Wall Street is wonky, and there's plenty of economic uncertainty, with the R-word — recession — being thrown around a lot lately. WFAE's Marshall Terry and the Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia talk about that business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

Charlotte has long been nicknamed “Banktown” because of the financial institutions headquartered here, but maybe it’s time for a new moniker: “Washtown” — car wash town, specifically. The city has quietly become home to the biggest car wash company in the U.S. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this local business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

Some critics say it appears Atrium Health is double dipping on tax refunds. Under North Carolina law, nonprofits like Atrium are limited to $45 million in sales tax refunds each year. But the hospital system may have used a legal loophole to get an even bigger refund. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this local business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

One of Charlotte’s most well-known companies, Belk, recently announced workers at its corporate headquarters would have to return to the office at least three days a week. Some workers believe Belk is trying to force out some employees. The Ledger's Tony Mecia and WFAE's Marshall Terry discuss this local business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

Has Charlotte’s construction boom gone bust? The number of new apartments started last year hit a five-year low. And the start of construction on new office buildings, retail and restaurant spaces was the lowest it’s been in more than a decade. That’s according to new data compiled by CoStar Group. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this local business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

Charlotte will be at the center of the professional golf world in May, when Quail Hollow Club hosts the PGA Championship. The city is expected to get an economic boost as golf fans flood hotels and restaurants. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this local business news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.

East Charlotte is undergoing tremendous change. At the heart of it is Eastland Yards, an 80-acre mixed-use development on the former Eastland Mall site. The Ledger's Tony Mecia and WFAE's Marshall Terry discuss this, and other local business news, on this week's BizWorthy.

You know how it seems like you’re getting charged for more things every time you see a doctor? That could include emailing your doctor with a simple question. The Ledger's Tony Mecia and WFAE's Marshall Terry discuss this, and other local business news, on this week's BizWorthy.

TikTok creators are nervously watching to see how the Supreme Court will rule on a federal law that would ban the app in the U.S. or force it to be sold because of national security concerns. While TikTok is primarily known for the endless short videos of users dancing or lip-synching, for some users it's key to their business. The Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia joins WFAE's Marshall Terry to discuss this, and other local business news, on this week's BizWorthy.

Remember Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance that went into effect in 2023? One of the most contentious parts of the change meant to guide future development was allowing triplexes in neighborhoods previously only zoned for single-family homes. The first of those new triplexes are now hitting the market. The Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia joins WFAE's Marshall Terry to discuss this, and other local business news, on this week's BizWorthy.