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Health director clarifies new Covid 'directive'

Health director clarifies new Covid 'directive'

Gibbie Harris says she's pleased with 'angst and concern' about Tuesday's announcement because it means people are paying attention; 'People have to make their own decision'

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Jan 13, 2021

Gibbie Harris shields CMS from tough decision

Gibbie Harris shields CMS from tough decision

Plus: Understanding new health department 'directive'; Centene wants futuristic driverless shuttle in UCity; Tommy Tomlinson's writing tips; Kings Drive farmers market co-owner dies of Covid

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Jan 13, 2021

BREAKING: CMS likely to extend all-virtual learning

BREAKING: CMS likely to extend all-virtual learning

Emergency meeting called for Thursday morning, board chairwoman says, following Mecklenburg health department recommendation to stay closed

Jan 12, 2021

BREAKING: Council member resigns after taking construction job

BREAKING: Council member resigns after taking construction job

Democrat James Mitchell, first elected in 1999, steps down after being named to head a construction company with city contracts

Jan 11, 2021

As vaccine arrives, 'we'll be freer'

As vaccine arrives, 'we'll be freer'

Plus: First look at possible Spectrum Center renovations for Hornets; Key CMS meeting tomorrow; N.C. slow to roll out vaccine; Forced labor in Davidson; Holly feels the love at Wells Fargo

Jan 11, 2021

How less can be more in 2021

How less can be more in 2021

Plus: Top Charlotte news of the week

Jan 9, 2021

Outlook mixed for Charlotte real estate in 2021

Outlook mixed for Charlotte real estate in 2021

Plus: Johnny Harris gives scoop on construction at Quail Hollow; reading the tea leaves on Charlotte Pipe rezoning; A karate sensei teaches self-discipline; how many Atrium staff have been vaccinated?

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Jan 8, 2021

Council member's construction role is scrutinized

Council member's construction role is scrutinized

Plus: Details on Covid vaccinations for ages 75+; Make yourself better in 2021 with new Ledger feature; Southern Shows halts operations; $19M South End land deal; T-shirt celebrates Mayo trophy drop

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Jan 6, 2021

BREAKING: Covid vaccine for ages 75+ available Wednesday

BREAKING: Covid vaccine for ages 75+ available Wednesday

The Mecklenburg County Health Department will start taking online appointments starting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 a.m., county says; quantities limited

Jan 4, 2021

Big names make deal for Charlotte construction firm

Big names make deal for Charlotte construction firm

Plus: Tax surprise for PPP recipients; Will CMS really go back to school in 2 weeks?; Bulldozers work overtime in Dilworth; Novant foresees pandemic baby boom; 'Outer Banks' creators sued

Jan 4, 2021

The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Contest Rules

The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Contest Rules

Who's eligible? How are winners selected? Answers to those common questions and more.

Jan 1, 2021

Closing the books on 2020

Closing the books on 2020

For The Ledger, this was an important year. OK, enough reflection, let's get to 2021 ASAP.

Dec 30, 2020

The 8 hottest Charlotte rezonings 🔥 of 2020

The 8 hottest Charlotte rezonings 🔥 of 2020

Plus: Trump signs Covid relief bill; Which local stocks did the best this year?; Goal-setting tips from a Charlotte swim coach; Tech CEO battles faulty windows; MrBeast burgers in Pineville

Dec 28, 2020

A brighter holiday for one high school senior

A brighter holiday for one high school senior

After our story on challenges at Garinger High School, generous Ledger readers stepped up with support for Anisha Sunuwar

Dec 23, 2020

Covid's financial toll on Black, Hispanic communities

Covid's financial toll on Black, Hispanic communities

Plus: American to start nonstop flights from Charlotte to Honolulu; how city officials are selling their 'mobility plan'; a lawyer explains whether companies can require Covid vaccines

Dec 21, 2020

Trading cards in high demand

Trading cards in high demand

Plus: Busy Saturday morning at the airport; Top Charlotte news of the week

Dec 19, 2020

4 views on CMS virtual learning

4 views on CMS virtual learning

Plus: Sugar Creek Brewing fined for peddling beer off back of military surplus truck; Breaking down Charlotte Agenda's $5M sale; Construction at Quail Hollow Club; Airbnb crackdown on 'party houses'

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Dec 18, 2020

Today's Ledger holiday party — your exclusive invite

Today's Ledger holiday party — your exclusive invite

Today’s the day — drop in online from 5-7 p.m. Say hello. Mix and mingle. And no, online holiday parties aren’t weird at all.

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Dec 17, 2020

County re-examines greenway plans amid opposition

County re-examines greenway plans amid opposition

Plus: Failing grades in CMS double under remote learning; How Mecklenburg Covid deaths compare with elsewhere; $16M South End land deal; Beer exec named Charlotte FC president

Dec 16, 2020

A gradual ascent to airport’s top job

A gradual ascent to airport’s top job

Plus: Charlotte diners stay home from restaurants; Health Department explains CMS advice; Novant workers could receive Covid vaccine as soon as tomorrow; Hookah bar headed to Dilworth

Dec 14, 2020

'I'm in the life transformation business'

'I'm in the life transformation business'

Plus: Teen Talk; Charlotte's top stories of the week

Dec 12, 2020

Burdens multiply at a challenged high school

Burdens multiply at a challenged high school

Plus: 1/5 of N.C. residents don't plan to take Covid vaccine, poll says; Electric-vehicle maker puts North American HQ in Charlotte; Mack Brown's daughter wins big on Jeopardy

Dec 11, 2020

CMS schools will return to full-remote until mid-January

CMS schools will return to full-remote until mid-January

Plus: CMS board members explains their votes; Judge recused from school lawsuit; Big week for charity lunches; City to make economic development announcement today

Dec 9, 2020

Why CMS returned to all-remote learning

Why CMS returned to all-remote learning

CMS board members explain their votes to pull elementary students from classrooms and postpone the return of middle and high school ... in their own words

Dec 9, 2020

BREAKING: N.C. imposes 10 p.m. curfew

BREAKING: N.C. imposes 10 p.m. curfew

New order from governor orders most businesses to shut at 10 p.m.; Plenty of exceptions for work and essential activities; Last call moved up to 9 p.m.

Dec 8, 2020

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