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Run from the sun, toward the laughter

'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' runs through Aug. 9 at Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St.

Jul 20, 2026

Change in Thanksgiving Eve Parade guidelines

The rule change applies to specific kinds of vehicles

Jul 20, 2026

Searching for courage across party lines

Plus: Toppman reviews 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors'; Checking in on Military World Games venues; Charlotte FC's return this week; New rules for Thanksgiving parade?; Charlotte Water's top customers; Dozens of heat illnesses at uptown concerts

Jul 20, 2026

Charlotte venue agreements for 2027 Military World Games still preliminary

American Legion Memorial Stadium, Truist Field among expected locations for various events

Jul 20, 2026

Searching for courage across party lines

Inside the new book by a Charlotte resident and military vet who also co-founded a group that supports veteran leadership in politics

Jul 20, 2026

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Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Jun 3, 2026

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

Jun 1, 2026

Elevation Church starts college in Charlotte

Jun 1, 2026

Agyemang opens up about World Cup heartbreak

May 31, 2026

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A monument to self-determination

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Jul 18, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: How Davidson hopes to make college more affordable

President Doug Hicks explains how Davidson College is rethinking affordability and preparing students for the future

Jul 17, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: How Davidson hopes to make college more affordable

Headbands and hot dogs

10 reasons to be excited about next week's return of Charlotte FC, advancing Wednesday night's showdown against rival Atlanta United

Jul 17, 2026

Uptown's sidewalk report card

Plus: Charlotte-area company stock performance so far this year; Financial services firm in the office market; City official talks $25B mobility plan; Waymo updates Charlotte fleet; Overall crime is down, homicides are up; Excelsior Club demolition; Record-setting Lake Norman home sale

Jul 17, 2026

First phase of Charlotte’s $25B mobility plan to address bus frequency, road projects

A city official described the plan as 'the largest economic development effort in our region'

Jul 17, 2026

First phase of Charlotte’s $25B mobility plan to address bus frequency, road projects

Manufacturers dominate Charlotte area's best-performing stocks in first half of 2026

The Ledger tracks 24 local stocks

Jul 17, 2026

Manufacturers dominate Charlotte area's best-performing stocks in first half of 2026

Self-driving company Waymo replaces its fleet of Charlotte cars

Autonomous vehicles aren't yet driving without a human behind the wheel

Jul 17, 2026

Self-driving company Waymo replaces its fleet of Charlotte cars

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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