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Baseball field proposal sparks pushback in Madison Park

Baseball field proposal sparks pushback in Madison Park

Opposition group says they felt blindsided by DYSA's plans to convert park green space into fields

Aug 12, 2026

The Ledger goes to federal court

The Ledger goes to federal court

We're asking the judge to unseal settlement details in a UNC student sexual misconduct case

Aug 12, 2026

Trades to come on Trade Street?

Trades to come on Trade Street?

Plus: ‘Boutique’ office sale; More details about planned South End hotel; CRE leaders on career lessons; Lower South End condos; Uptown office building sale; New Lowes Foods store for Charlotte?

Aug 12, 2026

Charlotte traffic accidents fall, but fatalities rise

Charlotte traffic accidents fall, but fatalities rise

CDOT says there's still work to do in city's Vision Zero project

Aug 12, 2026

Bank of America tightens its work-from-home policy

Bank of America tightens its work-from-home policy

The Charlotte-based bank sent a memo to employees last week with policy revisions

Aug 12, 2026

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From the ABC files: latest alcohol violations

From the ABC files: latest alcohol violations

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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

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