12 North Carolina Family Dollar Stores Fined For Overcharging Customers
More than a dozen North Carolina Family Dollar stores were fined for overcharging customers. 5 of those are in the Charlotte area. The fines are considerable at over $256,000 dollars.
12 North Carolina Family Dollar Stores Fined For Overcharging Customers
According to our source, The Charlotte Observer, 14 stores in all over 8 counties had to pay up. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards division says the problem was excessive price scanning errors. A Union County store was fined along with four stores in Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte area stores paid up to $44, 825 dollars combined. And in Union County that store was fined $14,430.
Family Dollar Is Not The Only Offender
Family Dollar stores are not the only alleged offenders. According to our source charlotteobserver.com, back in 2023 dozens of stores including Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Auto Zone, and Circle K were fined. Those fines came to a whopping $462,480 combined.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler had this to say in a statement released to our source, The Charlotte Observer. “Many of the stores penalized this year that are facing fines had multiple failed inspections.” He also says they have a high rate of overcharging errors. He also took this opportunity to remind customers to check those receipts and make sure the prices are correct. And if you see a problem be sure and talk to the manager.
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State inspections can be unannounced and periodic. Inspectors check to see if shelf and register prices match. The North Carolina Family Dollar stores fined include these in the Charlotte area. They are located at 8500 C Pineville Matthews Road in Pineville.
Other locations include the Family Dollar at 4130 Rozzlles Ferry Road in Charlotte. The 2176 West Sugar Creek Road Family Dollar Retail Store was also fined. And the Family Dollar store at 4005 Sunset Road. For more information on this story get details from the charlotteobserver.com.
Here's How Much Money It Takes To Live Comfortably In The 5 Major North Carolina Cities
Winston- Salem
According to this data the most affordable North Carolina major city to live in is Winston-Salem. This Triad city is the fifth most populous in the state. It features a vibrant downtown, historic sites including Old Salem, and lot’s of character and charm. It’s the home of Wake Forest University, and provides easy access to other areas of the state as well.
Hourly Wage Needed For A Single Adult: $39.36
Salary Needed For A Single Adult: $81,869
Total Salary Needed For Two Working Adults And Two Children: $194,605
Greensboro
Staying in the same area the next city on this list is Greensboro. It’s slightly more expensive than Winston and located in Guilford County. Greensboro is the third most populous city in the state.
Hourly Wage Needed For A Single Adult: $41.88
Salary Needed For A Single Adult: $87,110
Total Salary Needed For Two Working Adults And Two Children: $203,674
Durham
We now move to the Triangle. The third most expensive city to live in is Durham. The city offers lots of great jobs in tech and is home to Duke University. Downtown Durham has lots to offer from breweries and restaurants, to sports, arts, and entertainment.
Hourly Wage Needed For A Single Adult: $47.62
Salary Needed For A Single Adult: $99,050
Total Salary Needed For Two Working Adults And Two Children: $233,043
Charlotte
No Charlotte doesn’t require the largest salary much to my surprise. The largest city in the state is the 2nd most expensive. And that hourly wage? I don’t know many people making that.
Hourly Wage Needed For A Single Adult: $48.72
Salary Needed For A Single Adult: $101,338
Total Salary Needed For Two Working Adults And Two Children: $235,123
Raleigh
Which means the city where it takes the highest amount of money to live comfortably? The state capitol of Raleigh. Though it was a close race and fair to say the cost of living is fairly comparable between Charlotte and Raleigh. But hey if they want to win this one I’m ok with it since it impacts my bank account!
Hourly Wage Needed For A Single Adult: $49.40
Salary Needed For A Single Adult: $102,752
Total Salary Needed For Two Working Adults And Two Children: $235,872
