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Flair Trade could open this month
June 12. Flair Trade is expecting to start taking in consignments in mid-June and open for sale at the end of June. Owner Szilva Harman had hoped to re-open the store in its new location at 20430 W. Catawba Ave. (near Big Bite’z) a year ago but delays with permits and construction kept the project […]
International Kitchen & Bath celebrates 35 years
June 11. International Kitchen & Bath is marking 35 years in the local remodeling industry. Founded by Brian Tarle in Cornelius in 1989, the business moved to its current location three years later at 201 Griffith St. in Davidson.
NC unemployment picture better than much of the US
June 11. Unemployment claims in North Carolina last week were 8.28 percent lower than in the previous week and 10.78 percent lower than last year, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most. In that regard, North Caroliina is near the bottom of the list, and that’s a […]
Concord, Mooresville among 51 communities landing ‘Main Street’ honors
June 7. Fifty-one North Carolina municipalities have received “Main Street America” accreditation status for 2024, including Concord and Mooresville. The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center works in partnership with Main Street America to identify local programs that meet national performance standards. To quality for Accredited status—Main Street America’s top designation tier—communities must demonstrate […]
Why are so many people moving to NC, plus nine other states?
June 6. Based on recent data from Forbes and Click Storage, the top 10 states Americans are moving to are Texas, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Nevada, Maine, Delaware, and Idaho. Each one offers unique attractions and benefits that make them appealing destinations. Karl Graham from Click Storage analyzed why the Top 10 […]
NC Attorney General Josh Stein provides ‘State of Business Climate’ for LKN Chamber
June 5. NC Attorney General Josh Stein gave an overview of the business climate at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Legislative PowerLuncheon at NorthStone Country Club. Stein, the Democratic candidate for governor, said he has focused on making sure that North Carolina’s economy is healthy. “I’m running for governor because I believe in the promise of […]
161-acre estate hits market at $25 million
May 31. A 161-acre estate with a mile of frontage on the French Broad River has hit the market for $25 million. Located at 3903 Island Ford Road in Brevard, “Blue Fish Farm” includes a 6,150 square foot mansion, a guest house, a pool house and a three-bedroom treehouse. There are also a theater, fitness […]
2024 Leadership Lake Norman class graduates
May 31. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce 2023-24 Leadership Lake Norman class graduated after an exploration of the Lake Norman region, encompassing historical landmarks, manufacturing and educational institutions as well as town governments, economic development, first responders and even a visit to the water treatment plant. Graduates of this year’s program included: Andy Yates […]
Alexander Cahill is new affordable housing director in Davidson
May 28. Alexander Cahill is the new Affordable Housing & Equity Director for the Town of Davidson. His most recent roles include working with the City & County of Durham, where he led the Growth Management & Strategic Support divisions. In this work, he oversaw the Training & Onboarding program, Planning for Affordability Program, Racial […]
Mortgage delinquencies are increasing
May 23. With the rate of mortgage delinquency rising in all 50 states, a new WalletHub study says North Carolina ranks sixth among the states where mortgage delinquency is increasing the most. From the fourth quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, delinquencies in North Carolina rose 18.49 percent. The smallest increase was […]
