The Queen City

Charlotte Among Fastest Growing Cities in US

Jason Curts — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:48:35 +0000

Charlotte and Raleigh rank among the top 10 U.S. cities in population growth, and Charlotte has risen from the nation’s 20th-largest city to its 19th, according to U.S. Census estimates released Wednesday. Also, Cary, a Raleigh suburb, is the fifth-fastest-growing U.S. city of more than 100,000 people, the Census Bureau says. They’re all indicators of the Carolinas’ [...]

The Truth about Charlotte’s New Home Market

Jason Curts — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:08:30 +0000

A great site has emerged (Charlotte Between The Lines) that’s trying to give some factual data about Charlotte’s real estate market, given the national media’s attention of what they call a “slumping” housing era. With all the attention the national real estate market is receiving, it’s easy to lose sight of Charlotte’s relative strength. But the [...]

Charlotte Home prices here still gaining

Jason Curts — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:56:23 +0000

The Charlotte region again ranks among the nation’s urban markets with appreciating real estate. The Charlotte region notched its third month Tuesday as the only one of 20 urban markets nationwide still showing rising home prices. Area prices rose a little less than 1 percent for the 12 months through March, according to the widely followed [...]

Housing Prices Still Rising? Only in Charlotte

Jason Curts — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:22:02 +0000

Charlotte was the sole major U.S. city where housing prices have risen over the last year, according to results revealed today for a widely watched index. Housing prices dropped in February at the fastest rate ever, the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller found. The results indicate that the housing slump is gaining momentum and showing no signs [...]

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Jason Curts — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:43:18 +0000

I got this message from a friend of mine, Bruce Doskocil. Just trying to help spread the word on an important issue. The rest of this post are his words… As some of you know, I work for a non-profit in Charlotte, The Family Center, that works to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. April is [...]

Jobs still being added in Charlotte

Jason Curts — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:35:35 +0000

Despite a slowing economy, Charlotte’s business community continued to grow in the first quarter, according to a report released Tuesday from the Charlotte Chamber. There were 282 new businesses or expansions announced in the first quarter of this year, and those firms will create 3,010 new jobs, the report said. That’s slightly fewer than in the first [...]

Union County – 7th Fastest Growing County in Nation

Jason Curts — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:26:13 +0000

Newcomers propelled two Charlotte-area counties to rank among the nation’s fastest-growing last year, according to a U.S. Census analysis released today. Union County ranked seventh among fast-growing U.S. counties with populations over 10,000. Mecklenburg, meanwhile, was 10th in sheer number of people gained in that time. It added about 32,000 people. The numbers came as no surprise [...]

Indian Trail Residents will Vote on Beer/Wine

Jason Curts — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:27:08 +0000

INDIAN TRAIL –Residents will decide in May whether restaurants and hotels in town can serve beer and wine. The Indian Trail town council Tuesday agreed by a 4-1 vote to allow citizens to vote on a modified version of the referendum that council member Jeff Goodall presented in January. The Goodall version would have asked residents whether [...]

Forbes: Charlotte one of best cities for House Hunting

Jason Curts — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:36:28 +0000

Just like in-state neighbor Raleigh, Charlotte has expanded quickly as the result of an economic boom that has drawn many residents from the North and Northeast. The financial sector is largely responsible and this is something to keep an eye on as banks’ woes continue. While the city continues to grow, building activity has supplied [...]

CPCC Career Fair in Charlotte

Jason Curts — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:37:01 +0000

Central Piedmont Community College will be having its annual Career Fair on March 6, 2009 at the Grady Cole Center. Get a job Network with recruiters Gather information about employers Learn about co-op and internship opportunities Professional Dress is Required. Parking without a CPCC Permit is $2.00 The event is open to both students and the general public. Check out CPCC for more [...]