Plus: Top news of the week
Oct 10, 2026
Plus: Previewing Saturday's return to Bank of America Stadium for Charlotte FC
Oct 9, 2026
Plus: Southern Christmas Show to look for new home; Bojangles with full bar opens in Vega$; CMS investigation notes; Live music venue for Brookhill Village; Inside Nature Museum; Ballet review
'Black Box Series' runs through Oct. 24 at McBride-Bonnefoux Center for Dance, 701 N. Tryon Street
Large brick chimneys threatened
Preparing to open amid an ongoing dispute
Draws more than 100,000 visitors annually
Analyzing violent crimes reported in and around greenways
Oct 8, 2026
Longtime educator Melissa Balknight will continue to lead CMS until successor is named
'#CMSProud' initiative will highlight the positive
Praises ex-superintendent Crystal Hill
Plus: Office towers in county revaluation; CLT mulls development opportunities for its land; Apartments soon to be underway in Enderly Park, Optimist Park; CREW awards deadline is this week
Oct 7, 2026
Plus: Airport and airlines strike a deal on new lease; Plans for huge new American Airlines lounge; CMS board members on teacher raises; Atrium plan for state employees draws fire from state treasurer
Mike Bryant to meet with state auditor's office this month to discuss financial audit
Former superintendent said board chair directed her to put $4.5M for veteran teachers 'on hold'
Commissioners question how county got stuck with $14.6M bill
Labor groups pushes for worker protections as the city prepares to consider the new deal
Deletes Facebook account after slamming online critic
Oct 6, 2026
Also remembered: An advocate for minority students enter legal professions; a former Charlotte City Council member; a longtime teacher at CMS
CMS dismantled key oversight positions in the year before state investigations into the district’s financial practices
Oct 5, 2026
2 hills are cut from the 26.2-mile course
Plus: Charlotte Marathon course changes; New Ledger podcast episode; Upcoming candidate forums; NC heat-related deaths; New private golf course headed to Union; Balloonfest in limbo
Feds join examination of district's finances, contracting
Oct 3, 2026
Says it will 'engage openly and professionally' with investigations
