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Flat Rock estate asks just under $6 million
April 8. One of the most storied estates in the Blue Ridge region is on the market for $5,995,000. Located at 365 Sherwood Drive S, Hopewood—formerly known as Sherwood—encompasses nearly six acres of curated gardens, timeless architecture, and refined living spaces. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lush sanctuary is marketed exclusively […]
You Decide: Can We ‘Have It All?’
April 7. By Mike Walden. [Commentary] After earlier jobs in the private sector (furniture) and the government sector (local and federal), I found my ultimate career in teaching. As I look back, I had a fabulous 43-year career at North Carolina State University teaching economics to students and to the public through the University’s Extension […]
HomeTrust Bank, with a major branch in Cornelius, has new market president
April 3. Rob McCain is the new Charlotte market president for HomeTrust Bank which has a branch at 17065 Nat Bynum Lane in Cornelius. McCain will focus on increasing the bank’s presence in the market, with the primary responsibility of growing commercial and business revenue while working with team members across two offices. He will […]
Upscale specialty retailer will spend millions to upfit former Total Wine space
April 3. Pleased with its performance in Birkdale Village, Williams-Sonoma Inc.—the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retail conglomerate—will open a Pottery Barn there in time for the holiday shopping season. Pottery Barn will take over the former Total Wine space at 8709 Townley Road, not far from the new Cheesecake Factory. The total […]
Mike Bryant is new County manager
April 2. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has hired Mike Bryant as the next County manager, replacing Dena R. Diorio who is retiring June 30. In his current role as deputy Mecklenburg County manager, Bryant is responsible for financial services and internal support. He provides executive oversight of the Financial Services Department, the Office […]
Newsmakers Breakfast April 24 features entrepreneurs
The next Newsmakers Breakfast takes place Thursday April 24 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. A Newsmakers Breakfast featuring two entrepreneurs–Robin Salzman and John Bradford–takes place Thursday April 24 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Salzman Salzman was the long-time co-owner of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership. She is the co-founder of The Serve […]
NC jobless rate was 3.7% in February
March 28. The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 3,448 over the month to […]
Rubbermaid recognizes maintenance workers, custodians
March 25. Huntersville-based Rubbermaid Commercial Products honored 100 local maintenance workers and custodians at Central Piedmont Community College on Monday, surprising them with gifts and recognizing their hard work. Held during Employee Appreciation Month, the event was part of a larger company initiative that aims to highlight the impact that maintenance workers, custodians, and building […]
You Decide: Why Are Recession Fears Back?
March 24. By Mike Walden. [Commentary] There’s a word most economists don’t want to hear, and it begins with an “r.” I’ll give you a 5-second countdown to guess: 5,4,3,2,1. Buzz, time’s up. The word is “recession,” and I expect most of you guessed correctly. Yes, after being out of the headlines for most of […]
Mecklenburg jobless rate at 4%
March 24. Unemployment rates increased in 99 counties in January 2025 and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.3 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.0 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro areas, Asheville had the highest rate at […]
