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The unbreakable business of fine china

Plus: New developments in a lawsuit against Charlotte Latin; We answer a reader's question about a high-volume highway exit that's under construction; Crescent Communities sells Novel LoSo

Sep 16, 2022

When the drive-thru is deadly

Cars are striking buildings at a rising pace, figures show

Sep 15, 2022

How to ask for a raise

Plus: Transformation of downtown Matthews continues with boozy brunch addition; BofA CEO is asked about layoffs; Asheville spent $1.3M on US Open; CMS cooks up 'crunch burger'

Sep 14, 2022

Ways of Life: Holy Angels resident 'never let anything stop him'

Also remembered: A schools cafeteria manager and beauty salon owner; longtime owner of Morse Sewing Center; scout leader, cyclist and mountain climber

Sep 13, 2022

Inside the new sports gambling room in Kings Mountain

Plus: Tim Newman released from jail after more than 2 years; Readers weigh in on Camp Thunderbird zipline fall; New Belk CEO; Airport wedding; Sex workers complain Wells Fargo is dropping them

Sep 12, 2022

The 'king' of Charlotte (before it was Charlotte)

Plus: A Teen Talk dictionary flex; 'Chemical changes' crossword; Ledger events board; Plus top news of the week — Winston picked as mayor pro tem; New exec at the airport and Truist

Sep 10, 2022

Lattanzio's job on the line?

Last-ditch playoff attempt and Lattanzio's job give Charlotte FC plenty to play for in final five games, plus rain forces crew to keep football lines on soccer turf Saturday.

Sep 9, 2022

A developer's view of Plaza-Midwood

Plus: Airport names new COO; Is housing headed for former Collinswood school site?; Local brokerage firm sponsors PGA star; Festival in the Park to serve beer; Charming memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 9, 2022

Shrinking Charlotte’s transit ambitions

There are options for smaller measures that could be more achievable than the $13.5 billion Charlotte MOVES plan

Sep 8, 2022

Hot job: cybersecurity expert

Plus: Observer real estate writer-bot works overtime; Court says shopping mall not at fault for drowning; One Wells Fargo Plaza changes; New events board; Ajmera snubbed, Winston named mayor pro tem

Sep 7, 2022

Hot job: Cybersecurity expert

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Sep 7, 2022

Ways of Life: Dana Rader was a fixture in Charlotte's golf scene

Also remembered: A hospital administrator and mentor to women at St. John's Baptist; the piano man at Novant Health; owner of property management firm and past chair of the Greek Festival

Sep 6, 2022

New international players offer a boost down the stretch

Charlotte FC players and fans get into the giving spirit, Swiderski gets a taste of wing to get Shinyashiki playing time, sections of upper deck to open for Oct. 1 game, plus preview of Cincinnati

Sep 2, 2022

Sometimes, people stonewall us

A letter from The Ledger's editor + a few updates

Sep 2, 2022

7 state road projects in Mecklenburg get a boost

Widening of N.C. 160 in Steele Creek slated for construction in 2028; Matthews and Huntersville projects also added

Sep 1, 2022

South Charlotte HOAs battle trashy look of Providence Road

Plus: Price's Chicken Coop sells for $3.8M; Examining University City after Centene; Nonprofit boosts women and minority entrepreneurs; Higher Duke Energy bills; Professor Bolling to the lectern

Aug 31, 2022

🎧 Transcript of conversation with Darlene Heater and Tobe Holmes

Delving into the future of University City in Charlotte

Aug 30, 2022

Ways of Life: Celebrating 'Mr. Charles,' a fixture at Harris Teeter

Also remembered: A teacher and honored athletics association official; a supervisor with the county's Child Protective Services; a distinguished educator and principal at West Charlotte High

Aug 30, 2022

From dope dealer to 'hope dealer'

Plus: YMCA still silent about cause of Camp Thunderbird zipline fall; LendingTree sued following data breach; Council members jockey ahead of vote for mayor pro tem; Bigfoot reported in York County

Aug 29, 2022

Historical Heavyweights: A visionary on Charlotte’s west side

Plus: New Charlotte-themed crossword; Top news of the week: New loan forgiveness plan — City Council passes UDO — Truist closing suburban office buildings — Belk sues its former CEO

Aug 27, 2022

Charlotte FC locks in two key players

Fan-favorite forward Shinyashiki and the 'rock' in midfield, Bronico, sign multi-year contracts; Jozwiak goes for bicycle kick and more playing time; plus another 'must-win' game vs. Toronto

Aug 26, 2022

HBCU students are big winners in loan forgiveness plan

Plus: New Ledger podcast episode spotlights the future of office space; Truist to vacate 2 suburban office buildings; Charlotte woman fears for her brother jailed in Nicaragua because he's a priest

Aug 26, 2022

Do scooters make sense in a small town like Matthews?

Pilot program places 50 Bird scooters around town as an eco-friendly way of getting around

Aug 25, 2022

Charlotte's fastest growing businesses

Plus: CLT Airport artwork update; Atrium Health pediatrician on children's 'mental health crisis'; Checking in on Charlotte's nondiscrimination ordinance; UDO and social districts approved

Aug 24, 2022

🎧 Transcript of conversation with Brett Gray of Cushman & Wakefield

What's the future of the office market in Charlotte? Will new companies be seeking more space? Will existing companies pare back the size of their offices? We unpack all that.

Aug 23, 2022