WASHINGTON – As part of the ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $352.6 million in Emergency Relief (ER)...
Atrium Health Implementing Visitor Restrictions to Help Protect Patients
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2025 – As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene and staying home when...
CLT Airport Handles Winter Weather with Extensive Deicing Efforts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (#CLTairport) reported impressive statistics from its winter weather operations over the weekend, ensuring safe travel for passengers despite challenging conditions. 184 planes were deiced. 50 tons of solid deicer were applied...
Duke Energy Names Harry Sideris as New CEO, Effective April 1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective April 1, 2025. Sideris, currently president, will succeed Lynn...
SCVB Launches Search for New Executive Director
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and appoint a new Executive Director by May 2025. For the past three years, all SCVB operations, including the Executive Director...
Mortgage Rates Near 7% as Affordability Challenges Persist
In the first full week of the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stayed elevated, just below 7%, continuing to challenge homebuyers amid high housing prices and limited inventory. Economic resilience has kept upward pressure on mortgage rates, further straining...
Troutman Receives Clean Audit Report for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Troutman, NC – The Town of Troutman received a clean audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, signaling strong financial management and accountability. Accountant Alan Thompson presented the audit findings during Thursday's town council meeting, commending Finance...
Governor Stein, HUD Announce $1.65 Billion for Helene Recovery in WNC
On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein joined The Honorable Adrianne Todman, head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville to announce two major Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) awards, totaling more than $1.65...
Attorney General Sues Six Landlords for Illegal Rent Hikes
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued six landlords for illegally working together and with the software company RealPage to raise North Carolinians’ rents. The six landlords are Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Blackstone’s LivCor LLC, Camden Property...
Tillis Helps Secure $1.65 Billion in Disaster Block Grants for WNC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced $1.65 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. This funding comes directly from the bipartisan...