Catherine 'Kitty' Muccigrosso
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Catherine 'Kitty' Muccigrosso
@cmuccigrosso.bsky.social
Retail/business reporter @charlotteobserver.bsky.social
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Special Report: North Carolina released a list of names of the 104 people whose deaths were officially linked to Helene. We set out to document their lives.
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The storm stole more than 100 lives in North Carolina. Here are their stories.
This month, North Carolina released a list of names of the 104 people whose deaths were officially linked to Helene. We set out to document their lives.
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Big changes for NC-based lithium company under planned merger. Read more @charlotteobserver.com www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
New CEO and a name change coming for lithium mining company near Charlotte
The rebrand will follow the company’s merger with an Australian partner.
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April 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NC textile plant closing will put over 170 people out of work. Read more: @charlotteobserver.com www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
Latest Charlotte region textile mill closure will result in 170 jobs lost
The 62-year-old mill specializes in cut-resistant and flame retardant yarns.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It's part of @lowes-official.bsky.social strategy to capture more of the pro customer market share. Read more @charlotteobserver.com
Lowe’s to buy interior design company for $1.3 billion, expanding its pro market reach
The Mooresville-based home improvement chain has been focusing on growing its pro business.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Expectations for potential changes in the economy due to market volatility in 2025 were compared to pressures of the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic.

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6 takeaways from Bank of America earnings include tariffs, volatile markets
The bank had reported on its first-quarter revenue rise
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April 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“The U.S. economy came into this year doing pretty well,” Jay Bryson, chief economist at Wells Fargo, said Thursday. “But, unfortunately, growth has slowed.”

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5 ways Wells Fargo economists say tariffs will ‘significantly’ slow the economy
CEO Charlie Scharf also warned that tariffs could slow economic growth.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@charlotteobserver.com and The Herald spoke to 18 small businesses and advocates, restaurateurs and market experts and found they all had similar worries for the future. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
‘It’s messy.’ Tariff war leaves Charlotte and Rock Hill small businesses on edge
Local business people wonder how they will survive and if their costumers will stick around in the midst of Trump’s tariff war.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is an emotional project to be a part of.
Special Report: North Carolina released a list of names of the 104 people whose deaths were officially linked to Helene. We set out to document their lives.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/n...
The storm stole more than 100 lives in North Carolina. Here are their stories.
This month, North Carolina released a list of names of the 104 people whose deaths were officially linked to Helene. We set out to document their lives.
www.charlotteobserver.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Corporate employees called back to the office at the iconic Charlotte-based department store chain. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
Another Charlotte company decided to end remote work for its corporate employees
Since the pandemic, the company had promoted telework, saying productivity had improved.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It was named one of the Top Twenty Events in 2018 by Southeast Tourism Society.
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Why an NC city scrapped its popular Jiggy with the Piggy BBQ festival after 10 years
The annual citywide event was named among the top 20 events in the Southeast and featured pro and backyard barbecue competitions.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Among hundreds of JOANN store closings, here's which stores are impacted in the Charlotte region. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
Two craft stores around Charlotte region to close as retailer struggles with bankruptcy
The company submitted a list of about 500 of its 800 stores to close. Six are in North Carolina.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Revving up for F1 racing manufacturing right here in NASCAR country. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
F1 team plans $85M manufacturing facility in Concord in the heart of NASCAR country
Not to be outdone, a NASCAR affiliate is planning to spend up to $70 million to expand outside Charlotte.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Two companies in the Charlotte area failed to be the metrics needed to receive state tax incentives. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
NC yanks incentives for Charlotte-area firms that had pledged $200M investment, 900 jobs
Each company failed to meet the requirements to receive state Job Development Investment Grant payments
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February 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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BUSINESS: Honeywell is separating into three publicly traded companies, the Charlotte-based conglomerate said Thursday. But not all will be headquartered in Charlotte.

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In major move, Honeywell to split into three companies. Not all will remain in Charlotte.
Honeywell moved its global headquarters to Charlotte in 2018.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Honeywell splitting into three companies. At least one HQ will be in Charlotte. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
In major move, Honeywell to split into three companies. Not all will remain in Charlotte.
Honeywell moved its global headquarters to Charlotte in 2018.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
UPDATE: Over 260 people will lose their jobs in Charlotte, per WARN Notice filed with NC Department of Commerce. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
Retail giant closing its Charlotte corporate office with over 260 layoffs
The company is consolidating were intended to increase collaboration, innovation and speed.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The retail giant is closing the NC region office as the company consolidates corporate offices.
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Retail giant closing its Charlotte corporate office just months after earlier layoffs
The company is consolidating were intended to increase collaboration, innovation and speed.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The dispute between the N.C. Department of Revenue and Philip Morris centered on the technical issue of whether the cigarette maker could carry over millions of dollars in export tax credits to subsequent years.

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A big Charlotte-area employer is long-gone. So why is it getting an $11M tax refund now?
The legal dispute has been over a decade in the making.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
She was the only judicial candidate for the seat and would have become York County’s first female Circuit Court judge, but Republicans in the legislature led an effort to reject her despite her being found qualified by a state review panel. Andrew Dys/The Herald
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SC legislature rejects candidate for York County judge after Republicans opposed her
Melissa Inzerillo was the only candidate for SC circuit judge but lost a vote of the S.C. Senate and House Wednesday by a 93-54 count.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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We had a busy year @charlotteobserver.bsky.social. Led by @ranalcash.bsky.social we want to thank our readers for letting us serve you ... and stay tune for a highlight reel of over events. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Thank you, Observer readers, for letting us serve you with essential local journalism in 2024
The Charlotte Observer is boastful of its immense value to readers, with award-winning journalism, more reporters and new products in a banner year.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Art on the move: One of Charlotte’s largest arts festivals will have a new location.

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BOOM Charlotte immersive arts festival is on the move again with a new location
In its eighth year, the three-day fringe festival draws thousands of visitors highlighting diverse acts and performers.
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December 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM