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NC jobless rate stays at 3.6% while national rate edges upward by .1%
July 19. The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2024 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent. North Carolina’s jobless rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 924 over the month to […]
NC is the state with the 8th most financial distress
July 17. According to a nationwide WalletHub survey, North Carolina is the eighth most financially distressed state, with more personal financial troubles than 42 other states. North Carolina’s Financial Distress (1=Most Distressed; 25=Average.): 15th – Average Credit Score (March 2024) 27th – Change in the Average Number of Accounts in Distress – Q1 2024 vs. […]
You Decide: Have Cities Reached Their Peak?
July 16. By Mike Walden. [Analysis] I grew up in a rural region outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1950s and early ‘60s. Our home was around the corner from my paternal grandfather’s farm. I enjoyed the open spaces and clean air. Traffic was minimal, so I could ride my bike everywhere. However, there were […]
Hot Properties: Million-dollar deals
July 11. Recent home sales in excess of $1 million. $3,125,000 Matthew & Laura Woodford to David Cameron, 15536 Fisherman Rest Ct., Cornelius $2,300,000 Jennifer Dunn to Matthew & Lura Woodford, 17037 Freshwater Ln., Cornelius $2,125,000 John & Joy Evans to Bruce & Catherine Hildyard, 18016 Mulligan Ln., Cornelius $2,000,000 John Haddock Sr. & Marcia […]
LKN Chamber Business Expo in October
July 11. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Business Expo back to the Huntersville Recreation Center on Verhoeff Drive Oct. 8. Lake Norman’s largest business trade show—it’s the chamber’s signature event since 2001—will feature more than 100 vendor booths. The trade show showcases a wide variety of small businesses in such industries […]
Chamber luncheon features GOP candidate for governor
July 8. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, will be the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon speaker at NorthStone Country Club on Aug. 15. Robinson will present his vision for the state just as NC Attorney General Josh Stein did at the May PowerLuncheon. Background Robinson, the first black Lieutenant Governor […]
‘Great Race,’ named for the 1960s movie, will return to Mooresville in 2025
July 2. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race will stop in Mooresville next year, the first time since 2021. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. The race will start in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 21, and end in Irmo, SC on Sunday, […]
Leadership Lake Norman is accepting applications
July 1. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 session of Leadership Lake Norman. In addition to Chamber members, the program is also open to non-members wishing to expand their knowledge of the region. Leadership Lake Norman, in its 28th year, helps develop informed, committed, and qualified individuals […]
Focus Friday: No. 1 regional issue is traffic
June 28. By Dave Vieser. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce welcomed top officials from Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville to their June Focus Friday event. It didn’t take long for moderator Beth Cashion to ask what’s the most frequent concern the town officials hear about from their residents. The unanimous response: Traffic congestion. “Many residents […]
Foxcroft Wine open in Birkdale Village
June 26. Huntersville native Conrad Hunter opened Foxcroft Wine Co.’s newest location in Birkdale Village Wednesday. The company’s fifth location has a prime spot overlooking the community gathering space, more than 40 wines available by the glass and a food menu is inspired by wine-driven cultures. “Elevated classics” like House-Ground Burger and Truffle Fries, charcuterie […]
