That meant reaching out repeatedly to Bank of America and visiting the company’s Charlotte headquarters. The financial services firm committed to occupy more than 238,000 square feet of the tower.

On one side were the councilors who voted 5-0 to buy the former Bank of America building downtown in the hopes of attracting business, preferablyin the food and beverage industry. On the other side ...

Hugh McColl, former Bank of America CEO, reflects on his legacy, Charlotte NC’s transformation, and his dedication to bettering his community at age 90.