Microtransit is an increasingly popular way to get around. There are versions of the service in SouthPark, Plaza Midwood, NoDa and now Ballantyne. CATS also operates microtransit in north Mecklenburg County. Photo: Northwood Office
🚗 Microtransit is now in Ballantyne, too. Northwood Office is launching a complimentary, all-electric service for its office customers and Oro and Towerview residents. That includes rides to The Bowl.
Northwood is partnering with Freebee, the same rideshare company running in SouthPark.
🦈 Mecklenburg County and Charlotte voted on tax incentives this past week for Detrapel, a company featured on "Shark Tank" that makes stain repellents for shoes, clothes and textiles. (WSOC)
🍌 The Savannah Bananas waitlist for their two games at Bank of America Stadium has reached 90,000 people, seeking a combined 300,000 tickets. (CBJ 🔐)
"With no further interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve in January and March 2025 and new concerns and uncertainty over potential increased costs of construction materials due to tariffs, the County does not believe market conditions have changed substantially enough."