Lash Group Announced Plans To Add 1,200 New Jobs In Fort Mill

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Lash Group Announced Plans To Add 1,200 New Jobs In Fort Mill

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The Lash Group recently opened their new new headquarters in Fort Mill and they are now in an intense hiring spree for the rest of the summer.

The company plans on using the new five-story, 250,000-square-foot Kingsley Park building to double the 1,200-person work force by 2020 – adding 1,200 new jobs to the Fort Mill workforce.

The local startup was originally founded in 1993 around a small kitchen table in Charlotte by Peyton Howell and several others.

In the past 20 years, they’ve grown into one of America’s leading patient support services companies, offering fully automated patient access and adherence programs.

You can now browse all new job openings around the Charlotte region here.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $748,000 to Accelerate Cleantech Entrepreneurship in NC

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $748,000 to Accelerate Cleantech Entrepreneurship in NC

The U.S. Department of Commerce have announced that Joules Accelerator (Joules) and the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) were jointly awarded a $748,244 grant from the Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 Challenge.

The award will enable Joules and RTCC to create a cleantech commercialization corridor (“C3”) in the greater Charlotte and Research Triangle regions, providing a platform for cleantech startups to deliver technology solutions to North Carolina communities. The three-year grant will bring municipalities, utilities, universities, and industry partners together to identify regional problems, build cross-sector partnerships, and facilitate opportunities for pilots and demonstration projects for cleantech startups.

“We’re excited to unite the innovation economies of Charlotte and the Triangle. Bringing one of the country’s largest electric utilities and the largest cluster of smart grid companies together to focus on the development and deployment of clean technologies will have tremendous economic benefits for North Carolina. This model will bring municipalities – both small and large – to the same table, to benefit from the same access to advanced technologies, in a way that hasn’t existed before,” said Bob Irvin, Executive Director of Joules Accelerator.

The Charlotte and Research Triangle regions are already advancing cleantech initiatives like smart cities, renewables deployment, electric and connected vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. The new cleantech corridor will leverage the complementary assets of both regions to advance clean energy, sustainability, and resiliency solutions for communities across North Carolina.

“Triangle communities are leading the way in cleantech implementation – from testing technologies in innovation districts to setting long-term goals for clean energy usage. They know the impact technology can have on sustainability. Winning this grant allows us to bring key community partners to the table to address concerns about our shared future – while also strengthening our ecosystem of cleantech startups and bringing tangible economic benefits to the region,” said Susan Sanford, Executive Director of the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster.

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded $21 million to 40 organizations (from over 230 applicants) in 2018 to create or expand cluster-focused entrepreneurship and technology transfer programs through the i6 Challenge. Housed within the Economic Development Administration, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship manages the Regional Innovation Strategies program and i6 Challenge to foster innovation and the commercialization of new technologies, products, processes, and services with the goal of promoting productivity and economic growth in the United States. More information about the i6 Challenge may be found on the US EDA website.

North Carolina Introducing New Bill To Further Decriminalize Marijuana

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State Senator Mujtaba Mohammed recently introduced a bill to further decriminalize the possession of marijuana in our state.

Mecklenburg County’s 38th District representative said the bill is part of his campaign promise to “build people, not prisons.”

Senate Bill 58 seeks to increase the amount of Marijuana required for both misdemeanors and felonies, reading:

“If the quantity of the controlled substance exceeds three ounces (currently 1/2 ounce) of marijuana or one-twentieth of an ounce of the extracted resin of marijuana, commonly known as hashish, the violation shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. If the quantity of the controlled substance exceeds 16 ounces (currently 1.5 ounces) of marijuana, or three-twentieths of an ounce (avoirdupois) of the extracted resin of marijuana, commonly known as hashish, or if the controlled substance consists of any quantity of synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols or tetrahydrocannabinols isolated from the resin of marijuana, the violation shall be punishable as a Class I felony.”

If the S.B. 58 passes, it will apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1 of 2019.

What do you think of the new bill? 

Random Charlotte Man Attacks Pat McCrory’s Car With A Large Stick

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Random Charlotte Man Attacks Pat McCrory’s Car With A Large Stick

North Carolina’s former governor Pat McCrory was just attacked by a Charlotte man with a large tree limb.

This past Wednesday at about 4:30 pm, near Selwyn and Runnymede, McCrory stopped for a man who was standing in the road, he recalled on his radio show.

McCrory rolled down his window and asked the man to move on, at which point the man recognized him. “Wait a minute, I recognize you, you’re Pat McCrory you blankety blank blank blank.”

The man then began swinging the staff he was carrying (which seemed to have come from a nearby tree) at McCrory’s car. The former governor said he wanted to get out of his car, but didn’t want the incident to become a big story. He instead drove away and called the police.

According to the police report, the suspect caused roughly $600 in damage to McCrory’s car. No arrests have been made at this time.

What Is a Pending Order in Forex?

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What Is a Pending Order in Forex?

There are many ways to trade forex, with no right or wrong; good or bad. For every trader’s style and personality, there is a trading method that feels the most comfortable. While market orders are the main type of orders that are traded, bought and sold, another type is called a pending order. Here are some of the things you should know about how to trade pending orders.

How to Set Pending Orders

A pending order, unlike a market order, is set for some time in the future. You can buy and sell a security for a specific price later. Once you set the order, if a price reaches the level that you chose sometime in the future, the trade will be executed. On the other hand, if the price never arrives at your pre-defined level, the order won’t be executed. Following are the four different types of pending orders that you can place.

