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We’re about a month out from a regional holiday tradition: the Southern Christmas Show. The annual event draws more than 100,000 people to the Park Expo and Conference Center, its home for almost 60 years. Organizers say that’s likely to change in the next few years, though. For more, Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
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Engin_Akyurt/PixabayNorth Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning gas retailers that they must pass along savings from the temporary suspension of the state’s gas tax.The state’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel was suspended Saturday and will remain suspended through Nov. 30 under a law passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Josh Stein. -
Corvid Technologies, a Mooresville defense contractor whose work includes missile defense and warhead designs, said Tuesday that it will add more than 400 new jobs as part of a $95 million expansion.
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Residents fighting a proposed asphalt plant in Clemmons discovered that one of their allies had a hidden agenda. Investigative reporter Lisa Sorg explains how the deception came to light. -
Mecklenburg County’s greenway network has grown by more than 20 miles in just a few years. As cooler weather draws more people outside — and darkness arrives earlier — what does safety look like on the trails? -
Discovery Place is nearly $15 million in debt to Mecklenburg County. The long-running museum says it’s not able to pay that amount, and in a few weeks the county could declare it in default. For more, Tony Mecia of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
A fight is brewing over a development proposal in Huntersville. It calls for a car wash and gas station on Statesville Road near Sam Furr Road, or state Highway 73. It’s the latest project from a north Mecklenburg developer whose past proposals have also aggravated nearby residents. -
The Charlotte region’s housing market cooled in August after a relatively steady summer, as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty continued to influence buyers and sellers. -
The five-year sunset of price caps draws criticism. Atrium deal for WakeMed still needs approval from the North Carolina Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. -
Huntington National Bank is adding its name to Charlotte’s skyline.The bank plans to install signage at the top of the One South tower in uptown Charlotte, joining Wells Fargo and Truist among banks with prominent branding on the city’s skyscrapers.The Huntington sign will face South Tryon Street and include programmable lighting that can change colors for community events and observances.Installation is expected in the coming weeks. -
A 99-year-old building in uptown Charlotte is set to be demolished. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission designated it a historic landmark in 2004. So why is it coming down? -
A Mecklenburg County judge has approved a settlement between former Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and a boy who accused Ball of driving over his foot. -
On a 5-2 vote, the board approved changes to WakeMed's articles of incorporation and a transfer agreement. The Federal Trade Commission will have to approve the deal before it becomes final.
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