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Here come the ‘selfie museums’

Here come the ‘selfie museums’

Plus: Big law firms set back-to-office plans for July; Bank branches take over Ballantyne; Local Covid numbers continue to fall; Latta Plantation director fires back at critics

Jun 14, 2021

Introducing Urban Adventures: Try these forays on foot

Introducing Urban Adventures: Try these forays on foot

Plus: The top news of the week: Municipal elections appear headed for a delay — NC announces $1M vaccine lottery — Tepper says he's 'not building a stadium alone'

Jun 12, 2021

The doctor won't see your newborn now

The doctor won't see your newborn now

Plus: A look at "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" trailer; join us for a panel discussion on modern-day marketing; your Covid vaccine could win you $1M

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Jun 11, 2021

The doctor won't see your newborn now

The doctor won't see your newborn now

At Lake Norman Regional, nurse practitioners are replacing doctors for newborn care; Physician group says that's 'dangerous'

Jun 11, 2021

Transit Time: Local transit ridership is slow to recover

Transit Time: Local transit ridership is slow to recover

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

Jun 10, 2021

Why are there so many shortages?

Why are there so many shortages?

Plus: New timeline for south Charlotte school decisions; Planning director takes heat for 2040 Plan changes; Lawyers turn to Facebook ads; 'No way in hell' Tepper would build domed stadium

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Jun 9, 2021

New timeline for south Charlotte school assignment decisions

New timeline for south Charlotte school assignment decisions

The following article was included in the June 9, 2021, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with original local news and information.

Jun 9, 2021

Ways of Life: He brought a seminary to Charlotte

Ways of Life: He brought a seminary to Charlotte

Also remembered: a devoted volunteer who lived to 106; a longtime Charlotte Observer sportswriter; one of UNC Charlotte's first football players; a woman known as 'the bell lady'

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Jun 8, 2021

A computer wrote this entire newsletter. How did it do?

A computer wrote this entire newsletter. How did it do?

Plus: What is the future of Charlotte?; Banking for the future; Why the housing market is booming in Charlotte; Top 11 places you must visit in Charlotte

Jun 7, 2021

The birth of a ball field

The birth of a ball field

Plus: The top news of the week: Leaders spar over 2040 Plan — CMS-county funding dispute goes to mediation — 2 new schools and 800+ apartments planned for Ballantyne — Coach K retires

Jun 5, 2021

What happens when libraries go fine-free?

What happens when libraries go fine-free?

Plus: New details on plans for two new Ballantyne schools with apartments nearby; county disbands its Covid policy group as virus numbers drop; wise words from the retiring Mike Krzyzewsi

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Jun 4, 2021

Transit Time: Buses eyed as the key to regional transit system

Transit Time: Buses eyed as the key to regional transit system

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

Jun 3, 2021

Teens cash in on hot summer job market

Teens cash in on hot summer job market

Plus: Myers Park Country Club turns over accounting records in lawsuit; Assistant city managers debate 2040 Plan; New public park for Ballantyne; CMS moves toward lawsuit; 2nd Topgolf opens Friday

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Jun 2, 2021

Ways of Life: Her love for children knew no bounds

Ways of Life: Her love for children knew no bounds

Also remembered: A former superintendent of the Charlotte Civic Center; a tireless advocate for women's issues; a record-holding discus thrower; a lifelong friend of Billy and Ruth Graham

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Jun 1, 2021

Charlotte rezoning petitions in May

Charlotte rezoning petitions in May

Developers filed plans last month that include 135 townhomes on the westside near Camp Greene Park; 500+ homes in University City; 340 apartments in NoDa area

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Jun 1, 2021

A surprise finish for racing’s dynamic duo

A surprise finish for racing’s dynamic duo

Plus: Davidson learns how trustees accessed emails for controversial email blast; new sports life for south Charlotte shopping center; USAA to bring 750 jobs to South End; John Oliver cites Charlotte

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May 28, 2021

A surprise finish for racing's dynamic duo

A surprise finish for racing's dynamic duo

Humpy Wheeler and Bruton Smith transformed auto racing before a well-publicized falling out. But that’s not the end of their story.

May 28, 2021

New sports in south Charlotte shopping center

New sports in south Charlotte shopping center

Pickleball, squash serve up new future at Providence Square; elite Egyptian squash athletes hone their game

May 28, 2021

Transit Time: Poll finds narrow support for transit sales tax hike

Transit Time: Poll finds narrow support for transit sales tax hike

Plus: Besides light rail and buses, what other transportation projects is Charlotte spending money on?

May 27, 2021

Inside the airport's biggest construction project — Queen Charlotte to return!

Inside the airport's biggest construction project — Queen Charlotte to return!

Plus: Full coverage of big CMS board meeting — Delay likely on controversial south Charlotte assignment proposal — Land deal for Ballantyne high school — The Wedge's 'privilege and entitlement'

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May 26, 2021

BREAKING: Credit Karma to add 600 Charlotte jobs

BREAKING: Credit Karma to add 600 Charlotte jobs

Charlotte bolsters 'fintech' presence with yet another new jobs announcement; $157,000 average pay; an expansion in Ballantyne

May 25, 2021

Ways of Life: JFK took her on a date

Ways of Life: JFK took her on a date

Also remembered: A child piano prodigy who became a CMS Teacher of the Year; a boxer who won a fight at Madison Square Garden; a longtime local umpire who officiated five sports

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May 25, 2021

Introducing The Ledger's 40 Over 40 winners

Introducing The Ledger's 40 Over 40 winners

Get to know these 40 people over age 40 doing incredible work to make our region a better place

May 25, 2021

🏆 The Ledger's 40 Over 40 Awards 🏆

🏆 The Ledger's 40 Over 40 Awards 🏆

Join us as we celebrate 40 incredible under-the-radar local residents — ages 40 and up — who are improving our city in many different ways

May 24, 2021

Phillips Place: goodbye movie theater, hello office tower

Phillips Place: goodbye movie theater, hello office tower

Plus: South Charlotte parents mobilize for school assignment battle; Margaret Marshall on proposed school changes; Ballantyne hospital progresses; Nucor thrives; 40 Over 40 awards *tonight*!

May 24, 2021

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