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Ways of Life: A second, final resting place for Father P

Ways of Life: A second, final resting place for Father P

Also remembered: A longtime teacher at Sharon Elementary; a lawyer and general counsel for DreamKey Partners; an international lawyer and amateur musician

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Aug 2, 2022

Rebuilding trust in N.C.'s elections

Rebuilding trust in N.C.'s elections

Plus: StarMed plans next chapter; CMS resurrects podcast; Big housing plans for Pineville; Ledger members invited for beers on Wednesday; Kings Mountain casino under scrutiny

Aug 1, 2022

Cheers: Ledger happy hour Wednesday night in Ballantyne

Cheers: Ledger happy hour Wednesday night in Ballantyne

You and other Charlotte Ledger members are invited to our "Beers with the Editors" event from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Feel free to drop in.

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Jul 31, 2022

She's Charlotte's 'Coastal Grandmother'

She's Charlotte's 'Coastal Grandmother'

Plus: Teen Talk; Top News of the Week — Democrats keep control of city council — Filing opens for school board elections — Levine Museum president to retire — Social Districts plan moves ahead

Jul 30, 2022

Sir Minty, mascot of mystery

Sir Minty, mascot of mystery

Charlotte FC is slowly introducing its mascot — a walking soccer ball with a smiley face and a crooked crown.

Jul 29, 2022

The problem with park rentals

The problem with park rentals

Plus: Open-container 'social districts' plan moves ahead; Nonprofit offers support and housing to adults with disabilities; 24 Hours of Booty kicks off tonight; TikTok causes Kia thefts

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Jul 29, 2022

Transit Time: Should changes at CATS start at the top?

Transit Time: Should changes at CATS start at the top?

Outside consultants to evaluate CATS leadership and structure.

Jul 28, 2022

Democrats maintain 9-2 council majority; Bokhari survives

Democrats maintain 9-2 council majority; Bokhari survives

Plus: Levine Museum president to retire; Non-profit boosts careers in the trades; Hot new real estate ‘sizzle video’; U.K.-N.C. trade deal; N.C. State studies shark videos; Clear backpacks find home

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Jul 27, 2022

Ways of Life: The 'Piano Man' of Charlotte

Ways of Life: The 'Piano Man' of Charlotte

Also remembered: A longtime librarian at Central Piedmont Community College; an usher at the Blumenthal; a former women's editor at the Observer

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Jul 26, 2022

Surprise: More people leaving Mecklenburg than moving here

Surprise: More people leaving Mecklenburg than moving here

Plus: Mayor donates $2,500 in effort to beat Bokhari; Bank CEOs give economic outlooks; Charity bourbon-making at Opera Carolina; C'sar the oldest African elephant celebrates birthday

Jul 25, 2022

After 30 years, extending myself again at ballet

After 30 years, extending myself again at ballet

Plus: 'Hit a lick' on new Teen Talk; New crossword; Top news of the week — CMS hustles to hire teachers — City election is Tuesday — Tepper Sports backs out of Eastland

Jul 23, 2022

Charlotte FC prez: We'll continue to listen to our fans

Charlotte FC prez: We'll continue to listen to our fans

With the upset win over English powerhouse Chelsea, LaBue takes stock of this budding franchise so far; plus 16-year-old Brian Romero's game-breaking moment, Ortiz on the outs ...and more!

Jul 22, 2022

Why prices are growing at the farmers market

Why prices are growing at the farmers market

Plus: City hires outside consultant to evaluate CATS; Moving ahead on Eastland without Tepper; new retirement community moving ahead in Shalom Park; 'stonk'-y mystery in Ballantyne

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Jul 22, 2022

How Charlotte lost 75% of its bus riders in less than a decade

How Charlotte lost 75% of its bus riders in less than a decade

You’re reading Transit Time, a weekly newsletter for Charlotte people who leave the house.

Jul 21, 2022

Myers Park Country Club imposes don’t-sue-us policy

Myers Park Country Club imposes don’t-sue-us policy

Plus: Myers Park neighbors scratch heads on home purchase; Real estate expert on Charlotte's housing market; Lines for coffee and lunch are back in uptown; June's hot rezonings

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Jul 20, 2022

Charlotte rezoning petitions in June

Charlotte rezoning petitions in June

Townhomes in Mallard Creek, the Palisades; Apartments in Mallard Creek and west Charlotte; Condo tower in Eastover; Huge 1,100-unit senior living site in Ballantyne; Atrium land near 'The Pearl'

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Jul 19, 2022

Ways of Life: Mary's last 6 weeks, under Olympia's loving care

Ways of Life: Mary's last 6 weeks, under Olympia's loving care

Also remembered: The former head of the CMS communications department; a longtime teacher at Providence Day; a tennis player who brought the Davis Cup to Charlotte

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Jul 19, 2022

Charlotte tour guide took a winding path

Charlotte tour guide took a winding path

Plus: New drive-thrus under scrutiny by city panel; Nonprofit tackles repairs of affordable housing; Apartment construction at highest level ever; Garth pledges to start future tour in Charlotte

Jul 18, 2022

How to make a yard that rocks

How to make a yard that rocks

Plus: You'll purr over Teen Talk; New crossword includes South End and east Charlotte locations; Top news of the week

Jul 16, 2022

10 things Charlotte FC has taught us about soccer

10 things Charlotte FC has taught us about soccer

From the meaning of 'Olympico' to Christian Fuchs' influence to the impact Lattanzio has had, this expansion MLS franchise is teaching Charlotte about soccer — and entertaining us, too.

Jul 15, 2022

New development rules approach the finish line

New development rules approach the finish line

Plus: Lincoln Harris president is 'ready to strike' on next project; Smell of gas uptown wasn't gas; BofA fined; Murdaugh indicted for murder; Ledger editor wears high heels for charity

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Jul 15, 2022

CATS plans to cut buses amid driver shortage

CATS plans to cut buses amid driver shortage

You’re reading Transit Time, a weekly newsletter for Charlotte people who leave the house.

Jul 14, 2022

If a recession hits, Charlotte won’t be spared

If a recession hits, Charlotte won’t be spared

Special report on Charlotte's economy. Plus: Concern in Grier Heights over plan for Starbucks and Chick-fil-A; Queens instructor named U.S. Poet Laureate; County manager gets engaged

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Jul 13, 2022

Ways of Life: Dot Faust's eclectic life

Ways of Life: Dot Faust's eclectic life

Also remembered: The founder of Creason Automotive; a World War II POW; an educator who started a summer tutoring program for kids.

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Jul 12, 2022

Robot patients are helping train nurses

Robot patients are helping train nurses

Plus: Black Political Caucus makes endorsements in this month's city elections; Magistrate says CMS, CMPD didn't produce documents; Judge takes new job; Clear backpacks up for auction

Jul 11, 2022

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