Charlotte County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is seeking local volunteers with expertise in areas like building and banking to address affordable housing needs.

Balenciaga opened its first North Carolina store at Charlotte's SouthPark Mall, positioned near other luxury brands, offering a range of fashion items.

Charlotte's FY2023 CBI Annual Report shows a $2.85M investment in MWSBE bond contracts to promote economic diversity, an increase in professional services spending, and improvements in training and support for local businesses.

Off-duty Pineville Police Officer Christopher Jackson was charged with DWI and related offenses after being found unresponsive in his car by CMPD. He has been suspended without pay pending a court appearance and internal review.

Bank of America is raising its minimum hourly wage to $24 in October, benefiting full and part-time employees.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling is hosting a hazardous waste collection event on September 18 for nonresidential entities. Fees are reduced and appointments are required. The first five participants receive a $100 discount.

Duke Energy Carolinas customers will see a rate hike in September and a larger decrease in January due to fuel cost adjustments and potential nuclear tax credits.

Falfurrias Management Partners has invested in snack manufacturer Snak King, with financial details undisclosed, aiming to bolster expertise and growth.

Mecklenburg County News announces two training programs for small business growth, targeting minority and women owners and businesses looking to expand, starting in January 2025.

IHOP franchisee Suncakes agreed to pay $40,000 to settle an EEOC religious discrimination and retaliation suit after allegedly firing an employee for not working Sundays due to his faith.

Wiers Farm Inc. expands its recall across several states for produce like cucumbers and peppers due to listeria risks, advising consumers to return items or dispose of them.

A North Carolina business owner, James Christopher Robinson, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for tax and credit card fraud totaling about $4.4 million.

Krispy Kreme has sold the majority of its stake in Insomnia Cookies for an estimated $350 million, retaining 34% ownership, to focus on its core doughnut business.