JetZero is creating a new factory in Greensboro, NC, pledging to create 14,500 jobs over 10 years with a $4.7 billion investment. The facility aims to produce the fuel-efficient Z4 aircraft, boosting the local and state economy.

Bojangles, a fast food chain, considers a sale over $1.5 billion, aiming to expand its footprint and riding the growth in chicken-oriented restaurants.

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC has selected Charlotte for its North American headquarters, investing $7 million and creating 276 jobs in the Ballantyne neighborhood with an average salary of $134,000.

Canadian company AVL Manufacturing is expanding to Charlotte, NC, creating 325 jobs and investing $56 million, with focus on industrial enclosures for various sectors.

Hickory's mulch sales continue every Friday, starting May 30 after a brief pause for Memorial Day. Residents can purchase mulch from the Yard Waste Facility for their gardening needs.

BHS Corrugated North America is opening a new 25,000-square-foot Experience Center in Charlotte, with over 50 new jobs expected. The center will focus on innovation and customer experience in the corrugated industry.

Charlotte's oldest Dairy Queen on Wilkinson Boulevard was sold for $1.1 million to Khan & Singh Property Management LLC, with future plans undisclosed.

Jalon Williams transitions from a machinist to an entrepreneur, leveraging his skills to start an embroidery business, inspired by his early love for LEGOs and building.

Hickory, NC, invested $40 million in urban renewal, spurring over $115 million in development. Crafting Hickory Magazine details these projects and the city's growth strategy.

REBEL, a recommerce platform, has expanded to a 279,000 sq ft facility in Kannapolis, NC, focusing on selling discounted home goods while promoting sustainability to address retail's return crisis.

Michelin Guide will expand to include North and South Carolina, recognizing the American South's culinary scene.

A man from Charlotte died after being shot near Atlanta's State Farm Arena during the NCAA Tournament; police are investigating with no suspect info released.

Odyssey Logistics has selected Charlotte for its global HQ, promising over 80 jobs and a $111,000 average salary. This move aligns with Charlotte's status as a corporate hub.