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Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Recent lawsuits allege new, denser residential development in established neighborhoods violate deed restrictions

Nov 11, 2026

Shakeup on congressional banking committees

Blue wave means new leadership; NC representation in question

Nov 11, 2026

Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Plus: Congressional banking committee shakeup; Remembering Doyle Tallman; Shout out your favorite local charity; Attorney Caleb Holloway's unconventional path to Charlotte; Airport lease OK'd by council; Novant CEO to retire; CMS walks back bell changes

Nov 11, 2026

'An interesting life for sure' — and a happy one

Also remembered: An auto mechanic who opened his own shop; a CMS teacher turned real-estate agent; a longtime receptionist at J.P. Stevens; a longtime orthopedic doctor

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Newsletter 11/9: How will N.C. Democrats wield their new power?

Plus: City Council to vote on contentious airline lease; Reader question on stuffy YMCA pool; Toppman on women's rights play; CMS considers boundary changes; Fuel spill in Elizabeth

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