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New development plans in Dilworth

New development plans in Dilworth

Alpine Ski Center sells for $2.6M, with plans to become retail center with rooftop bar

Nov 10, 2020

What happened when Alex Trebek came to Charlotte?

What happened when Alex Trebek came to Charlotte?

Local radio personality Bob Lacey has fond memories of co-hosting with Trebek during a Charlotte appearance shortly after Trebek became "Jeopardy!" host. Trebek died Sunday at age 80.

Nov 10, 2020

CMS might alter its middle school reopening plan

CMS might alter its middle school reopening plan

Plus: Charlotte's French restaurants in retreat; Truist uses helicopter to drop off new sign uptown; Skepticism over planned Metropolitan tower; Airport parking changes; UNC in court over admissions

Nov 9, 2020

Inside the classroom: a CMS teacher's story

Inside the classroom: a CMS teacher's story

Plus: Teen Talk, Charlotte's news of the week

Nov 7, 2020

UNCC study: Covid stresses are hitting low-income residents

UNCC study: Covid stresses are hitting low-income residents

Plus: Apartment tower planned for the Metropolitan; October rezonings; Gun permits surge; Mural section of Tryon Street could reopen next week; Santa requires reservations at the mall this year

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Nov 6, 2020

UNCC study: Covid stresses are hitting low-income residents

UNCC study: Covid stresses are hitting low-income residents

New research shows Charlotte-area residents suffer from pandemic-related risk for depression, alcohol abuse, domestic violence

Nov 6, 2020

Charlotte rezoning petitions in October

Charlotte rezoning petitions in October

Highlights: A retirement community expands, affordable apartments in Grier Heights and Sugar Creek, senior apartments in Mallard Creek, new fields and buildings for Victory Christian

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Nov 5, 2020

Apartment tower planned for the Metropolitan

Apartment tower planned for the Metropolitan

Plans filed with the city call for 330 apartments in a building up to 28 stories — which would easily be the tallest structure in Midtown

Nov 4, 2020

With America on edge, Cody took a cat nap

With America on edge, Cody took a cat nap

Plus: Inside a sensory deprivation tank; How a massage therapist sets a calming mood; Peak leaf time in the mountains; Election held; Mystery land sale in Dilworth

Nov 4, 2020

With America on edge, Cody took a cat nap

With America on edge, Cody took a cat nap

Plus: Inside a sensory deprivation tank; How a massage therapist sets a calming mood; Peak leaf time in the mountains; Election held; Mystery land sale in Dilworth

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Nov 4, 2020

This election is being fought in my mailbox

This election is being fought in my mailbox

Plus: Hard work ahead for Charlotte’s 2040 plan; George Shinn memories; First day of real school in CMS; Poll says 2/3 of North Carolinians have never heard of David Tepper

Nov 2, 2020

Charlotte's Miss USA prepares to pass the crown

Charlotte's Miss USA prepares to pass the crown

Plus: Annual pumpkin-lighting in Elizabeth; Charlotte's top news of the week; Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight

Oct 31, 2020

Why South End construction is still humming

Why South End construction is still humming

Plus: Changes on the table for how Charlotte elects its mayor and city council; City hits 100 murders and is set to surpass last year's total; Carowinds to open for the holidays

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Oct 30, 2020

5:30pm today: Ledger online 🍷 happy hour 🍺

5:30pm today: Ledger online 🍷 happy hour 🍺

We're getting some people together online on a new platform that's kinda fun and worth trying out. Why don't you join us? Here are the details.

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Oct 29, 2020

A new office tower for still-booming South End

A new office tower for still-booming South End

Work starts this week on 11-story building on South Tryon opposite future LendingTree headquarters

Oct 29, 2020

People are still nervous about in-person events

People are still nervous about in-person events

Plus: New details on Eastland redevelopment; CMS looks ready to go on starting elementary students next week; City eyeing new nondiscrimination ordinance; Ledger happy hour details

Oct 28, 2020

The rap star next door

The rap star next door

Plus: County shuts church that was site of Covid outbreak; N.C. adds jobs; State's ski resorts await snow and say skiing is 'ready made' for social distancing

Oct 26, 2020

With holiday bazaars canceled, crafters are struggling

With holiday bazaars canceled, crafters are struggling

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

Oct 24, 2020

Creating a 'smorgasbord of retail' in SouthPark

Creating a 'smorgasbord of retail' in SouthPark

Plus: Autobell Car Wash was ready with new disinfectant when Covid hit; will rising coronavirus cases further delay CMS reopening?; 82 Covid cases and 3 deaths linked to church's events

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Oct 23, 2020

Announcing The Ledger’s first-ever virtual happy hour

Announcing The Ledger’s first-ever virtual happy hour

We are working to build a community of people who care about Charlotte; Join us on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m.

Oct 23, 2020

Autobell: When the pandemic hit, it rolled out a disinfecting fog

Autobell: When the pandemic hit, it rolled out a disinfecting fog

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Oct 22, 2020

DoorDash is winning Charlotte’s food delivery war

DoorDash is winning Charlotte’s food delivery war

Plus: How your school's demographics are changing; Another south Charlotte greenway fight; CMS board member moves daughter to private school; 'Morrison' name removed; 🍻 Ledger happy hour next week

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Oct 21, 2020

I hope there's a bright future for local journalism

I hope there's a bright future for local journalism

Old sources of information are struggling. But new ones are emerging to fill the void. You can help pave the path to the future.

Oct 20, 2020

South Charlotte neighborhood opposes greenway connection

South Charlotte neighborhood opposes greenway connection

Plus: Decision scheduled tonight on city's first car-free development; New state Covid data helps you identify hotspots; First Citizens buys New York bank; BofA's Cathy Bessant sheds a tear

Oct 19, 2020

At costume shop, revelers aren't spooked by Covid

At costume shop, revelers aren't spooked by Covid

Plus: Are you a Teen Talk 'stan'?; Charlotte's top news of the week

Oct 17, 2020

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