Charlie & Debbie

Major Bank Wants To Add Its Name To Prominent Building In Charlotte North Carolina Skyline

Author Debbie Nance

September 28th 8:29 AM

Anyone who lives or works in Charlotte knows the unmistakable look of the city buildings. And, now Wells Fargo wants to add its name to a prominent building in the Charlotte skyline. The tall building we once called the “Duke Energy” building is the space in question. And, Wells Fargo asked city leaders for permission to put the bank’s name atop this iconic part of Uptown.

According to WSOC-TV, the requested sign measures more than 1800 square feet. Of course, it wouldn’t be the first time a business put signage on a building. Truist added their logo to the familiar Hearst Tower several years ago. And, Wells Fargo has ties to the building they wish to put their name on. You may remember Wachovia bank. We used to be customers of the institution purchased by Wells Fargo. And, the building, at one point, was going to be called Wachovia Corporate Center before the sale.

Then, Duke Energy located its main offices in the space for a while. And, that’s when we began calling it The Duke Energy Center. However, the energy supplier left the space and now Wells Fargo plans to move into the majority of the building. City leaders plan to make a decision on the request over the next few months. For more see the full story on WSOC-TV.

We lived in quite a few cities over the years for our jobs. And, Charlotte’s skyline is one of the prettiest. And, I enjoy the event related or seasonal light displays on the building as well. We’ll follow up to see what develops as Wells Fargo asks to be a part of the Charlotte skyline.

US News Ranks These Two North Carolina Cities Among The Nation's 10 Best Places To Live

We love a friendly rivalry between cities. And we love to see who comes out on top in those rivalries when publications put together different lists. This time it’s the Best Places To Live. And this list comes from a reputable source- US News and World Report. As North Carolina residents we know there are plenty of fantastic places to call home in North Carolina. Whether it’s the beaches the Piedmont, or the mountains. There is something for everyone. Each year US News ranks the best places to live in the US, and this year not one but two North Carolina cities made the top 10. Yes, the top 10 for the entire country. That’s big! And yes, it comes down to the two cities you’d expect Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham.

I know people have strong feelings about both, but I’ve called the two cities home though Charlotte for much more of my life, and love them both. I’ll give you a hint one city ranked number 3 and the other came in at number 8 on this list. You can read all the information on the methodology US News uses in ranking cities here. Below you’ll find the top 7 places to live in North Carolina. Why seven? It’s the cities that are among the nation’s 150 most populous. You’ll also see where they stack up overall against the rest of the United States. And below that, you’ll find the top places to live in the US.

You can read the full list from US News & World Report here.

Best Places To Live In North Carolina
According to US News & World Report
7. Fayetteville
#135 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 5.7

Quality of Life: 6.0

Value: 6.8
6. Greensboro
#72 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 5.7

Quality of Life: 6.5

Value: 7.5
5. Winston-Salem
#41 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.4

Quality of Life: 6.7

Value: 7.7

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4. Asheville
#29 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.5

Quality of Life: 6.8

Value: 7.0

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3. Hickory
#25 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.5

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 8.6

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2. Charlotte
#8 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

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1. Raleigh & Durham
#3 Best Places To Live Overall

Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

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Top 10 Best Places To Live
According To US News
10. Fayetteville, AK
Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.9

Value: 7.8

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9. Colorado Springs
Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.5

Value: 5.8

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8. Charlotte, NC
Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

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7. Portland, ME
Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 7.4

Value: 6.2

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6. Naples, FL
Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.1

Value: 6.2

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5. Sarasota, FL
Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.0

Value: 6.1

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4. Boulder, CO
Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.7

Value: 5.3

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3. Raleigh & Durham, NC
Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

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2. Huntsville, AL
Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 7.0

Value: 8.2

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1. Green Bay, WI
Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 7.3

Value: 8.0

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