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Elevation Church starts college in Charlotte

New four-year program aims to train future leaders

Jun 1, 2026

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

It has art venues, bars, coffee shops, apartments, transit access and walkability — but not a name.

Jun 1, 2026

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

Plus: Elevation Church college; Exclusive with ex-Charlotte FC player eyed for national World Cup team; 'Charlotte Squawks' has plenty to work with this year; Brewery says social media post was an error; Glitches reported during end-of-year testing at CMS

Jun 1, 2026

Legion Brewing clarifies social media post after backlash

Instagram post was 'posted in error'

Jun 1, 2026

'Squawks' finds plenty of Charlotte targets to mock

Toll lanes, mayor drama and LaMelo's driving all get skewered

Jun 1, 2026

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Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Staff at Sycamore Brewing have been caught in the middle of the high-profile arrest last month of one of its owners — and the fallout that's followed

Ways of Life: At Smokey Joe’s, Hooter found his place

Also remembered: A Spanish and American history teacher with CMS; the owner of Dreamscape Landscaping; a businesswoman active in fashion and society in Charlotte

Crunch time for American Airlines

Plus: Commission chair rejects Atrium board nominees; Wagyu war ahead?; Ledger announces 40 Over 40 nominees; UNC System raises in-state tuition; Charlotte FC offers $26 tickets; Petty Thieves sold

This critic can’t stand ridiculous ovation

Plus: The news of the week — Charlotte's ties to fatal plane crash; No city property tax hike this year; East Charlotte gears up for change; Lawmakers consider cell phone ban in schools

The (not-so) secret life of Myers Park dogs

Plus: New report on effects of rising housing costs; Contract to be awarded for South End-uptown pedestrian bridge; Charlotte FC broadcaster to depart; Deadly Pineville police shooting

Charlotte's best live music venues

Plus: Top news of the week— GOP grills sheriff at hearing; Former council member pleads guilty; Early voting begins; Moynihan pay rises to $41M; Catholic conversions on rise