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Atrium land deal clears way for 1,200 homes

Plus: Liquor suppliers rumble with N.C. ABC Commission over price drops; High-end housing hangs on; Mayor replacement contest heads toward finale; Real Estate Whispers; World Cup guide

Jun 12, 2026

Charlotte’s CRE newcomers

Plus: City’s planning director has bold population prediction for Charlotte; New life for building near Blue Line station?; Plaza Midwood uproar; Analysis of data center moratorium; Opportunity Zone deadline extended; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. buys area distribution center

Jun 10, 2026

10 things to know for the World Cup

Primer for the world's premier soccer tournament coming to the Americas through mid-July, with a crash course on the U.S. men's national team; plus Charlotte FC poised to sign French winger

Jun 12, 2026

Data center pause highlights growth debate

Plus: City passes budget with tax increase; Red-light camera plan detailed; Venues chosen for Military Games; Log flume ride for Carowinds; Mayor candidates; Last day of school today

Jun 10, 2026

Data center pause highlights growth debate

A moratorium — once a nonstarter in Charlotte — has been put in place for data center development for 150 days

Jun 10, 2026

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A modern griot at the Bechtler

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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

Charlotte could face fallout over I-77 vote

The state's Republican-controlled General Assembly has sweeping powers to impose its will on local governments

Lake Lure's comeback arrives just ahead of summer

Boats, swimmers and weddings return as Lake Lure looks to reclaim peak summer crowds

Nonstop from CLT: desert safaris, mosques, new friends

A cultural adventure in the United Arab Emirates

Charlotte’s suburbs are no longer a homebuyer bargain

Prices in once-affordable counties surrounding Mecklenburg are rising fast

How to score free treats on your birthday

From coffee to custard, you can turn your birthday into a citywide tour of free food and perks in Charlotte