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Ways of life: A big name in furniture who had a passion for building people

Ways of life: A big name in furniture who had a passion for building people

Also remembered: The namesake of the secretarial program at CPCC; a founder of a local church and a noted youth choir; a movie camera operator who shot films and hundreds of commercials

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Nov 2, 2021

A keeper of Charlotte’s history

A keeper of Charlotte’s history

Plus: Real estate brokers buzzing about high-priced office towers; Many flights grounded at CLT; CMS says schools can plan proms; Kenny Chesney concert coming; Wells develops online assistant 'Fargo'

Nov 1, 2021

Is Halloween really a card-giving occasion?

Is Halloween really a card-giving occasion?

Plus: Top news of the week — CMS students get 4-day weekend — Burr investigated for insider trading — police shooting case dismissed — Novant must pay $10M in reverse discrimination verdict

Oct 30, 2021

What David Tepper wants, David Tepper gets

What David Tepper wants, David Tepper gets

Plus: Coffeeshop and wine bar planned near SouthPark library; City proposes new regulations for Airbnb owners; Economic development exec moves on; Cardinal Healthcare layoffs

Oct 29, 2021

Transit Time: A transit plan in flux

Transit Time: A transit plan in flux

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

Oct 28, 2021

Should Charlotte crack down on Bojangles’ illegal marketing?

Should Charlotte crack down on Bojangles’ illegal marketing?

Plus: New plans for old United Way building uptown; Judge dismisses police shooting lawsuit; American revamps elite status program; $10M discrimination verdict against Novant; Pumpkin wall to debut

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Oct 27, 2021

Ways of Life: Her paintings and her life were splashed with color

Ways of Life: Her paintings and her life were splashed with color

Also remembered: Longtime educators with CMS; a construction lobbyist and honoree; a real-estate agent and major arts donor

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Oct 26, 2021

Raise a glass: Ledger happy hour tonight in SouthPark

Raise a glass: Ledger happy hour tonight in SouthPark

You and other Charlotte Ledger members are invited to our first-ever "Beers with the Editors" event; 5-7 p.m. tonight, feel free to drop in

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Oct 26, 2021

The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy

The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy

Plus: Tepper reveals Panthers outlook and more in CNBC interview; Lawyer David Rudolf moves to Canada; Yoga instructors push for more pay from Whitewater Center; Ledger happy hour tomorrow

Oct 25, 2021

Historical Heavyweights: The South’s first female doctor

Historical Heavyweights: The South’s first female doctor

Plus: Top news of the week — Water main break causes pandemonium — CMS enrollment drop centered on south Charlotte — Covid vaccines for kids coming soon — Cooper visits Ballantyne daycare

Oct 23, 2021

Flyover Friday: The redevelopment of 'FreeMoreWest'

Flyover Friday: The redevelopment of 'FreeMoreWest'

Plus: AvidXchange riches results in charity boost; Meck ABC board outlines steps to get liquor flowing; new CPCC health science center named for Levines; vaccines for kids coming soon

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Oct 22, 2021

Transit Time: Should Charlotte bring back traffic cameras?

Transit Time: Should Charlotte bring back traffic cameras?

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

Oct 21, 2021

The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy

The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy

The following article appeared in the October 25, 2021, edition of The Charlotte Ledger. Sign up today for smart and essential local news in your inbox:

Oct 20, 2021

South Charlotte CMS exodus continues

South Charlotte CMS exodus continues

Plus: New felony charge for Tim Newman; The latest major and not-so-major water main break headlines; Flyover Friday trailer ahead of Season 2 debut; Cheerleader 'privilege' banner criticized

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Oct 20, 2021

Ways of Life:  The school resource officer with a warm heart for kids with special needs

Ways of Life: The school resource officer with a warm heart for kids with special needs

Also remembered: A designer of upscale homes; a longtime optician and jazz drummer; an Hispanic voters advocate who served on numerous state boards; a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation

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Oct 19, 2021

WATER UPDATE: City advises limiting water use and maybe boiling it

WATER UPDATE: City advises limiting water use and maybe boiling it

More than half the city affected by broken water main, according to new map from water department

Oct 18, 2021

BREAKING: Water main break causes low/no pressure throughout Charlotte

BREAKING: Water main break causes low/no pressure throughout Charlotte

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Oct 18, 2021

For Charlotte's construction industry, Covid pains won’t quit

For Charlotte's construction industry, Covid pains won’t quit

Plus: Coyote season in Charlotte; County Covid numbers continue falling; 'Staggering' CMS teacher exodus; Midtown tower set for council approval; Jeopardy contestants stumped by obscure N.C. city

Oct 18, 2021

It's peak season for coyotes in Charlotte

It's peak season for coyotes in Charlotte

This article originally appeared in the October 18, 2021, edition of The Charlotte Ledger.

Oct 18, 2021

Atrium Health's response: Health care is very complex, and so is its billing

Atrium Health's response: Health care is very complex, and so is its billing

To ensure that we fully understood the issues described in the Ledger article “The case of the $10,000 colonoscopy,” we sent a series of questions about billing practices to Atrium Health.

Oct 17, 2021

Historical Heavyweights: The guy who all the stuff is named after

Historical Heavyweights: The guy who all the stuff is named after

Plus: Top news of the week — New report on homelessness — AvidXchange rings Nasdaq bell — Bosco reassigned — Charlotte diamond business acquired — Energy prices expected to rise

Oct 16, 2021

Signs of how Charlotte once was

Signs of how Charlotte once was

Plus: Buckle up for higher energy bills this winter; what will Charlotte's population look like in 2050?; former Myers Park principal reassigned; CMS seeks 'guest teachers' to alleviate shortage

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Oct 15, 2021

Flyover Friday: Charlotte's biggest developments up close

Flyover Friday: Charlotte's biggest developments up close

Join The Ledger and The 5 and 2 Project as we show you your city up close, and from above.

Oct 15, 2021

For Charlotte's construction industry, Covid pains won’t quit

For Charlotte's construction industry, Covid pains won’t quit

The following article appeared in the October 18, 2021, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C.

Oct 15, 2021

Transit Time: He’s car-free in a car-centric city

Transit Time: He’s car-free in a car-centric city

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

Oct 14, 2021

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