolinas’ Cathy Bessant on the future of philanthropy (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cathy Bessant, CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas, sits down with T.J. McCullough to discuss changes in leadership and how the foundation is helping address challenges facing the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-foundation-for-the-carolinas-cathy-bessant-on-the-future-of-philanthropy-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/executive-insights-foundation-for-the-carolinas-cathy-bessant-on-the-future-of-philanthropy-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction companies: These 3 types of partnerships help overcome industry challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The construction industry faces many ongoing challenges regardless of market sector or business size. Procurement issues, inflationary pressures and trade labor shortages continue to impact us and are among our biggest opportunities to manage to ensure project success. These are strategic initiatives for us to concentrate on because these global issues are not going away anytime soon.<br />
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and all the global trade disruptions and depleted inventory that followed ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-companies-these-3-types-of-partnerships-help-overcome-industry-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/construction-companies-these-3-types-of-partnerships-help-overcome-industry-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntersville's Birkdale Village shakes up tenant mix with new food options, expanded retail store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birkdale Village is shaking up its retail mix, with new food options and larger, long-term digs for one successful concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersvilles-birkdale-village-shakes-up-tenant-mix-with-new-food-options-expanded-retail-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/huntersvilles-birkdale-village-shakes-up-tenant-mix-with-new-food-options-expanded-retail-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Innovation Council hires Charlotte exec as new leader over fintech 'regulatory sandbox']]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Avramovic will serve as the group's first leader and is based in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-innovation-council-hires-charlotte-exec-as-new-leader-over-fintech-regulatory-sandbox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/nc-innovation-council-hires-charlotte-exec-as-new-leader-over-fintech-regulatory-sandbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armada Skate Shop to open store at Camp North End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local skateboarding staple Armada Skate Shop plans to open a store at Camp North End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/armada-skate-shop-to-open-store-at-camp-north-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/armada-skate-shop-to-open-store-at-camp-north-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German company takes on flights with new option for Charlotte business travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A global chauffeur company based in Germany is expanding in Charlotte to give business travelers an alternative to short-haul flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-takes-on-flights-with-new-option-for-charlotte-business-travelers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/german-company-takes-on-flights-with-new-option-for-charlotte-business-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National builder buys land at site of massive development with 800-plus homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The land purchase is tied to the national builder's 809-home project west of Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-builder-buys-land-at-site-of-massive-development-with-800-plus-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/national-builder-buys-land-at-site-of-massive-development-with-800-plus-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggots, other violations reported at NC drug factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina drug production facility run by a Chinese company violated multiple safety regulations, according to the FDA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/maggots-other-violations-reported-at-nc-drug-factory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/maggots-other-violations-reported-at-nc-drug-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuter rail line closer to reality in Charlotte with purchase of Norfolk Southern tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Line, which would link uptown and Davidson, has been a target project for more than 20 years in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/commuter-rail-line-closer-to-reality-in-charlotte-with-purchase-of-norfolk-southern-tracks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/commuter-rail-line-closer-to-reality-in-charlotte-with-purchase-of-norfolk-southern-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uptown rooftop restaurant, bar shows off $1.5M renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merchant &amp; Trade has wrapped up a $1.5 million revamp of its rooftop space in uptown Charlotte. Here's what to expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-rooftop-restaurant-bar-shows-off-15m-renovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/uptown-rooftop-restaurant-bar-shows-off-15m-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte developer kicks off apartment project in Optimist Park area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space Craft is gearing up to break ground on its sixth Charlotte apartment project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-kicks-off-apartment-project-in-optimist-park-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/charlotte-developer-kicks-off-apartment-project-in-optimist-park-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OrthoCarolina inks first NIL deal with top college football recruit from Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the first NIL deal for the Charlotte orthopedic practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/orthocarolina-inks-first-nil-deal-with-top-college-football-recruit-from-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-carolina/orthocarolina-inks-first-nil-deal-with-top-college-football-recruit-from-charlotte/</guid></item></channel></rss>