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Companies & People

Elon, Queens outline Charlotte campus expansion under merger

CHARLOTTE — Elon and Queens outlined a Charlotte campus expansion under their proposed merger, with Elon estimating roughly $100 million in investment.

September 24, 2026

Government & Business

Regional board revives $4.3 billion I-77 South toll project

CHARLOTTE — A 64-5 regional vote restored the $4.3 billion I-77 South toll-lane project to NCDOT's public-private delivery process.

September 24, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Heatherwood pays $27.5 million for Charlotte South End site

CHARLOTTE — Heatherwood paid $27.5 million for 2.5 acres at 100 and 128 E. Park Ave. in South End, marking its second Charlotte acquisition.

September 24, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Charlotte metro single-family permits fall 28% through July

CHARLOTTE — Single-family permits in the Charlotte metro fell 28% through July, shrinking the authorized housing pipeline for builders, contractors and suppliers.

September 23, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Charlotte restores support for $3.2 billion I-77 South project

CHARLOTTE — City Council voted 7-4 to restore support for the $3.2 billion I-77 South express-lanes project, reversing its May opposition.

September 22, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Flagship buys Hickory medical facility for $51 million

HICKORY — Charlotte-based Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired a 92,516-square-foot medical office building and ambulatory surgery center for $51 million.

September 21, 2026

Companies & People

Charlotte’s Greenland Mines closes $35 million rare-earth acquisition

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-headquartered Greenland Mines has completed a $35 million acquisition giving it control of the Sarfartoq rare-earth project in southwest Greenland.

September 21, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Digital Realty builds 12-megawatt Uptown Charlotte data center

CHARLOTTE — Digital Realty is constructing a 200,000-square-foot, 12-megawatt fourth building at its Uptown data center campus.

September 18, 2026

Companies & People

Truist agrees to $5.5 billion loan sale, exits near-prime auto lending

CHARLOTTE - Truist agreed to sell $5.5 billion in auto loans and exit near-prime auto lending as part of a broader strategic review.

September 17, 2026

Companies & People

Shemar Electric USA plans $15 million Charlotte manufacturing hub

CHARLOTTE - Shemar Electric USA plans a $15 million headquarters and first U.S. manufacturing facility in north Charlotte, with 80 jobs expected.

September 17, 2026

Companies & People

Charlotte lands WTA headquarters, Finals with $14.4M state grant

CHARLOTTE - The Women's Tennis Association will move its global headquarters to Charlotte, which also will host the WTA Finals from 2027 through 2029 with a $14.4 million…

September 16, 2026

Companies & People

Carvana plans about 100 jobs at Charlotte inspection center

CHARLOTTE - Carvana plans to add inspection and reconditioning operations to its existing ADESA Charlotte site, a move expected to create about 100 jobs.

September 16, 2026

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