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Tourism: NC’s quiet economic engine
May 22. North Carolina’s tourism industry reached $35.6 billion, up more than $2 billion from the previous record of $33.3 billion in 2022. With nearly 43 million visitors from across the nation, North Carolina ranks No. 5 behind California, Florida, Texas and New York in domestic visitation. North Carolina also saw gains in the international […]
Five-acre Asheville estate hits the market at $24 million
May 21. A five-acre estate with a 13,000 square foot mansion and guest house is on the market for $24 million. Alec Cantley of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Asheville has the listing. Known as Deerhaven Gardens, the main house has 200 feet of accordion and nano doors framing mountain views, as well as six […]
Peoples Bank promotes 3 people
May 21. Newton-based Peoples Bank has promoted three officers: Connie Ollis, a banker for more than 40 years, has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Director of Compliance. Paula Parker has been named Senior Vice President, Retail Sales Manager. She has more than 30 years of experience. Amber Hoyle as Vice President, General Auditor. She […]
NC jobless rate holds steady at 3.5%
May. 17. The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 1,200 over the month to […]
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein will address LKN Chamber luncheon May 23
May 15. NC Attorney General Josh Stein will speak at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon May 23 at Northstone Country Club. The Democratic nominee for Governor will be speaking on “The State of the Business Environment in North Carolina.” He is expected to touch on how North Carolina is a great state to […]
Former mayor is Downtown Mooresville’s ‘Main Street Champion’
May 15. Miles Atkins, the former mayor of Mooresville, was named Downtown Mooresville’s 2023 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program, which works to stimulate economic development within the context of historic preservation across the state. The Champion award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to downtown […]
Hot Properties: Million-dollar deals
May 14. Recent home sales in excess of $1 million. $4,700,000 Landon & Caitlyn Eckles to William & Judy Wahl, 18930 Mary Ardrey Cir., Cornelius $2,100,000 Amber Gray to John Hondros, 18440 John Connor Rd., Cornelius $2,000,000 Loombergers LLC to Aaron & Sarah Ernst, 19515 Loom Ln., Cornelius $1,900,000 Brian & Jennifer Pace to Mark […]
Mecklenburg New Corporations
May 10. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Cornelius 3/18/24 Heart & Hands Home Builders Inc., Ray P. Santana, 21407 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 3/18/24 LoveNow365 Inc., Monique Mitchell, 8705 Creek Trail Ln. #525, Cornelius 3/18/24 S & S Properties Group LLC, Karen Sheffield, 19721 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius 3/19/24 FarLund […]
Small businesses recognized during Small Business Week in Lake Norman
May 9. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce celebrated Small Business Week by recognizing local small businesses that have excelled in their market. Recognized were: Tallie and Andy Upchurch from BIN 110 in Cornelius, Jasmine Egoavil owner of Brighter Smiles of Davidson, Kris Brodof and Christine Finandis representing owners Jodi Wright and Heather Scovel from […]
Fruitful Roots gains final approvals for new craft brewery in downtown Cornelius
May 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has unanimously approved rezoning for the proposed Fruitful Roots brewery on North Main Street just north of the Food Lion parking lot. Brothers Douglas Marion and Travis Marion and their wives Shannon and Chelsea, respectively, operating under the name Aspirational Adventures, plan a taproom and brewery […]
