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Ways of Life: A tennis star and true gentleman

Ways of Life: A tennis star and true gentleman

Also remembered: A manager of the Cato family farm who brought polo events to Charlotte; a longtime elementary teacher at Country Day; a banker who found fun in everyday life

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Aug 23, 2022

Stopping Charlotte's Airbnb 'party houses'

Stopping Charlotte's Airbnb 'party houses'

Charlotte's City Council votes tonight on a new development ordinance, but it won't include rules on short-term rentals that many residents favor

Aug 22, 2022

A workforce with hooves and horns

A workforce with hooves and horns

Plus: Teen Talk: 'Who's on aux?'; New crossword; News of the week: Centene backs out of huge UCity campus; N.C. abortion law changes; Permanent HQ for Charlotte FC; 'Muscle cars' mourned

Aug 20, 2022

Charlotte FC back in playoff hunt

Charlotte FC back in playoff hunt

Big upset in New York keeps Charlotte's chances alive, Bronico breaks out Cam Newton superman celebration, team lands a new HQ and practice facility, plus lineup shakeups and preview of Orlando.

Aug 19, 2022

An eyewitness to a stabbing

An eyewitness to a stabbing

Plus: Sorting out Centene's big departure; Rebound for Mecklenburg tourism; Monroe Road area pumped about Charlotte FC headquarters; Car enthusiasts mourn end of gas-powered 'muscle cars'

Aug 19, 2022

4 things I wish I’d known about Charlotte transit

4 things I wish I’d known about Charlotte transit

If we understand how the system works, we can better find a way forward

Aug 18, 2022

Fixing the 'hole' in Charlotte's weather radar

Fixing the 'hole' in Charlotte's weather radar

Plus: Queens University to require masks; American orders supersonic jets that chop flight times in half; Supports of social districts request no plastic cups; K&W Cafeteria chain sold

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Aug 17, 2022

Ways of Life: A longtime elections director who was convicted of bribery

Ways of Life: A longtime elections director who was convicted of bribery

Also remembered: Local quiltmaker and artist; a day care founder and advocate for day care licensing in N.C.; a pioneer in computer sales; a former president of Carmel Country Club

Aug 16, 2022

BREAKING: Avoid I-77 today

BREAKING: Avoid I-77 today

Fiery crash near uptown isn't expected to be cleared until after 4 p.m., NCDOT says

Aug 16, 2022

One neighborhood's wild way of preserving the environment

One neighborhood's wild way of preserving the environment

Plus: New ruling in Myers Park sexual assault case allows lawsuit to continue; Interesting race shaping up for CMS District 4; Greenway extension brings more visitors to James K. Polk house

Aug 15, 2022

A score for Charlotte's pickleball scene

A score for Charlotte's pickleball scene

Plus: A friendly Saturday crossword; Top news of the week — Filing period ends for CMS school board; Tepper offers $82M to resolve claims; Bank of London plans US HQ in Charlotte

Aug 13, 2022

A score for Charlotte's pickleball scene

A score for Charlotte's pickleball scene

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on August 13, 2022.

Aug 13, 2022

Swiderski opens up

Swiderski opens up

Charlotte FC star has been quiet much of the season so we brought along a Polish interpreter and found out he likes sushi out at O-Ku, hoops at Sedgefield Park, "The Good Doctor" on Netflix and more.

Aug 12, 2022

A corridor that's a magnet for displaced businesses

A corridor that's a magnet for displaced businesses

Plus: Filing ends today for CMS school board — see who's running; updates on big Centre South development near Dilworth; offbeat business lets you throw paint and make art

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Aug 12, 2022

What Charlotte can learn from other cities about taxing transit

What Charlotte can learn from other cities about taxing transit

Columbus, Ohio just nixed its vote on a transit tax. Tampa is moving forward. What lessons can Charlotte glean from them and others?

Aug 11, 2022

The conversation unmarried homebuyers should be having

The conversation unmarried homebuyers should be having

Plus: Residents react to plans for a 92-foot mixed use building in Dilworth; CMS rolls out a new incentive to combat its teacher shortage; check out Pineville's new town hall and library

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Aug 10, 2022

Ways of Life: She was turning pages until age 104

Ways of Life: She was turning pages until age 104

Also remembered: A doctor who started internal medicine firm in south Charlotte; a nurse who wrote short story books about Lake Wylie; founder of Wickham travel award for Charlotte Latin graduates

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Aug 9, 2022

Exclusive: Byron's South End to close

Exclusive: Byron's South End to close

Plus: Non-profit brings aquaponics into schools; too-hot-to-handle July rezonings🔥; CMS public hearing tomorrow on boundary changes; Rock Hill hosts national air guitar championships🎸

Aug 8, 2022

Charlotte rezoning petitions in July

Charlotte rezoning petitions in July

Apartments in University City, NorthLake Mall, SouthPark, Monroe Road; Townhomes near Camp North End, UCity, east Charlotte; Office building on Carmel Road; Bartlett Tree research campus

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Aug 7, 2022

Penny-pinching strategies: frugal or foolish?

Penny-pinching strategies: frugal or foolish?

Plus: Top news of the week: School districts scramble to hire teachers, Blacklion plans to close, Robinhood shutting Charlotte office, Green Party to appear on ballots

Aug 6, 2022

A flurry of new players

A flurry of new players

Portuguese attacking midfielder and defenders bolster needs for stretch run; 16-year-old Romero signed to homegrown contract; weather policy evolves; surviving five-hour radio pregame show and more.

Aug 5, 2022

Despite recession worries, hiring stays strong

Despite recession worries, hiring stays strong

Plus: With Blacklion closing, the 'Southern Lion' emerges to take its place; New insights on property tax reval; Carowinds to replace 4 rides; Law firm switch; Arsonist hits Tony's Ice Cream

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Aug 5, 2022

Exclusive: New retailer emerges to take Blacklion's place

Exclusive: New retailer emerges to take Blacklion's place

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on August 4, 2022.

Aug 4, 2022

Making the case for I-77 toll lanes

Making the case for I-77 toll lanes

All the key details of Cintra's controversial proposal

Aug 4, 2022

Blacklion to close final store in Pineville

Blacklion to close final store in Pineville

Plus: Allen Tate CEO explains mountain realty company purchase; Health director says no plans for new mask rules; Ledger charity entry wins 'Best Video'; $47 to Orlando; Come drink with us tonight

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Aug 3, 2022

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