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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 […]
United Bankshares post 3Q results
Oct. 27. United Bankshares third-quarter earnings were $102.6 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, as compared to $95.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. The quarter was highlighted by continued broad-based loan growth, net interest margin expansion and strong credit quality metrics. Annualized loan growth, excluding Paycheck Protection Program […]
blueharbor posts higher net
Oct. 26. Mooresville-based blueharbor bank third-quarter net income rose 45 percent to $2 million compared to the same year-ago quarter. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, the Bank reported net income of $4.86 million, and increase of 35 percent over the same period last year. Total assets rose to $418.6 million at Sept. 30, a […]
Warby Parker open in Birkdale Village
Oct. 26. [Updated Oct. 27]. Warby Parker will officially open in Birkdale Village on Saturday, Oct. 29. The company store will offer eye exams and carry the Warby Parker full sun and optical eyewear offerings, including the new Extended Sizing + Kids and Titanium Standards collections, the Warby Parker brand of daily contact lenses Scout as […]
