Cataloochee Ski Area Makes a Bold Move With a New Quad Chairlift 🎿
Cataloochee Ski Area upgrades its slopes with a new quad chairlift ahead of the 2025-2026 season. See how this impacts the region’s ski culture and tourism. ⛷️✨
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Wawa Expands Its Southern Footprint in North Carolina
Wawa’s Growth Signals Big Changes for the Tar Heel State Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain famous for its hoagies and cult-like fan base, is doubling down on its expansion into North Carolina. By the end of 2025, Wawa plans to open up to 10 new locations across the state, making the brand’s mark on…
Bridging Delays and Dollars: Charlotte City Council Approves Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge Contract 🚶♂️🌉
Charlotte OKs contract for I-277 Rail Trail Bridge, linking uptown & South End. Delayed until 2028, costs surge to $16.3M. 🚲 #CharlotteNews
Charlotte’s Housing Crisis Deepens: A Perfect Storm of Demand, Politics, and Investment 💰🏠
Charlotte’s housing market is on fire 🔥—rents climb, homeownership drifts further out of reach, and policy solutions lag. Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what’s next?
Charlotte Presses to Reclaim CIAA, But Key Venue Access and Costs Remain Unclear
Charlotte wants CIAA back 🏀 but the bid hinges on venues, state money, & hotel deals. Council presses for answers. Baltimore still in the mix.
Charlotte’s Climate Plan Moves Forward, But Will Business Get on Board?
Charlotte wants net-zero buildings & green transit 🚊🌱, but can it get businesses to join? SEAP’s new goals face pushback on cost & feasibility. Full report here. 👀⬇️
Scammers Prey on Charlotte’s Pet Owners—A New Low in Exploitation
Scammers exploit grieving Charlotte pet owners, posing as AC&C staff to demand payments for lost pets. Stay vigilant and protect yourself. 🐾 Learn more about stopping these predators!
Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan Clashes with Trump Over ‘Debanking’ Claims
Brian Moynihan of Bank of America faces sharp criticism from Trump over alleged “debanking” of conservatives at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 🎤💥 #CharlotteMercury
Honey’s Sticky Fingers: The Browser Extension That Robbed Us All 🐝💸
Honey promised deals, but delivered deception. From affiliate hijacks to coupon chaos, discover how this browser darling stung creators and users alike. 🕵️♀️
A Legacy of Advocacy: John Holmes III and the Vision for a Better Charlotte
🚲 Remembering John Holmes III, a passionate advocate for urban planning, cyclist safety, and equitable transit, who dedicated his life to improving Charlotte. 🏙️