The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the financial stronghold that is the Queen City area is neither gaining nor losing many banking jobs right now.

Lowe’s will not renew its naming rights of Lowe’s Motor Speedway when its contract expires afte this season but will remain Jimmie Johnson’s primary sponsor.

The Charlotte Knights sent 10 batters to the plate in a key four-run fifth inning on their way to a 7-6 victory against visiting Gwinnett on Friday night. Former Atlanta Brave Brent Lillibridge drove home the first run of the inning with a double and later scored. On the night, Lillibridge was 2-for-4, and former Atlanta Brave Wilson Betemit was 2-for-3. Gwinnett’s attempt at a rally in the ninth fell a run short. They scored two in the inning and left two men on, with the go-ahead run on first.

Laid-back rock band Simplified will be performing in Charleston this Friday, just in time for fans of live music to kick off their weekends by grabbing a beer and a few friends to dance to the grooves of the Charlotte-favorites.

Another loss for Phelps; Bousquet beats him easily in 100-meter freestyle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two days, two losses for Michael Phelps.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Michael Phelps looked more relaxed than he’s ever been. He smiled for the cameras.