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Cornelius New Corporations

Nov. 8. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 9/16/24 Angel Accounting LLC, Gano Duann Ashcraft, 9021 Chagrin Dr. Apt. 103, Cornelius 9/17/24 Huber Accounting & Bookkeeping Services LLC, Kimberly A. Huber, 1628 Lovers Lawn Trce., Cornelius 9/17/24 The Green Arena LLC, Paul Arena, 17020 Shady Glen Dr., Cornelius 9/18/24 Apex […]

NC may be more disaster-prone than we thought

Nov. 7. From hurricanes to tornadoes, natural disasters are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. In 2023, the United States faced 28 climate disasters that caused $95.1 billion in damage and resulted in 492 fatalities. With Helene fresh in our minds, it turns out that North Carolina is the 12th most disaster-prone state in […]

Howard Hanna|Allen Tate acquire Low Country firm

Nov. 6. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, in partnership with Allen Tate Realtors, has acquired The Alliance Group Realty, a real estate firm with offices in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC. This announcement marks Howard Hanna | Allen Tate’s entry into the South Carolina Low Country region. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is one […]

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Davidson: New Corporations

Nov. 4. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 8/16/24 Batch Bakery LLC, Theresa Lynn Balintfy Lee, 15729 Queens Trail Dr., Davidson 8/16/24 Justin Groody LLC, Justin Groody, 520 Catawba Ave., Davidson 8/16/24 Lindberg and Gee LLC, Chris R. Gee, 1037 Southwest Dr., Davidson 8/19/24 CAAP Investments LLC, Christopher M. King, […]

Analysis: How Can Social Security be Saved?

Nov. 4. [Analysis] By Mike Walden. My wife and I have been receiving monthly Social Security payments for several years. We also receive monthly payments from other retirement programs, so we are lucky not to depend only on Social Security for financial support. Still, Social Security is an important part of our monthly income. This […]

Huntersville New Corporations

Nov.. 1. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 8/16/24 Apex Tech Team LLC, Jacob Cohen, 14311 Reese Blvd. Ste. A 2-308, Huntersville 8/16/24 New California Renovations LLC, Victor Alfonso Orozco, 7318 Darblay St., Huntersville 8/19/24 LPT Logistics LLC, Patrick Robinson, 7201 Tanner Creek Dr., Huntersville 8/19/24 The Terence and Jill […]

Meck jobless rate falls from August to September

Oct. 31. Unemployment rates decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. In Mecklenburg County, the not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 3.1 percent from 4.3 percent in August. A year ago, the unemployment rate was also 3.1 percent in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.6 percent while […]

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75% of professionals will job hunt in January; how to stand out

Oct. 29. In today’s oversaturated job market, standing out to your dream employer can feel like an uphill battle. Recent studies have found that 80 percent of applications don’t make it past the shortlist stage, and just 2% of applicants are selected for a job interview. Wix.com has seven tips to help your application stand […]

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Public safety officers honored by LKN Chamber

Oct. 28. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce presented awards to first responders at all three North Meck towns. 2024 recipients included: Officer David Ibarra – Cornelius Police Department, Corporal Andrew J. “AJ” Heitmann- Davidson Police Department, Detective Dillon Smith – Huntersville Police Department, Firefighter George Ross IV – Cornelius Lemley Fire Department, Engineer Wayne […]

United Bank announces earnings

Oct. 28. United Bankshares reported earnings for the third quarter of 2024 of $95.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. Third quarter of 2024 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average equity, and average tangible equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.28%, 7.72%, and 12.59%, respectively. Quotable “We are excited to announce this quarter’s earnings,” […]