Charlotte Community Alarmed as ICE "Sensitive Locations" Policy Revoked, Advocates Urge Protective Measures for Students
Immigration advocates in Charlotte report increased concern following the Trump administration's end of "sensitive location" policies, resulting in a climate of fear affecting parents and schools.
Monroe, NC Beckons Entrepreneurs with Booming Population and Lower Sales Tax Rates as Per Latest B2B Reviews Report
Monroe, NC is highlighted as a top city for businesses, given its population growth, low sales tax, affordable real estate, and proximity to Charlotte. It offers good logistics, a strong workforce, and cultural benefits.
Rock Hill Takes Steps to Repurpose Former Carolina Panthers Facility Site into Economic Hub
Rock Hill city leaders have approved rezoning for the site initially planned for the Carolina Panthers' practice facility, opening up opportunities for various industries after financial disagreements halted the original project.
Monroe Rewards Hamilton Drywall Products with $23,000 Incentive for Economic Growth Contributions
Monroe awarded Hamilton Drywall Products $23,000 as part of an economic incentive for investing $1.5 million locally. The company has been in Monroe since the pandemic and plans further expansion, with city support of $115,000 over five years.
Union County Seeks Balance Between Growth and Preservation with New Rural Land Use Plan
Union County's Rural Land Use Plan, emerging in early 2024, seeks to balance growth and preservation amidst a population boom. The plan faces public review before potentially being adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
American Fuji Seal Commits to Job Creation and Multi-Million Investment in Hickory's Trivium Corporate Center
American Fuji Seal commits to creating 20+ jobs and investing $10-$30 million in Hickory, NC, with incentives for exceeding investment targets. Local officials praise the company's growth and its positive impact on the local economy.
Cabinet Giant Locks Down 247K-SF Warehouse Play in Concord
National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry bought a 247,000-square-foot building at AXIAL Bonds Farm in Concord and will fully occupy the facility, Crescent Communities says. The purchase fills one of three newly built warehouses at the Concord campus.
Ballantyne Office Park Shake-Up as 411 New Homes Move In
A sketch plan filed this week would add about 411 apartments and townhomes at 10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, part of Northwood’s ongoing effort to remake the Ballantyne campus. The proposal would convert an office parcel near Rushmore One into five apartment buildings and seven townhomes.
Local Money Pro Cracks $100 Million, Plants Flag In New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans-based JECohen topped $100M in assets under management on Jan. 31, 2026 as the firm prepares a Cotton Exchange headquarters renovation and street-level restaurant. The milestone follows a 2025 merger and strong 2025 investment returns.
Knights Pitch $40 Million Curveball To Local Leaders For Uptown Ballpark Fix-Up
The Charlotte Knights are asking Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for $40 million to replace aging systems at Truist Field, arguing upgrades are needed to keep the Uptown venue a year‑round draw. The pitch puts local leaders on the hook for a major public‑funding decision.
Justin Timberlake Backs Night-Golf Makeover At Pebble Creek In Indian Trail
Justin Timberlake‑backed 3's has filed for permits to redevelop Pebble Creek Golf Course in Indian Trail, targeting a lit par‑3 venue with a 'Grubhouse' restaurant. Neighbors and town planners will now vet the plans in upcoming hearings.
Lake Norman Mega-Compound Carved Up Into Twin $7.5 Million Prizes
A Lake Norman waterfront compound that once carried a $15M price tag has been carved into two $7.5M parcels to widen buyer interest, including developers. Local listings show a mix of residential buildings and a sailing club that make the site unique.
North Carolina’s Affordable Rentals Vanish As Poorest Renters Get Squeezed
A new NLIHC report finds North Carolina has just 38 affordable and available rentals per 100 extremely low‑income households, leaving many renters severely cost‑burdened. The shortage is concentrated in major metros and across the state.
