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Ledger odds and ends

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Apr 11, 2026

🎧 On the podcast: Charlotte’s identity crisis — or its strength

🎧 On the podcast: Charlotte’s identity crisis — or its strength

A conversation with Michael Graff, founder of The Charlotte Optimist

Apr 10, 2026

Future-proof your job in the age of AI

Future-proof your job in the age of AI

'Natural intelligence' could be your biggest workplace advantage

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Apr 10, 2026

Young talent helps fill Zaha void

Young talent helps fill Zaha void

Plus: Aloko set for MLS debut, Nashville might rest starters, Westy's extra work, Agyemang's crushing blow and more

Apr 10, 2026

As AI rises, skilled trades gain appeal

As AI rises, skilled trades gain appeal

Demand for skilled labor is outpacing supply across the Carolinas

Apr 9, 2026

The AI reality check

The AI reality check

Public trust in AI remains low

Apr 8, 2026

Behind the deal to bring 2,000 bank jobs to Charlotte

Behind the deal to bring 2,000 bank jobs to Charlotte

How Charlotte landed a second headquarters for a Japan-based financial services company

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Apr 7, 2026

Japanese bank plans up to 2,000 Charlotte jobs

Japanese bank plans up to 2,000 Charlotte jobs

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to have positions including executive, middle-management, associate and analyst roles; $165K average salaries

Apr 7, 2026

Ways of Life: A generous chef and friend

Ways of Life: A generous chef and friend

Also remembered: A social worker and watercolor artist; the founder of a recording studio; a longtime resident adviser at The Salvation Army; a pathologist and head of the blood bank at Presbyterian

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Apr 7, 2026

Landing that first job is getting harder. Is AI to blame?

Landing that first job is getting harder. Is AI to blame?

Graduates are facing a tougher, more crowded job market

Apr 7, 2026

How AI is changing work in Charlotte

How AI is changing work in Charlotte

Inside the big shifts coming to the workplace

Apr 6, 2026

🎧 On the podcast: Keeping ballet alive in Charlotte

🎧 On the podcast: Keeping ballet alive in Charlotte

A conversation with Alejandro Cerrudo, Charlotte Ballet's artistic director

Apr 3, 2026

Charlotte FC goes medieval

Charlotte FC goes medieval

Plus: Kessler poised to return, crosstown foe to come in U.S. Open, advancing Saturday vs. Philadelphia Union and more

Apr 3, 2026

City eyes policy on data centers

City eyes policy on data centers

Plus: Resolution adopted for Manor Theatre project; Crane count drops; Real Estate Whispers jams; Industrial park fetches nine figures in sale; Why McColl Park is closed

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Apr 1, 2026

NCDOT unveils innovative I-77 toll lane design // APRIL FOOLS' EDITION

NCDOT unveils innovative I-77 toll lane design // APRIL FOOLS' EDITION

Plus: Physicists make key discovery at UNC Charlotte; New high-density zoning category proposed; EpiCentre to take new approach; Basketball players diagnosed with rare illness; Blind Date matchmaking

Apr 1, 2026

Ways of Life: His were God's hands

Ways of Life: His were God's hands

Also remembered: A French teacher at Charlotte Country Day; the founder of an in-house design and general contracting firm; a former commanding officer for the Charlotte Marine Reserve

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Mar 31, 2026

Charlotte’s solar plan gets a do-over

Charlotte’s solar plan gets a do-over

Plus: New stat sizes up economies of N.C. counties; Why Phil Berger lost; Inside Charlotte's housing crunch; BofA settles Epstein suit; Charlotte's billionaires

Mar 30, 2026

🥃 He's a spirited storyteller

🥃 He's a spirited storyteller

Plus: Top news of the week — Capital Group expands to Charlotte; Berger concedes election loss; I-77 toll lanes move forward despite concerns; Why Lovin’ Life Music Fest is on ‘pause’; Tar Heels fire head coach

Mar 28, 2026

Young midfielder is disciplined, driven

Young midfielder is disciplined, driven

Charlotte's own Aron John is rising to the top; Plus: Ream and Agyemang are together again for USMNT exhibitions during international break while Charlotte FC has bye

Mar 27, 2026

Charlotte needs more 'third spaces' for teens

Charlotte needs more 'third spaces' for teens

Plus: Mecklenburg growth slows as immigration drops; Atrium to deploy drones for prescription deliveries; Suburban hospital seeks zoning change; More info on those $194K/year jobs

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Mar 27, 2026

Mecklenburg's growth cools slightly — still top 10 in U.S.

Mecklenburg's growth cools slightly — still top 10 in U.S.

Growth dipped from previous year's surge

Mar 27, 2026

Join us Monday for drinks after work

Join us Monday for drinks after work

The Ledger welcomes paid members to a 'Meet the Editors' event

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Mar 26, 2026

BREAKING: Capital Group to bring 600 jobs to Charlotte

BREAKING: Capital Group to bring 600 jobs to Charlotte

The Los Angeles-based asset manager is the latest financial services expansion into the Queen City

Mar 26, 2026

Booming suburbs, shrinking newsrooms

Booming suburbs, shrinking newsrooms

Civic awareness is slipping, but some are trying to reverse the trend

Mar 26, 2026

Atrium’s plans for University City

Atrium’s plans for University City

Plus: Averitt Express has sights on regional HQ; Wake Forest University to exit uptown; ‘Raucous environment’ as recruitment tool; Community Area Plans vote next month; East Charlotte rezoning OKed

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Mar 25, 2026

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