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Morrison Y sale hinges on church fundraising

Morrison Y sale hinges on church fundraising

YMCA leaders defend the unexpected sale while the church begins a major fundraising effort

Jun 19, 2026

‘Evita’ burns with urgency in Davidson

‘Evita’ burns with urgency in Davidson

The Tony-winning musical runs through June 28 in Duke Family Performance Hall on the Davidson College campus

Jun 18, 2026

Why Mecklenburg County doesn’t have more parks

Why Mecklenburg County doesn’t have more parks

Playing catch-up after generations of growth

Jun 18, 2026

BREAKING: CMS superintendent placed on 'temporary leave'

BREAKING: CMS superintendent placed on 'temporary leave'

District conducting investigation into 'administrative and operational oversight'

Jun 17, 2026

Walkable to Wegmans

Walkable to Wegmans

Plus: YMCA to sell Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne; Homebuilders eyeing apartment amenities, New growth numbers incoming, Matthews eyes development changes to allow pickleball

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Jun 17, 2026

BREAKING: Mayor finalists narrowed to 5

BREAKING: Mayor finalists narrowed to 5

Cogdell, Cook, Harrington, Mitchell, Theodros

Jun 17, 2026

Newsletter: When the cost of helping rises

Newsletter: When the cost of helping rises

Plus: The 6 who could be mayor; Charlotte job creation; New podcast episode on Charlotte food scene; Truist names new CEO; CMS settles spirit rock lawsuit; Jelly Roll praises Novant

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Jun 17, 2026

Meet the major contenders for mayor

Meet the major contenders for mayor

In their own words, in text and video

Jun 16, 2026

When the cost of helping rises

When the cost of helping rises

Local nonprofits, volunteers and the people they serve are feeling the financial strain

Jun 16, 2026

The heat is on. So is the A/C.

The heat is on. So is the A/C.

Plus: Club West Brewing agrees to ABC fine; Canes win Cup; Why library bookshelves are thinner than usual; Mayoral applicant includes kabob grilling photo; Pricey Counter- dinner; World Cup guide

Jun 15, 2026

Census data: 99.2% of Mecklenburg homes have A/C

Census data: 99.2% of Mecklenburg homes have A/C

County ranks among the state's leaders in access to cool air

Jun 15, 2026

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library explains drop in new books

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library explains drop in new books

Library says book supply issues have largely been resolved

Jun 15, 2026

Club West agrees to settle ABC violation

Club West agrees to settle ABC violation

Brewery to pay $500 fine after missing required state filings

Jun 15, 2026

Counter- bets diners will pay $1,500 for dinner

Counter- bets diners will pay $1,500 for dinner

The 10- to 12-course dinner includes caviar and champagne

Jun 15, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: Charlotte's moment at the table

🎧️ On the podcast: Charlotte's moment at the table

Food writer Kristen Wile breaks down what’s changed and what’s next for Charlotte's culinary scene

Jun 13, 2026

Your guide to affordable summer concerts 🎸

Your guide to affordable summer concerts 🎸

Plus: Top news of the week — Inside Charlotte's data center pause; 10 things to know for the World Cup; 8 local companies on Fortune 500; Military World Games coming to Carolinas

Jun 13, 2026

Free and cheap concerts fill Charlotte’s summer calendar

Free and cheap concerts fill Charlotte’s summer calendar

Live music doesn’t have to be expensive

Jun 13, 2026

10 things to know for the World Cup

10 things to know for the World Cup

Primer for the world's premier soccer tournament coming to the Americas through mid-July, with a crash course on the U.S. men's national team; plus Charlotte FC poised to sign French winger

Jun 12, 2026

Atrium land deal clears way for 1,200 homes

Atrium land deal clears way for 1,200 homes

Plus: Liquor suppliers rumble with N.C. ABC Commission over price drops; High-end housing hangs on; Mayor replacement contest heads toward finale; Real Estate Whispers; World Cup guide

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Jun 12, 2026

Charlotte’s CRE newcomers

Charlotte’s CRE newcomers

Plus: City’s planning director has bold population prediction for Charlotte; New life for building near Blue Line station?; Plaza Midwood uproar; Analysis of data center moratorium; Opportunity Zone deadline extended; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. buys area distribution center

Jun 10, 2026

Data center pause highlights growth debate

Data center pause highlights growth debate

Plus: City passes budget with tax increase; Red-light camera plan detailed; Venues chosen for Military Games; Log flume ride for Carowinds; Mayor candidates; Last day of school today

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Jun 10, 2026

Data center pause highlights growth debate

Data center pause highlights growth debate

A moratorium — once a nonstarter in Charlotte — has been put in place for data center development for 150 days

Jun 10, 2026

Military World Games lines up Carolinas venues

Military World Games lines up Carolinas venues

Expected to draw more than 11,000 participants

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Jun 10, 2026

Newsletter 6/8: The Panthers' relationship-builder

Newsletter 6/8: The Panthers' relationship-builder

Plus: Toll lanes planned for Independence; Readers weigh in on 'The Charlotte Way'; Toppman reviews Bechtler exhibition; 8 local companies on Fortune 500; Inmate dies in Mecklenburg jail; Area parks rank 90 out of 100; American suspends two routes

Jun 8, 2026

A modern griot at the Bechtler

A modern griot at the Bechtler

'David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale' runs through Aug. 23 at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St.

Jun 8, 2026

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