East Charlotte Church Neighbors Erupt Over New Senior Housing Plan
Charlotte Council approved a contested rezoning for senior affordable housing behind Calvary Church, prompting neighbor fears about traffic, services and concentrated development. City documents show commitments for sidewalks and long-term affordability, but funding is still required.
Charlotte’s BRD Land Puts 14,000 Future Home Sites On The Block After Bankruptcy
Charlotte developer BRD Land & Investment has filed Chapter 11 and begun marketing parts of its development portfolio, putting thousands of lots and local projects up for sale. The move follows a downturn in demand that the company says hit first‑time buyers hardest.
From Empty Office Land To 318 Rentals: Charlotte’s Centene Tract Gets A Fast-Track Makeover
Flournoy Development bought nearly 52 acres from Centene in University Research Park and says it will start a two‑phase apartment project that includes about 318 units. City approvals and infrastructure work will shape the build schedule.
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.
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.
City Hall Showdown as Mayor Sinks Hearing on Charlotte Data Center Boom
Mayor Vi Lyles cast the tie-breaking vote after a 6-5 split, leaving a proposed multi‑million‑square‑foot project and talk of a moratorium unresolved. Residents and some council members want faster action on protections for water, power and health.
Charlotte Affordable Housing Giant Fitch Irick Snapped Up by Linville Capital
Linville Capital has bought Charlotte’s Fitch Irick, folding the 500‑employee affordable‑housing operator into its platform and promising investment to scale projects. The move arrives amid tight local affordability and rising eviction filings.
Shuttered Manor Theater Block Gets Green Light for Big Eastover Comeback
City Council approved a rezoning that clears the way for "The Manor" redevelopment at the former Manor Theatre, enabling roughly 120–130 homes and new retail. Developers and city filings say the project aims to remake the Providence Road frontage into a walkable neighborhood center.
Lancaster Lakefront Boom Approves 1,490 New Homes in Edgewater Sprawl
Lancaster County approved a preliminary plat for Catawba Ridge: a Contender America plan for roughly 1,490 homes across about 841 acres with open space and future retail. The project now moves into civil plans and infrastructure work.
Lakefront Charlotte Plaza Gets Pricey Makeover As Shoppes Become The Boardwalk
Red Hill Ventures has renamed The Shoppes at University Place as The Boardwalk at University City and pledged a $5M‑plus refresh of the lakefront plaza. The move aims to turn the strip into a stronger dining and community hub near UNC Charlotte.
Downtown Pineville Finally Lands First Big Apartment Build Since 1998
Highline Partners has broken ground on Heritage Pineville, a 241‑unit mixed‑use project at 307 College Street that includes 5,000 sq ft of retail and aims for a 2028 delivery. The development is the town’s first major apartment build since 1998.
Bank Snatches Back Brooklyn Village Land as Uptown Mega-Deal Sputters
Part of the 17-acre Brooklyn Village site in Uptown Charlotte was returned to its lender after a foreclosure notice, putting the $700 million redevelopment in doubt. The move hands title to two Phase I parcels that had been graded but never built.
Mooresville Dream Home Turns $1.6 Million Nightmare as Builder Ghosts Couple
A Mooresville couple says their builder walked away — leaving flooding and hundreds of thousands in repairs — and a court entered an almost $1.6M default judgment. Public dockets show Nest and related entities tied to a string of suits.
Small-Town South Carolina Snags $1.2 Billion Magnet Plant Jackpot
USA Rare Earth will lease an 800,000‑sq‑ft plant in Bailey Industrial Park as part of a roughly $1.2B project that the company says will bring about 490 manufacturing jobs. Federal CHIPS support and shifting defense rules add urgency to the buildout.
Lake Norman Mansion Party Plan Sunk After Nantz Road Uproar
After heavy local pushback the Griffin family withdrew a rezoning for a Lake Norman events venue and says it will retool the site as a lower‑volume, members‑style club. Town records and meeting minutes show the property at 18311 and 18323 Nantz Road.
