PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at Studio Movie Grill in north Charlotte, plans for uptown
Studio Movie Grill has doubled down on the Charlotte market with a second theater. The 52,000-plus square-foot location delivers an elevated movie-going experience in its quest to capture a share of people’s entertainment spending, says Jenelle.....»»
CBJ Morning Buzz: Where Charlotte ranks among top spots for young professionals; Bank of America"s new digs uptown
In local news: Once again, North Carolina's largest metros get a nod as attractive places for young professionals, with Charlotte trailing Raleigh — but both landing in the top 10 — in a recent study of major cities nationwide. For the rankin.....»»
PHOTOS: Renderings reveal plans for major upgrades to Raleigh"s PNC Arena
A major overhaul of PNC Arena moved closer to reality Monday. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC), which is based in Pittsburgh, has the naming rights to the Raleigh, North Carolina arena, which is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes a.....»»
Charlotte leaders seek input on plan to guide growth in uptown, surrounding neighborhoods
Charlotte Center City Partners kicked off a series of focus groups and large-scale brainstorming sessions on Thursday as part of its latest vision plan update. The 76-acre redevelopment site known as Camp North End hosted the gathering, a fitting .....»»
International financial group opens uptown office with plans to add 300 jobs
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. recently opened a new office in Charlotte as part of a plan to establish an eastern U.S. hub and create 300 jobs here......»»
(PHOTOS) Here’s what to expect on your first trip along I-77 Express lanes north of Charlotte
There’s a feeling of freedom when you flick on your left blinker and exit the traffic lanes into a new express lane. CBJ photographer Melissa Key and I did just that this morning after I-77 Mobility Partners opened the Interstate 77 express lane.....»»
How one yoga studio plans to stay afloat in a crowded fitness market (PHOTOS)
After opening its Folsom studio about five years ago, the locally owned Spotted Dog Yoga has adjusted its business model amid heightened competition on the local fitness scene. "We had to re-create ourselves so that we stood out," said co-owner Nick .....»»
California burger joint sets opening in midtown Charlotte
This California burger joint opens its first Charlotte restaurant this week. The Habit Burger Grill plans to open its doors on May 2. That 2,800-square-foot restaurant is located at 209 S. Kings Drive, across from Target in midtown Charlotte. It is.....»»
Charlotte developer plans adaptive-reuse project west of uptown
White Point Partners has targeted the warehouse buildings at 2001 W. Morehead St., at the edge of the Ashley Park neighborhood, for a rezoning that would allow renovation of the existing buildings for new uses......»»
Scenes from Thunder Over Louisville 2019 (PHOTOS)
Thunder Over Louisville turned 30 on Saturday, and as usual organizers of the event celebrated with one of the biggest parties anywhere. The annual air show and 30-minute fireworks display — one of the largest in North America — found perfect weath.....»»
Bank of America plans to raise minimum wage to $20 an hour over two years
plans to raise its minimum wage to $20 an hour over two years. The baseline will rise to $17 on May 1 and then climb to $20 in 2021, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender said Tuesday in a... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Volkswagen subsidiary plans Charlotte, Triad charging stations for electric vehicles
Greensboro is one of a handful of cities in North Carolina that will get new charging stations for electric vehicles this summer through Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America. Electrify America already has five operating charging stations in the s.....»»
Dole Food seeking to set up corporate office in North Carolina
Several clues indicate agricultural giant Dole Food Co., the world's largest grower and distributor of fruits and vegetables, is looking to establish a corporate presence in uptown Charlotte......»»
Owner of McBob"s plans new restaurant Tusk on North Avenue
A new restaurant is planned for Milwaukee's west side and it promises to bring elephant-themed decor and beer-infused fare under one roof. The owner of longtime Irish restaurant McBob's Pub & Grill is planning to open another nearby restaurant ca.....»»
Ikea cancels plans for second store in North Carolina
It's been almost a year to the day since Swedish furniture giant Ikea announced plans to open a store at Cary Towne Center — its second in the Carolinas after arriving in Charlotte almost a decade ago. Now, the town says the retailer is no longer co.....»»
Photos: Houston Texans player turns profit on North Carolina home recently sold in auction
The Charlotte, North Carolina, mansion of Houston Texans player Johnathan Joseph has sold following an online auction last month. According to Mecklenburg County property records, the 15,454-square-foot gated home carried a sale price of $3.25 mill.....»»
Photos: Houston Texans player turns profit on home recently sold in auction
The Charlotte, North Carolina, mansion of Houston Texans player Johnathan Joseph has sold following an online auction last month. According to Mecklenburg County property records, the 15,454-square-foot gated home carried a sale price of $3.25 mill.....»»
Apple’s Big Content Plans Just Got Bigger—It Wants to Make Feature Films
With Cartoon Saloon, an Ireland-based, Oscar-nominated animation studio. Apple has decided on its next Hollywood act: making feature films. A deal is near for the rights to an animated movie as part of it.....»»
Apple’s Big Content Plans Just Got Bigger — It Wants to Make Feature Films
With Cartoon Saloon, an Ireland-based, Oscar-nominated animation studio. Apple has decided on its next Hollywood act: making feature films. A deal is near for the rights to an animated movie as part of it.....»»
The Fresh Market closing 15 stores, including one in Charlotte
The Fresh Market plans to shutter 15 underperforming stores across nine states. That includes its location in north Charlotte at 3024 Prosperity Church Road. The Greensboro-based specialty grocer opened that store in November 2014. No timetable.....»»
AT&T reveals three more cities for 5G launch by end of year
AT&T Inc on Friday named Oklahoma City, Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, as three more cities where it plans launch its next-generation wireless network, or 5G, by the end of the year......»»