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Charlotte Observer slashes newsroom staff

Charlotte Observer slashes newsroom staff

Nearly 1/4 of staff laid off

Sep 10, 2026

The I-77 suspense is almost over

The I-77 suspense is almost over

A key Sept. 23 revote approaches

Sep 10, 2026

The long neglect of Charlotte's parks

The long neglect of Charlotte's parks

Why the city's public green spaces have long been an afterthought

Sep 11, 2026

So who’s in charge here?

So who’s in charge here?

If citizens don’t know who’s in charge of what, casting an informed vote is tough

Sep 10, 2026

Office renewal sticker shock lies ahead

Office renewal sticker shock lies ahead

Plus: Why data center moratorium extension seems likely; Nuveen makes a new move; Skiptown franchisees sign lease for expansion; DaBaby waffle restaurant hits snag

Sep 9, 2026

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From the ABC files: latest alcohol violations

From the ABC files: latest alcohol violations

Jul 21, 2026

CMS to launch 'K-Play' pilot cohort

CMS to launch 'K-Play' pilot cohort

Jun 24, 2026

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Jun 3, 2026

CMS superintendent receives $14K off-cycle payment

CMS superintendent receives $14K off-cycle payment

Jul 23, 2026

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The Alicia Keys musical runs through Sunday at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.

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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings Manhattan fire to Charlotte

Charlotte’s roads not taken

Plans are in motion to build more infrastructure, but it's been a bumpy ride

Sep 9, 2026

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Atrium boosted executive compensation by 21% in 2025

11 top execs earned between $906,000 and $5.2M, report says

Sep 8, 2026

Atrium boosted executive compensation by 21% in 2025

Ways of Life: ‘She had it all, except for the years’

Also remembered: A noted electrician and businessman; a longtime cafeteria training manager with CMS; an architect whose work can be seen across Charlotte

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Ways of Life: ‘She had it all, except for the years’

Charlotte Symphony renews its vows with Kwamé Ryan

The music director has extended his contract through 2032

Sep 8, 2026

Charlotte Symphony renews its vows with Kwamé Ryan

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CMS superintendent breaks silence on personnel investigation

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BREAKING: Hill says CMS investigation found no misuse of funds, conflicts

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