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Unemployment data from NC Dept. of Commerce, WalletHub
Dec. 2. For the week of Nov. 21, new unemployment claims in North Carolina were 35.95 percent lower than in the previous week, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most. But new data released yesterday by the NC Dept. of Commerce is not as rosy. Unemployment rates […]
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July 21. Jessica Johnson has been promoted to Senior Marketing Director at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty North Carolina. She was Regional Marketing Director for the Charlotte and Lake Norman regions. Her new position is a strategic step forward in advancing the brand’s presence across North Carolina. She will guide regional marketing initiatives with a focus […]
July 15. By Mike Walden. [Commentary] When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about the national debt in six years. If anything, concerns about the national debt have increased recently. So, it’s time for an update addressing several important questions — how bad is the debt, what […]
July 9. More than 750 jobs are coming to Charlotte based on major economic development wins announced yesterday. —Citigroup will create 510 additional jobs in Charlotte. The global financial services company will invest $16.1 million for a major office facility in Mecklenburg County. The average salary will be $131,832, with an annual payroll impact of […]
June 27. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 session of Leadership Lake Norman. The program, open to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the region, helps develop a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing visionary and progressive leadership. The tuition for the […]
June 24. Gov. Josh Stein will induct former Mayor and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for a lifelong career in public service. According to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society website, the award honors “persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities […]
