North Carolina's State Auditor has launched an investigation into alleged financial irregularities within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This inquiry follows a formal request for a criminal investigation from the District Attorney. The auditor's... — read more 

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education has fired Superintendent Crystal Hill. This decision followed a period of controversy and an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. The board voted 5-4 to make this change... — read more 

Queens University has confirmed a limited number of layoffs following its merger with Elon University. These workforce reductions have impacted faculty and staff members. The university has not provided specific details on the exact number of... — read more 

The Charlotte, NC area experienced job growth in August 2026, adding 2,800 positions. This figure is lower than the 4,600 jobs gained in the preceding month of July. Over the past five years, the region has averaged approximately 2,500 new jobs... — read more 

Queens University has confirmed a limited number of layoffs following its merger with Elon University. These workforce reductions have impacted faculty and staff members. The university has not provided specific details on the exact number of... — read more 

Spandrel Development Partners will introduce the W Hotels brand to Charlotte, North Carolina. The new hotel will be the hospitality centerpiece of the 400 South Tryon development. It will feature 200 keys, including guestrooms and suites. The hotel... — read more 

The Charlotte, NC area experienced a decrease in its unemployment rate in July 2026. This rate fell by 0.5 percentage points compared to the previous year. The unemployment rate reflects individuals actively seeking work but currently without... — read more 

North Carolina has terminated a job creation grant for TTI Floor Care North America. The company failed to meet its hiring commitments in Charlotte. As a result, the manufacturer will close its local facility by year-end. TTI Floor Care must repay... — read more 

McClatchy has significantly reduced its workforce at The Charlotte Observer, eliminating eight positions. This move represents a quarter of the newsroom staff and aims to prioritize content valued by subscribers. The layoffs include various roles... — read more 

Charlotte-based real estate developer Crescent Communities has reduced its staff by 15 percent. The company cited a slower development market as a primary reason for the layoffs. These organizational changes were made to improve operational... — read more 

Wells Fargo executives indicated that further layoffs are expected as the company aims to increase efficiency. Technology and AI are expected to play a role in achieving this goal. The bank has seen its employee count decrease for 24 consecutive... — read more 

Family Dollar announced significant layoffs impacting 373 workers as it closes its Matthews distribution center. This closure marks the end of the company's nearly 70-year distribution presence in North Carolina. The layoffs are part of a broader... — read more 

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Just noticed that tcs.com has been advertising a very large number of IT jobs across the spectrum in Charlotte NC since October. To me this means TCS has targeted Charlotte NC and is moving into this area in a very big way and if you currently have a... — read more