Nonprofit layoffs, Plaza spot closes. Here are 4 Charlotte stories to catch up on

From major infrastructure plans to a historic home listing, Tuesday brought a mix of news across Charlotte.

Here are key takeaways:

• I-77 South toll project: At least 17 of 22 bridges along the southern stretch of Interstate 77 will be replaced as part of the toll lane project, with CDOT planning to add bike lanes, pedestrian pathways and street lighting to many of them, according to the Charlotte Observer.

• Nonprofit layoffs: Lions Services Inc., a Charlotte nonprofit textile manufacturer that employs and assists the visually impaired, will lay off 107 workers by July 1, citing the completion of a contract with no comparable replacement, according to the Charlotte Observer.

• Plaza Midwood closure: 33rd & Main, a food truck known for its 20-ounce stuffed seafood egg rolls, has officially closed, with owners citing rising food and fuel costs and considering a relocation to another city, according to CharlotteFive.

• Historic home for sale: The William Lee House, a nearly 200-year-old home in SouthPark dating to 1828, hit the market for $4.2 million — up from its 2021 sale price of $2.5 million — and is being marketed for preservation rather than teardown, according to the Charlotte Observer.

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