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Business News

Brighthouse Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Brighthouse Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) — Brighthouse Financial Inc. (BHF) on Tuesday reported a loss of $493 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of $8.22. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $4.25 per share. Exceeding Expectations The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment

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Breaking News

Website Block Leaves Charlotte Residents Frustrated and Disconnected

Charlotte Residents of Charlotte were met with frustration and disappointment today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be greeted with a message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The error message, coded as Error 451, left many wondering why they were being blocked from viewing the content. Technical Glitch or Regional Restriction? As users tried to access the website, which offers a variety of

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Art

Charlotte Embraces Traditional Scottish Music with Queen City Pipe & Drums

Charlotte Embraces Traditional Scottish Music with Queen City Pipe & Drums Charlotte, N.C. – May 7, 2024 The Queen City Pipe & Drums band is bringing the rich sounds of traditional Scottish music to Charlotte, captivating audiences with their melodic bagpipes and drums. Band Director Andrea Jones shared insights into the band’s history and mission during a special session with Adam Wurtzel on “Up ‘n Adam”. A Cultural Journey Originating

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Breaking News

Multiple fire departments extinguish blaze at north Charlotte home

“`html Multiple fire departments extinguish blaze at north Charlotte home CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Firefighters from multiple departments battled a blaze at a north Charlotte home early Tuesday morning. The Charlotte Fire Department assisted the Long Creek and Cooks volunteer departments with the fire on Maggie Laney Drive, just off Capps Hill Mine Road, around 3 a.m. Fire Breakout Flames were seen coming from the home, and it appeared

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Charity

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week May 6, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. – Atrium Health is proud to recognize and celebrate all nurses during National Nurses Week, especially the nearly 12,000 dedicated nurses across the Greater Charlotte area. Nurses Week is recognized every year May 6-12 to honor those who see nursing as more than just a profession and rather selflessly answer the call to compassionately care

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Business News

Charlotte, N.C.: JELD-WEN Reports Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Charlotte, N.C.: JELD-WEN Reports Q1 Earnings Snapshot JELD-WEN Reports First Quarter Loss CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) — JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (JELD) announced on Monday that it reported a loss of $27.7 million in its first quarter. The Charlotte-based company stated that the loss equated to 32 cents per share. However, after adjusting for one-time gains and costs, their earnings came in at 21 cents per share, surpassing the expectations of

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Events/What's Happening

TMGOC Ventures Marks Moxy Charlotte Uptown ‘Topping Out’ Milestone

TMGOC Ventures Marks Moxy Charlotte Uptown ‘Topping Out’ Milestone May 6, 2024 By Jack Hale CHARLOTTE, N.C. – TMGOC Ventures (TMGOC), a real estate and development private equity firm, has reached a significant milestone with the ‘topping out’ of the upcoming Moxy Charlotte Uptown. The new Marriott-branded property, designed for Millennials and business travelers seeking a blend of work and play, is set to open in Q1 2025 following the

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Breaking News

Charlotte families seek justice in $50+ million wrongful death suit

Charlotte families seek justice in $50+ million wrongful death suit Tragedy Strikes the SouthPark Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The families of two men who tragically lost their lives in a massive construction fire in Charlotte’s SouthPark area in 2023 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages. The victims, 30-year-old Demonte Tyree Sherrill and 50-year-old Reuben Holmes, perished on May 18 after a fire engulfed

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Firefighters tackling shopping center blaze
Breaking News

Fire Breaks Out at Busy South Charlotte Shopping Center

Firefighters extinguish flames at busy south Charlotte shopping center CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Firefighters responded to a fire inside a busy south Charlotte shopping center early Monday morning. The Charlotte Fire Department reported the fire around 1:45 a.m. at the Arboretum. The fire appeared to have started in the Tacos 4 Life, but several other connecting businesses also seemed impacted. Firefighters battled the flames for about 40 minutes before

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Concerts

Charlotte: Alvvays Treat Fans to Whimsical Shoegaze-y Rock

Charlotte: Alvvays Treat Fans to Whimsical Shoegaze-y Rock By: HERE News In their return to Charlotte, Alvvays treated fans to an onslaught of their whimsical brand of shoegaze-y rock It’s been nine long years since Charlotte’s heard the shimmering guitars and ethereal vocals of Molly Rankin and her Canadian dream pop band, Alvvays. The revered indie rockers performed for a sold-out crowd at The Underground on a drizzly Saturday night,

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