Charlotte, NC (Tega Cay Sun) – Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, and Six Flags are joining forces to form a new $8 billion company, which will establish its headquarters in Charlotte.
This merger announcement, made on Thursday, brings together two industry giants, enabling them to manage a collective portfolio of 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resorts spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
