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Ways of Life: A coach who challenged students to dream bigger

Ways of Life: A coach who challenged students to dream bigger

Also remembered: Owner of historic Kings & Queens Restaurant Club & Lounge; a lawyer who served on community boards; a longtime Charlotte OB/GYN; a pioneer of UNC Charlotte's computer science dept

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Feb 15, 2022

7 Charlotte-area DMVs, ranked

7 Charlotte-area DMVs, ranked

Plus: Premium newsletter enters McClatchy niche; CMS parents criticize 'pornographic' novel; Mayor's Racial Equity leader resigns; More apartments; Florida woman enthused to tour Gastonia

Feb 14, 2022

Charlotte rezoning petitions in January

Charlotte rezoning petitions in January

Developers propose big apartment complexes in Steele Creek, University City and near Northlake Mall; Car shop near Huntersville; Expansion of fire station near Camp North End

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Feb 13, 2022

Fired up for pottery

Fired up for pottery

Plus the top news of the week: Mask mandate to end soon? — Commissioner Ella Scarborough placed on medical leave — Bus driver shot in suspected road rage incident — Sam Mills elected to Hall of Fame

Feb 12, 2022

Crash course on Charlotte FC: Who are these guys?

Crash course on Charlotte FC: Who are these guys?

The tall blond Polish striker. The wily veteran. The young and aggressive coach. The likable Spaniard whose wife is due the day of the home opener. Meet the Charlotte soccer figures you need to know.

Feb 11, 2022

New apartments spring up for seniors

New apartments spring up for seniors

Plus: 6-month learner's permit requirement extended through 2022; CMS sets dates for school boundary meetings; Mask mandate to end soon?; Sam Mills selected for football Hall of Fame

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Feb 11, 2022

Transit Time: Golf cart market picks up speed

Transit Time: Golf cart market picks up speed

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

Feb 10, 2022

We're adding another local newsletter ⚽️

We're adding another local newsletter ⚽️

'Fútbol Friday' coverage of Charlotte FC will start this week; you'll need to sign up for it if you want it

Feb 9, 2022

Special report: South End's booming skyline

Special report: South End's booming skyline

It’s hard to keep track of all the big towers heading to South End. We break it down for you — what’s coming, and what’s next.

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Feb 9, 2022

Ways of Life: The life and soul of the handbell ensemble

Ways of Life: The life and soul of the handbell ensemble

Also remembered: A leading Charlotte neurologist; a woman who launched an art gallery and was also a nurse and Realtor; a literary agent and publishing house founder

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Feb 8, 2022

The Charlottean who bought Prince's Caribbean mansion

The Charlottean who bought Prince's Caribbean mansion

Plus: Ledger fails to get rich after NFT auction ends; Meet the impressive judges for the 2022 40 Over 40 awards; Does this winter seem colder to you?; At-home Covid tests return to libraries

Feb 7, 2022

Treasure hunting time in Amazon bins

Treasure hunting time in Amazon bins

Plus the news of the week: Mask mandate staying put — Remembering Cheslie Kryst — Redistricting maps struck down — Parking changes at the airport

Feb 5, 2022

Introducing the 40 Over 40 judges

Introducing the 40 Over 40 judges

Choosing our award winners is a tough job, but this group is up to the task. Meet the 15 impressive and wise under-40 judges who will make those hard calls.

Feb 4, 2022

Apartment plan near Providence High angers neighbors

Apartment plan near Providence High angers neighbors

Plus: Opposition grows to rezoning for apartments in Ballantyne; Omicron took 'a bite out of business' for restaurants in January; County official buys his booze in SC; final days for 40 Over 40 noms

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Feb 4, 2022

Ardrey Kell apartment plan still too large, council member and city staff says

Ardrey Kell apartment plan still too large, council member and city staff says

The developer planning apartments already scaled back the plan once, but some say it's still too big for the area; if rezoning fails this month, the opening of 2 new schools will be delayed, CMS says

Feb 4, 2022

Transit Time: Charlotte's transportation challenges cross county lines

Transit Time: Charlotte's transportation challenges cross county lines

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

Feb 3, 2022

CPI Security is set to rumble with rival in court

CPI Security is set to rumble with rival in court

Plus: Developers donate to City Council candidates; Airport restricts free drop-off parking; County to keep mask mandate; Punxsutawney Phil says more winter but Charlotte groundhog sits it out

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Feb 2, 2022

Ways of Life: Cheslie Kryst radiated power and positive energy

Ways of Life: Cheslie Kryst radiated power and positive energy

Plus: A woman who performed as Foo-Foo the clown; a flutist who made music for U.S. presidents; a man who co-chaired the Yiasou Greek Festival for 12 years

Feb 1, 2022

I minted an NFT — and can explain what that means

I minted an NFT — and can explain what that means

Plus: Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst dies at age 30; Pharma giant heading to Concord; Manager of stinky plant says 'we let the community down'; AvidXchange stock keeps falling

Jan 31, 2022

Making it OK to discuss mental health

Making it OK to discuss mental health

Plus the news of the week: Cooper vetoes new election schedule — Michael Marsicano announces retirement — Pay raises for teachers — Are we tired of weekend snow yet

Jan 29, 2022

Weather Extra: 1-2 inches ❄ tonight, slippery roads tomorrow

Weather Extra: 1-2 inches ❄ tonight, slippery roads tomorrow

Look for rain to change to snow around 10-11 p.m. tonight; snowfall will end before dawn; some areas could see more accumulation and thunder; cold and windy Saturday

Jan 28, 2022

Charlotte's 'disability disrupter'

Charlotte's 'disability disrupter'

Plus: Local medical pros weigh in on Covid projections; Troutman gets a new celebrity resident; UNC Chapel Hill MBA program headed to Charlotte; LaMelo's baller arena parking spot

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Jan 28, 2022

Weather Extra: A tricky snow to forecast

Weather Extra: A tricky snow to forecast

Best guess? 1-1.5 inches of snow starting late Friday, with roads slick after about 10 p.m. and into Saturday morning. Cold temps and wind are a sure bet, though.

Jan 27, 2022

Transit Time: A Plan B for Charlotte's transit expansion

Transit Time: A Plan B for Charlotte's transit expansion

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

Jan 27, 2022

At new luxury store in SouthPark, spending on Fido goes off leash

At new luxury store in SouthPark, spending on Fido goes off leash

Plus: Another big land sale near stadium; Has CMS shifted some classes to virtual or not?; First look at Ballantyne rooftop restaurant; Bob Dylan coming to Ovens; New airport lounge planned for CLT

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Jan 26, 2022

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