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NC jobless rate dipped, despite high inflation, threat of recession
Nov. 7. For the week of Oct. 24, new unemployment claims in North Carolina were 25.28 percent lower than in the previous week, despite high inflation and the threat of a recession, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings. Of note —Weekly unemployment claims in North Carolina decreased by 25.28 percent compared to the previous week. This […]
Banana Republic likely to close next year in Birkdale Village; Barnes & Noble, Dick’s staying
Nov 7. The Banana Republic in Birkdale Village will likely close next year when its lease expires, according the NAP, Birkdale Village owners. NAP is in negotiation with the brand that will take the space and “cannot share that information until the lease is fully executed.” Meanwhile, NAP says the hotel that will take over […]
Cheers to The Hideaway LKN, the new kid on the 28031 bar scene
Nov. 4. By TL Bernthal. Three Lake Norman couples are opening a new bar in Cornelius that they hope will become the next great neighborhood bar along with being a venue to give back to the community. The grand opening of The Hideaway LKN will be celebrated with live entertainment 8 pm – 2 am […]
All shades of eyeglasses sold in Birkdale Village
Nov. 4. The Sunglass Hut will remain part of Birkdale Reimagined, even now that Warby Parker is within walking distance just across the street. North American Properties, the owners of Birkdale Village, say: “Yes, Sunglass Hut will remain a part of the mix.” Sunny services Sunglass Hut, born in 1971 as a small family business […]
Voting power calculated by WalletHub; check out where NC stands
Nov. 3. Tuesday, Nov. 8, is the date of the midterm elections in the U.S., and it’s your chance to have a say in who calls the shots in government— and on your wallet. As Americans head to the polls, WalletHub has identified the states with the most and least influential voters in the country. In […]
NAP says Banana Republic will leave Birkdale Village
Nov. 2. By Mike McGinnis. At a community meeting yesterday, North American Properties officials said Banana Republic, the global apparel and accessories chain, would be leaving Birkdale Village at an unknown date in the future. Employees at the Banana Republic store in Birkdale did not comment. Birkdale Village is asking the Town of Huntersville for […]
Long-delayed mixed-use project ready to commence at Birkdale Golf
Nov. 1. Birkdale Golf Course is expected to close for eight months to make way for a long-planned development by Gustafson Partners that is said to have an economic development impact on the order of $45 million. The new development will include retail, commercial and a 140-room hotel, as well as residential. Construction, which will […]
Survey looks at changes in jobless rates among states
Oct. 25. September’s jobs report showed a slowdown in growth. The economy gained 263,000 non-farm payroll jobs, down from 315,000 the previous month. In September, there were notable gains in sectors including health care and leisure and hospitality. Now, the U.S. unemployment rate sits at 3.5%, down from the nearly historic high of 14.7 percent […]
Handel’s cones and dishes, pints and quarts, sundaes, malts coming soon
Oct. 25. An ice cream shop based in Ohio will open in Cornelius, joining other Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream franchises in North Carolina. Handel’s will open in at The Shops at The Fresh Market and another in Steele Creek. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is made fresh daily at each store, as it has been […]
2 new stores open in Birkdale Village, plus update
Oct. 24. By TL Bernthal. Two of the promised newcomers are now open at Birkdale Village. Icebox Cryotherapy on Cranlyn Road where Zoës Kitchen used to be and Baby Airlie in the kiosks near the movie theater are now open. With airlie Baby open at 16940 B Birkdale Commons Pkwy. Kiosk 4, all the kiosks […]
