Parkdale Mills filed a WARN notice to close its Lexington plant on June 7, 2026, cutting 68 jobs — the second North Carolina plant to shutter this year.

Sealed Air, the Charlotte maker of Bubble Wrap and CRYOVAC, was taken private on April 9 in a $10.3B buyout by CD&R, ending its public trading.

Local builders say AI data‑center buying and global supply shocks have doubled some RAM and storage prices, adding roughly $200 to typical PC builds.

A Chain Store Guide report shows Walmart, Harris Teeter and Food Lion still capture about 60% of Charlotte‑area grocery spending as sales hit a record $10.8B.

More than 25,000 frozen pizzas and focaccia were recalled after metal fragments were found in slow‑roasted tomatoes.

North Carolina added roughly 29 Dollar General stores in the past year, pushing the state past Georgia to become the nation’s No. 2 for the chain.

Charlotte‑based Krispy Kreme closed two deals this month that together generated about $120M in cash as the company pushes a refranchising‑led turnaround. Management says proceeds will help pare debt and fund growth.

Honeywell will invest roughly $500M to modernize military‑tech production under a Pentagon framework; Charlotte could see supply‑chain and job effects depending on where work lands.

A WARN notice lists 188 workers affected after parking management at Charlotte Douglas shifts to a new contractor. Some may be rehired, but many face separation.

A WARN filing shows Family Dollar will close its Matthews distribution center by mid‑2026, putting about 373 workers at risk and prompting state outreach.

A Powerball ticket sold at JD Gas & Grocery in Dover matched five white balls and, with Power Play, doubled to a $2 million prize; winners have 180 days to claim.

Berkshire Hathaway trimmed millions of Bank of America shares in recent filings, reducing a major stake while remaining one of the bank’s largest outside investors.

A North Carolina WARN filing shows a Kenco warehouse in Charlotte will eliminate 86 jobs at its General Drive facility, effective May 17.