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Independence toll lanes survive I-77 backlash

Independence toll lanes survive I-77 backlash

The long-planned project remains on track despite recent toll-lane controversy

Jun 8, 2026

Kristi Coleman’s path to the top

Kristi Coleman’s path to the top

Tepper Sports' CEO discusses leadership, relationships and balancing work with family

Jun 8, 2026

✈️ Piloting Charlotte’s gateway to the Middle East

✈️ Piloting Charlotte’s gateway to the Middle East

Plus: Top news of the week

Jun 6, 2026

Nonstop from CLT: desert safaris, mosques, new friends

Nonstop from CLT: desert safaris, mosques, new friends

A cultural adventure in the United Arab Emirates

Jun 6, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: Charlotte through a developer's eyes

🎧️ On the podcast: Charlotte through a developer's eyes

Two developers share why they’re investing in Charlotte and what they see for the city's future

Jun 5, 2026

Finding freedom through fitness

Finding freedom through fitness

Local nonprofit Limitless Para Athletes partners athletes with disabilities with a training buddy

Jun 5, 2026

Voters could break the cannabis deadlock

Voters could break the cannabis deadlock

Plus: CMS students eligible for cash in Naviance lawsuit; New nonprofit supports para athletes; Opportunity Zones could expand in Charlotte; Charlotte Fire climbs Carowinds ride; Pushback on energy rate hikes; Data center bill advances; Water restrictions remain in effect

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Jun 5, 2026

New legislation would put NC cannabis policy in voters’ hands

New legislation would put NC cannabis policy in voters’ hands

A new bill would ask voters whether to decriminalize marijuana possession and legalize medical marijuana in the state

Jun 5, 2026

CMS students might qualify for payout

CMS students might qualify for payout

Users of tech platform Naviance could receive compensation

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Jun 5, 2026

Charlotte, land of OZs

Charlotte, land of OZs

Plus: Data centers’ future may be determined by state; New owner of Long’s Dry Cleaning building in Dilworth; More apartments for busy South End corridor; Amenities at Truliant Amphitheater; Airport-area office buildings sell at big discount

Jun 3, 2026

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Plus: Readers weigh in on neighborhood name north of NoDa; Results of crime crackdown; Street vending ban proposal advances; World Military Games asks city for $23M; New South End music venue

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Jun 3, 2026

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Does Charlotte business still call the shots?

Withdrawing support for I-77 toll lanes and other recent decisions illustrate how Charlotte's political landscape is changing

Jun 3, 2026

The Blossom Shop grows its footprint

The Blossom Shop grows its footprint

The nearly century-old Charlotte florist is adding another location

Jun 3, 2026

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

Plus: Elevation Church college; Exclusive with ex-Charlotte FC player eyed for national World Cup team; 'Charlotte Squawks' has plenty to work with this year; Brewery says social media post was an error; Glitches reported during end-of-year testing at CMS

Jun 1, 2026

Elevation Church starts college in Charlotte

Elevation Church starts college in Charlotte

New four-year program aims to train future leaders

Jun 1, 2026

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

A new neighborhood takes shape without a name

It has art venues, bars, coffee shops, apartments, transit access and walkability — but not a name.

Jun 1, 2026

Legion Brewing clarifies social media post after backlash

Legion Brewing clarifies social media post after backlash

Instagram post was 'posted in error'

Jun 1, 2026

'Squawks' finds plenty of Charlotte targets to mock

'Squawks' finds plenty of Charlotte targets to mock

Toll lanes, mayor drama and LaMelo's driving all get skewered

Jun 1, 2026

Agyemang opens up about World Cup heartbreak

Agyemang opens up about World Cup heartbreak

Former Charlotte FC star discusses Achilles injury

May 31, 2026

🎧 On the podcast: A month in review

🎧 On the podcast: A month in review

May was a busy month for Charlotte. Let's break down the big topics.

May 30, 2026

A sweet escape from a deep hole 🍩

A sweet escape from a deep hole 🍩

Plus: Top news of the week — City eyes data center moratorium; Mayor Lyles may wait to step down; Charlotte could face fallout over I-77 vote; U.S. World Cup team coming Sunday

May 30, 2026

Digesting Zaha's departure

Digesting Zaha's departure

Plus: U.S. World Cup team comes to Charlotte Sunday with Ream, without Agyemang

May 29, 2026

Newsletter 5/29: Ambulance worker pay gap

Newsletter 5/29: Ambulance worker pay gap

Plus: Pro-socialist and real estate groups exchange barbs; A tough conversion project in uptown; Another hotel for South End; New fire station to boost CLT emergency response; Have a drink on us; Charlotte drops to 'severe' drought status; Mayor won't step down until successor is picked

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May 29, 2026

Ambulance worker pay gap

Ambulance worker pay gap

The starting pay for a Medic EMT is $21 an hour

May 29, 2026

REBIC, socialists clash over data centers

REBIC, socialists clash over data centers

Fierce debate over Charlotte's proposed pause on data centers

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May 29, 2026

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