Wachovia banking offices in North Carolina are becoming Wells Fargo branches this weekend as the two branch networks complete the merger of their systems. Meanwhile, some other banks, including Fifth Third, are gearing up to take advantage potential customer dissatisfaction. Also in this column, local businesses Smart Deco and The Range at Lake Norman celebrate grand openings, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce plans a “Business After Hours,” Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home hosts an open house, and Just Baked Cupcakes plans for another move. See details below. Read the full story