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1 week ago | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff |Michael Graff |Zachery Eanes |Laura Barrero |Ashley Mahoney |McKenzie Rankin
We've rounded up a dozen of North Carolina's best beaches — as decided by readers — from the northern Outer Banks to Sunset Beach. Why it matters: It's nearly summer, and we live in one of the finest states in the land for beach season. Of note: Beaches are listed in no particular order. Oak IslandOak Island. Photo: Zachery Eanes/AxiosLocated 30 minutes south of Wilmington, near the mouth of Cape Fear, Oak Island's small-scale charms have remained even as Brunswick County's population soars.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
axios.com | Ashley Mahoney |Katie Peralta Soloff |Maxwell Millington |Alexis Clinton
Chayil Johnson grew up in New Orleans, where he started cooking at age 13. He later worked on a team with Emeril Lagasse, which helped him land a college scholarship, as the Washington Post reported . Photo: Courtesy of Community Matters CafeState of play: Some of Charlotte’s are still with us, like Dorothy “Dot” Counts-Scoggins, who integrated Charlotte’s schools on Sept.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff |McKenzie Rankin
Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic brand semaglutide medication arranged at a pharmacy on Nov. 27, 2023. Prescriptions of appetite suppressing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs skyrocketed 300% from 2020 to 2022. Photo: George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe number of prescriptions for anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is rising in North Carolina, just as it is nationwide — a trend that could have substantial effects on a range of industries, from preventative care to food retail and distribution.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
axios.com | Ashley Mahoney |Laura Barrero |Katie Peralta Soloff
ğ Reclectic will open Feb. 7 at 10500 Centrum Parkway in Pineville, selling overstock and returned items from brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and Nuuly. (Charlotte magazine)ğ Captain Munnerlyn, a former Carolina Panthers player, has been named head football coach at Chambers High. (Observer)ğ« A lawsuit against Charlotte Latin School is heading to the North Carolina Supreme Court. In the lawsuit, two parents say their children were improperly expelled.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
Craftwork's growth comes at a challenging time for startups, as investors have generally been cautious and picky.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
Advent International, a Boston-based private equity firm, will acquire Sauer Brands Inc. — the parent company of Duke's Mayonnaise — from Falfurrias Capital Partners, the Charlotte firm founded by former bank execs including Hugh McColl and Marc Oken. (🔒 Observer)New England Investment Partners, a real estate investment firm, has purchased the 32-story tower at 121 W. Trade St. in Uptown from LPC Realty Advisors, according to a statement from CBRE, which negotiated the sale.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
Here we go, hoagie lovers. Wawa is adding up to 10 more stores in North Carolina this year, from the eastern part of the state to the Triangle. Why it matters: The Pennsylvania-based convenience store has an avid fan base that rivals that of an SEC football team. And it's been expanding into North Carolina since opening its first store in the state last spring in the Outer Banks.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
TreesCharlotte will host a tree adoption event this weekend, distributing 600 free trees to east Charlotte residents. Why it matters: A vibrant tree canopy contributes to the overall well-being of the community, helping maintain clean air and water and adding to the city's beauty. How it works: Anyone who lives in the following zip codes can register for two trees and mulch free of charge: 28205, 28206, 28212, 28213, 28215 and 28227, per TreesCharlotte. • Registration is open now and required.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
The Charlotte Area Transit System's festive holiday bus is back, offering free rides through Jan. 4, 2025. How it works: Decked out in winter-themed wrap, the bus is on random routes throughout the Charlotte region for the season. If you hop on it, your trip is free, CATS said this week.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
axios.com | Katie Peralta Soloff
Heist Brewing faces a $306,000 lien, filed by Contents Restoration Services of Charlotte, which performed water damage mitigation after a fire over the summer at the NoDa brewpub, which remains temporarily closed. (CBJ 🔒)Duke Energy can build two new natural gas-powered generators at the Marshall Steam Station on Lake Norman — which would replace two coal boilers by the early 2030s — after gaining approval from state regulators.
