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Expect road closures for Charlotte Marathon

Closures, traffic delays begin Friday

Nov 13, 2026

GOP legislator explains rationale for forcing CMS breakup

Some Democrats back recall

Nov 13, 2026

A pickleball pickle

Plus: PBS deal likely means cuts to local programming; What's planned at the Iron District; GOP lawmaker on bill calling for CMS breakup; Toppman reviews 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'; Road closures for Charlotte Marathon; Alaska Airlines coming to CLT

Nov 13, 2026

Has Charlotte finally reached peak pickleball?

People are still playing the sport, but there could be an oversupply of courts

Nov 13, 2026

PBS deal likely means cuts to local programming

WTVI PBS Charlotte is set to become part of statewide network

Nov 13, 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

Sep 25, 2026

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A living room becomes a war zone in 'Virginia Woolf'

This show runs through Nov. 22 at Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius

Nov 12, 2026

A living room becomes a war zone in 'Virginia Woolf'

Ironing out a master-planned project

Plus: ‘Vibe’ is another consideration for office tenants; Mecklenburg County will have 13 Opportunity Zones next year; Documentary on Henry Faison’s legacy; Savona Mill-area building sells; Coworking company signs lease in Matthews

Nov 11, 2026

BREAKING: Republican lawmaker plans bill to break up CMS

Move comes amid scrutiny over finances and contracting

Nov 11, 2026

BREAKING: Republican lawmaker plans bill to break up CMS

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

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

Shakeup on congressional banking committees

'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

Nov 10, 2026

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

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BREAKING: Crystal Hill memo details CMS turmoil

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

Charlotte potters put a new spin on tradition

New technologies in an age-old craft

Why American continues to cut flights from CLT

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

A farewell letter to Charlotte

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McClatchy's biggest misstep

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Always courting growth

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