Target Marches Into Newport Commons as 200 Homes Remake Rock Hill Gateway
County planners approved Newport Commons, greenlighting a Target‑anchored center and about 195 homes on roughly 97 acres near Rock Hill. The project reroutes commercial frontage to Old York Road and includes traffic mitigations.
Uptown Showdown: Wells Fargo Workers Press Charlotte Pay Fight and Union Deal
Wells Fargo employees and union supporters rallied in Uptown Charlotte, delivering a petition and demanding a fair contract as NLRB complaints proceed. Organizers say bargaining has dragged on and want protections for staff.
Gastonia Bets Big on FUSE: Hotel, Food Hub Aim to Keep Cash Downtown
Gastonia has asked developers to propose a hotel beside the downtown conference center and a dining destination at 212 West Main to strengthen the FUSE District. The city says the moves would help keep conference business and visitors downtown.
Charlotte Docs Sound Alarm As Beloved Sleep Aid Gets Linked To Heart Trouble
A large review presented at the AHA links year-plus melatonin use in people with chronic insomnia to higher heart-failure and death rates, prompting experts to urge caution. Clinicians recommend talking to your doctor and prioritizing behavioral treatments.












