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SAT cancellations leave students in limbo

Charlotte test-prep companies and colleges adjust to shake-up in testing schedule.

Apr 20, 2020

Why I joined The Ledger

Here's who I am, and why I'm passionate about giving you local news in a fresh way.

Apr 19, 2020

County plans business panel to examine reopening

Plus: Local coronavirus cases up unevenly; Bankers working overtime on loan program; Taiwo Jaiyeoba needs a better plan for drinking coffee

Apr 18, 2020

After a bumpy start, loan money starts flowing

Plus: Economists forecast big long-term changes; Charlotte to collect yard waste (just once); Southeast Charlotte brewery opens; New DaBaby album; Cooper speculates on Duke-UNC game with no fans

Apr 17, 2020

In Sun City, golf cart cruising is the new canasta

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Apr 16, 2020

In Sun City, golf cart cruising is the new canasta

Plus: How accurate is the county's coronavirus forecast?; County recommends wearing face coverings at stores; Domestic violence rises 20% after 'stay at home' order

Apr 16, 2020

Mecklenburg's new virus cases are falling

This is a copy of an article that appeared in the April 14, 2020, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter on local business news.

Apr 15, 2020

BREAKING: Hospitals pull plug on field hospital

Today is Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and we’re coming to you with HOT BREAKING NEWS.

Apr 15, 2020

Brace for a longer lockdown

Plus: Meal-delivery companies seize the moment; In-home care company for seniors sees a drop in business; Bank earnings take a hit; Construction still plowing ahead, planning director says

Apr 15, 2020

Mecklenburg's new virus cases are falling

Plus: CMS spring break survival tips; More doctors leave Holston Medical Group; McCaffrey becomes highest-paid running back

Apr 14, 2020

Parenting survival guide: CMS spring break edition

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Apr 13, 2020

How well is local media covering coronavirus?

Plus: Storm knocks out power to 45,000 in Mecklenburg; Shoppers pack into Walmart on Saturday; Novant hires anti-coronavirus rapper; The Easter Bunny does a drive-by in Madison Park

Apr 13, 2020

Charlotte's other big pandemic

This article appeared in the April 11, 2020, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter focused on original local business news and insight.

Apr 11, 2020

Air travel is now 'like an apocalypse movie'

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on April 10, 2020.

Apr 11, 2020

Air travel is now ‘like an apocalypse movie’

Plus: Mecklenburg coronavirus cases fall for 3rd straight day; 1/2 the county can't walk to parks; Price-gouging complaints target grocers; Can Queen Charlotte influence you to stay away from people?

Apr 10, 2020

Kicking toilet paper and keeping their skills up

Plus: Gates go up at parks across the county; N.C. Bar Association pushes for notaries to work virtually; Tim Newman charged with threatening to blow up dam; North Meck doctor shake-up

Apr 9, 2020

At-home births draw new attention

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on April 8, 2020.

Apr 9, 2020

At-home births draw new attention

Plus: Why hospitals and county scaled back field hospital plan; Nonprofits worry about hotel evictions; County loan fund approved; ALE agents conduct undercover sting in VIP room of Leather & Lace

Apr 8, 2020

BREAKING: Curve flattening, new park restrictions, smaller field hospital

Today is Tuesday, April 7, 2020, and we’re coming to you with HOT BREAKING NEWS.

Apr 7, 2020

For two faiths, a week like no other

Plus: Are park restrictions on the way?; Ledger hires managing editor; County releases new data; Commissioners plan small-business loan program; New estimate cuts N.C. deaths by 80%

Apr 7, 2020

Chaotic start to crucial loan program

Plus: How to understand coronavirus data; Closer look at massage parlor cited for 'stay at home' violation; Durham says breweries are non-essential

Apr 6, 2020

Exciting news about The Ledger

Today is Sunday, April 5, 2020. We are coming to you with a SPECIAL LEDGER STATUS UPDATE. This post is for paying subscribers only. Ledger brings aboard experienced journalist amid growth; update on coronavirus coverage I have some exciting news about the growth of The Ledger, and because you’re a paying subscriber, I wanted to share it with you before I announce it publicly.

Apr 5, 2020

Lives transformed, in photos

Plus: Long hardware line in Matthews; Banks criticized for stimulus loan rollout; City's first 'stay at home' bust; Influencers enlisted in the fight against the coronavirus

Apr 4, 2020

That's one big field hospital

Plus: Big changes in ad industry; Car dealerships win 'stay at home' reprieve; Biltmore furloughs 2,000

Apr 3, 2020

BREAKING: Charlotte hospitals might need 3,000 more beds

Today is Thursday, April 2, 2020, and we’re coming to you with BREAKING NEWS.

Apr 2, 2020