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Some N.C. hemp businesses are starting to shut down

Plus: Data centers to hit the grid next year, Duke says; Data gives details on Tuesday's local voting; CMS releases acting superintendent's salary; Nature Museum plan

Nov 6, 2026

Acting CMS superintendent receives pay raise

Public records reveal details of the compensation package

Nov 6, 2026

Westwood mulls retirement

Plus: Charlotte aims for 4th place in Miami finale

Nov 6, 2026

Duke Energy braces for data center power surge

New electricity demand will begin hitting the grid in 2027

Nov 6, 2026

How Mecklenburg turned even bluer in 2026

Precinct-by-precinct analysis

Nov 6, 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

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N.C. hemp businesses begin closing ahead of federal ban

Industry leaders warn that new restrictions could wipe out thousands of businesses

Nov 6, 2026

N.C. hemp businesses begin closing ahead of federal ban

Charlotte's growth threatens an unlikely bird habitat

Plus: Increased economic investments, bell schedule changes reconsidered, Red Line worries, padel plans

Nov 5, 2026

Charlotte's growth threatens an unlikely bird habitat

EpiCentre’s next stage

Plus: Biggest building permits in October; Padel coming to Brookhill Village; Notable changes in UDO text amendment; Mellow Mushroom to CLT; Gateway Station briefly discussed at council committee meeting; Excelsior Club site sells to developers

Nov 4, 2026

Newsletter 11/4: Democrats flip key seats across N.C.

Plus: Podcast on covering Billy Graham, city mulls revival of program to encourage backyard houses, water restrictions end, Nourish Up CEO stepping down

Nov 4, 2026

Demand surges for Charlotte’s backyard housing grants

Considering new round of funding

Nov 4, 2026

Demand surges for Charlotte’s backyard housing grants

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Historic Democratic gains

Nov 4, 2026

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

She could – and did – do it all

Also remembered: A dedicated church member who helped organized medical mission trips to Haiti; the CFO of the Alcoholic Beverage Control board; a person called one of Charlotte's best kindergarten teachers

Nov 3, 2026

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

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New technologies in an age-old craft

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

A farewell letter to Charlotte

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