Buy Limit Pending Orders

A buy limit pending order is the type that allows you to make a trade either at or below your specified price. To make sure that the order will improve the price, limit orders are placed on the right side of the market.  This is when you can buy for a lower price than what is currently being traded. If you are pretty sure that the price has fallen and will increase, the buy limit can be a good choice. Additional step by step forex trading on various topics may be found here

Sell Limit Orders

The sell limit pending order sells after the price has increased. You can specify a sell limit that will predict when a price rises to a specific level so you can take advantage of that increase before the price begins to fall. To ensure that you’ll make a profit here, the order needs to be set at or more than the current market price.

Buy Stop Orders

Buy stop orders are used when you are pretty sure that the current price will grow and even go past a certain level. When placing an order to purchase for a price that is higher than the current market value, it is called a buy stop pending order. When your set price level is reached, which is called the stop level, the order is activated automatically. You don’t need to do anything else. In contrast to the limit order, the buy stop order is set for above the price of the market. Orders are instantly converted into an order once the level is reached.

Sell Stop Orders

To set pending orders to sell for a price that is lower than the current one, it is a sell stop pending order. Once the price reaches that level, the sell order will be placed. This is for times when it seems like there will be a continued reduction of price, after it has hit a certain level.

To use pending orders effectively, you need a clear understanding of which way the market is headed and what might happen in the future.

Major League Soccer Announces Another Expansion – Charlotte Now A Top Contender

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Major League Soccer Announces Another Expansion – Charlotte Now A Top Contender

On Thursday night, Major League Soccer announced major plans to expand to 30 total teams from their now 24, opening up the possibility of a new Charlotte team.

The league is currently slated to expand to 26 teams in 2020 with the addition of Miami and Nashville, 27 teams by 2021 with the addition of Austin, and 29 teams in the next few years, with front runners St. Louis and Sacramento expected to take those teams.

Yesterday’s MLS announcement of 30 total teams now makes Charlotte one of the front runners for the newest addition. David Tepper, the new owner of the Panthers, has expressed continual interest in bringing a soccer team to our city, and Bruton Smith ( owner of the Charlotte Motor Speedway), recently sat down with MLS leaders to discuss a new Charlotte team.

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County issued a joint statement regarding MLS expansion possibilities in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“We’re honored that Major League Soccer is considering Charlotte for expansion and support the Smith family’s exploration and enthusiasm in ownership. Soccer continues to gain a tremendous following throughout our region as we’ve seen from the international soccer matches we’ve hosted to thriving soccer camps, soccer academies and community programs that are creating the next generation of fans. We’re confident that an MLS team would be successful in the Queen City and look forward to continuing this conversation in the weeks and months to come.”

What do you think about major league soccer coming to Charlotte? 

Would you go to the games? 

North Carolina Zoo’s New Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden Attraction Opens This Weekend

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North Carolina Zoo’s New Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden Attraction Opens This Weekend

The North Carolina Zoo’s newest attraction opens to the public this Saturday, April 20. Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden is a dazzling new habitat featuring native U.S. and exotic species of butterflies complete with beautiful gardens.

This immersive, walk-through habitat features dozens of butterfly species living among tropical plants and colorful flowers.

The attraction is open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 31, 2019. Cost is $3 per person or as an option on the Fun Ticket. For more information, please visit www.nczoo.org

Severe Thunderstorms With Possible Tornadoes Hitting The Charlotte Region Today

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Severe Thunderstorms With Possible Tornadoes Hitting The Charlotte Region Today

The Charlotte region is now under a severe storm warning for most of Good Friday.

The National Weather Service has just issued the following alert;

“A band of heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms is expected to move across the foothills and Piedmont today. Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing locally damaging wind gusts and isolated brief tornadoes will be possible, especially across the Piedmont, and especially in the late morning and afternoon. In addition, localized excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding of small streams and urban areas.”

According to WeatherUnderground.com, the Charlotte area could see up to 2 inches of rain today, and we’ll be seeing the worst of the storm between 2pm and 6pm this afternoon;

The rest of this Easter weekend should be beautiful, with sunny skies and upper-60s on Saturday and sunny skies and mid-70s on Easter Sunday.

The Most Expensive Home On Lake Norman Just Sold For $4.78 Million

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The Most Expensive Home On Lake Norman Just Sold For $4.78 Million

A sprawling 12,000 SqFt estate on the shores of Lake Norman has just sold for $4.78 million, making it this year’s most expensive home sold on Lake Norman.

127 Thurstons Way is loaded with all the amenities a multi-millionaire could want, and then some. The 4 bed – 9 bath home features a massive kitchen with SS double ovens, a loaded 1,200-bottle wine cellar, full-wall home theater, a stocked game room, a normal 2 car garage, an additional climate-controlled 4 car garage, and an epic study that smells of rich mahogany.

The home has been on and off the market for the past 8 years. 2 years ago, it was listed by Trump International Real Estate for $7,950,000 and sat on the market with little activity for about 12 months.

8 Months ago, the home was relisted by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Cornelius for an asking price of $5,900,000.

The company posted this video with epic violin music and drone footage to sell not only the incredible estate but also the lifestyle that goes with it;

What do you think of the home?

Would you be willing to brave the increasingly congested I-77 traffic to live here?

Treetops & Tombstones: Tour Charlotte’s First Supernatural Arboretum This Weekend

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Treetops & Tombstones: Tour Charlotte’s First Supernatural Arboretum This Weekend

Elmwood Cemetery is one of Uptown Charlotte’s most unique and historic locations, but did you know it’s also a certified arboretum?

This weekend, Charlotte city arborists will lead a walking tour, where you’ll get tips on how to identify trees and discuss the City’s meticulous stewardship of its iconic tree canopy.

The event is free and appropriate for all ages. The leisurely tour will be no longer than one mile and is accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Please note the ground may be uneven at times. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sunscreen. Rain or shine!

Elmwood Cemetary is located at 700 W. 6th St. in Uptown Charlotte;

You can RSVP for the tour here.

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