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‘Frankenstein’ shows its seams

This show runs through Nov. 15 at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd.

Nov 2, 2026

A disc golf mecca

Why Charlotte has become a hotbed for the sport

Nov 2, 2026

A disc golf mecca

Plus: Raki McGregor breaks silence on CMS controversy; Strong economy forecast into 2027; Toppman reviews ‘Frankenstein’; CMS lottery opens; CMS to buy $17M office building; Charlotte FC’s scoring star; CATS cracks down on fare evasion

Nov 2, 2026

CMS School Choice lottery now open

Last year's lottery left parents frustrated; unanswered questions about how waitlists are handled

Nov 2, 2026

Raki McGregor breaks his silence

Consultant speaks to The Charlotte Optimist in first public comments since CMS investigation

Nov 2, 2026

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Business pitch reveals deeper ties between Sneed, consultant

Sep 28, 2026

CMS board member, state lawmaker clash online

Sep 29, 2026

Before public contracts, McGregors faced tax lien, lawsuits

Sep 29, 2026

Queens quietly trims workforce amid merger

Sep 25, 2026

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Setting Charlotte's history in stone

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Striking while it's hot

Plus: Abada hat trick, Doucouré impact, and Charlotte aiming for top 4

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Charlotte’s finance jobs evolve

As 'financial services' continue to expand, they're bringing more tech and specialized roles

Oct 30, 2026

The future is on the ballot for young Mecklenburg voters

Plus: 'Financial services' jobs are changing; Where Charlotte data centers could go; 5 spooky Charlotte tales; Elizabeth’s pumpkin wall turns 22; McColl CEO exits; CMS considers screen time limits

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The future is on the ballot for young Mecklenburg voters

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Plus: Where The Clearing House might land; Office lease-up timing; Apartments for north Charlotte; Hornets affiliate buys uptown buildings; SouthPark office building sells; ‘Craft breakfast sandwich’ shop to Eastway Crossing

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Tree removal along Independence upsets Plaza Midwood businesses

Crews hired to clear trees to improve visibility of a Charlotte FC billboard

Oct 28, 2026

Tree removal along Independence upsets Plaza Midwood businesses

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BREAKING: Crystal Hill memo details CMS turmoil

Questions over behind-the-scenes payments to law firms, contractor

Charlotte potters put a new spin on tradition

New technologies in an age-old craft

Why American continues to cut flights from CLT

American Airlines’ expansion in Chicago is coming largely at the expense of Charlotte

A farewell letter to Charlotte

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McClatchy's biggest misstep

Clicks aren't a business model

Always courting growth

Can big-city Charlotte learn to be urban?