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Former Bank of America, Hendrick Automotive exec and philanthropist Ed Brown dies
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoEdward “Ed” Brown III, a Charlotte business leader and philanthropist, died Monday. He was 74....
‘He made us big-time’: Hugh McColl reflects on Panthers founder Jerry Richardson
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoIt was 60 years ago that Hugh McColl Jr. first loaned Jerry Richardson some money — $25,000 by his...
Park in middle of uptown Charlotte to get major renovation, bear Hugh McColl’s name
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoThe Charlotte City Council approved a proposal Monday to reinvigorate an uptown park and rename it...
Former Observer publisher Rolfe Neill, a force at the paper and in Charlotte, has died
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 12 months agoIn his farewell column as publisher of The Charlotte Observer in December 1997, Rolfe Neill said...
How the Charlotte Symphony quietly raised $41 million to help ensure a stable future
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Finance Canada· 3 months agoIn a surprise announcement, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra said it is solidifying its financial...
Demanding and respected: Charlotte leaders share memories of longtime Observer publisher
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 12 months agoFormer Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt and former Bank of America Chairman and CEO Hugh McColl are...
In bid to oust Rep. Tricia Cotham, one Mecklenburg candidate owns clear fundraising lead
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoOne candidate has a solid fundraising advantage in the Democratic primary to decide who faces...
Barriers still exist for Black developers in Charlotte. Meet the people changing that
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoThe commercial real estate industry is comprised mostly of white people, though more companies in...
Private equity owner of Sauer Brands explores sale of condiments maker, sources say
Reuters via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoThe private equity owner of Sauer Brands is exploring a sale of the 137-year-old maker of condiments and spices that could value it at more than $1 billion, including debt, according to people ...
National Democrats jump into NC race: Why Rep. Tricia Cotham’s opponent will benefit
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoDemocrats are throwing more support behind their party’s candidate in the Charlotte area’s most...