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Custom Flavors, a California flavor science company, just opened its first East Coast facility in Concord, N.C.
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Ely Portillo/WFAECharlotte City Council has been saying a word the business community isn't used to hearing a lot more lately: no. The council's latest "no" is in the form of a 150-day moratorium on new data centers. After decades of growth in the pursuit of becoming a world-class city, some are saying it's time to do more about the growing pains many in our community are feeling. For more, Marshall Terry is joined by The Charlotte Ledger’s Ashley Fahey for our segment BizWorthy. -
David Zalubowski/APConstruction of North Carolina's first Buc-ee's store in Mebane will begin Wednesday. The popular Texas chain of gas stations and convenience stores is expected to open the location in late 2027.
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Carowinds announced plans for a new ride Monday that's set to open in 2027. The ride, called Rip Roarin’ Falls, could break three world records, including the world’s tallest log flume drop at 100 feet. -
Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning Inc. on June 8 that is expected to create 1,000 new jobs at Corning’s manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, along with additional construction jobs tied to facility expansions. -
American Airlines is temporarily suspending two routes out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of rising jet fuel costs. -
The analysis indicates that growth within urban areas can be better for cities' bottom line, compared to building on greenfield sites at the outer reaches of town. -
For decades, the so-called Charlotte Way has meant collegial government, deference to business leaders and a shared belief that growth is good for a world-class city. Now, after several less business-friendly votes by a new City Council, some leaders worry the Charlotte Way is cracking. Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE Executive Editor Ely Portillo for our weekly segment BizWorthy. -
The Charlotte Fire Department reopened a historic firehouse on West 28th Street on Wednesday, June 3, as part of its Fire Facilities Plan. -
Northlake Mall opened just 21 years ago. But after years of rising vacancies, the city of Charlotte is proposing to designate the mall and surrounding area as a federally approved opportunity zone. The zones are meant to encourage development in economically distressed areas. -
A Charlotte City Council committee has advanced a proposal that would effectively ban street vending across most of the city, while continuing to debate whether repeat violations should carry criminal penalties. -
Average gasoline prices in Charlotte have fallen just over 16 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.98 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 665 stations in the city. -
NC Local examined the patchwork of how hundreds of cities and towns handle property taxes in North Carolina – from low taxes on beach homes to high tax rates in small towns.
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