May 8th

Today is Free Trade Day.

We should see a high of 81° with cloudy skies this afternoon and possible storms tonight.

Here are the top Charlotte Stories for May 8th, 2025:

Severe Storms Coming To Charlotte Today w/ Possible Hail, Flash Flooding, and Tornados

Everyone around the Charlotte region should stay weather alert today as a potent upper-level disturbance over the Tennessee Valley, is now pulling energy and...READ MORE

PPG Building New $380 Million Factory Just West of Charlotte

Global coatings giant PPG has announced plans to build a $380 million factory just to the west of Charlotte in Shelby, returning its brand...READ MORE

Charlotte Saw 9.8% Increase in Retail Businesses – 5th Highest in US

A recent analysis from Printastic spotlights the U.S. cities and states where physical retail is growing (and shrinking) fastest, and which locations could...READ MORE

“It’s a hoot and a holler away!” Tourists on a road trip through West Virginia’s country roads may be confused by this reply from....READ MORE

Charlotte-Based Fintech Firm AvidXchange Is Being Sold for $2.2 Billion

Charlotte-based fintech company AvidXchange is being acquired for $2.2 billion in an all-cash deal by private equity firm TPG and global payments company Corpay,...READ MORE

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