Plus: SouthPark owner eying mall expansion?; Myers Park apartment redevelopment; BrickTop’s to Ballantyne; SMBC confirms Charlotte office location; Indoor playground coming to east Charlotte
May 6, 2026
Plus: Mussel species endangered by low water levels; A conversation with Tom Hanchett; Statue commemorates Charlotte golf history; Library books a new look; Remembering Chris Thomas; Big rezoning for Plaza Midwood; City budget calls for property tax hike
The Carolina heelsplitter is found in a few creeks and streams in the Carolinas
As Charlotte parents become more conscious about their kids' screen time, some are turning to alternatives
On a site that has produced cotton materials for 125 years, plans could weave together the neighborhood's past and future
May 5, 2026
Also remembered: A longtime firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department; a leader in nursing in Charlotte; the founder of Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream and Hamburger; the owner of Jung’s Laundry and Hong Kong East Restaurant
Plus: JetBlue to return to Charlotte and replace some Spirit flights; Council members link data centers and drought; Discovery Place after dark; Ledger April Fools edition predicted South End micro-apartments
May 4, 2026
Had left Charlotte in 2024 after 18 years here
How a scrappy upstart club became a national golf destination
The next "Science on the Rocks" is on May 15 at Discovery Place, 168 W. Sixth St.
Plus: Top news of the week — Water restrictions to begin May 15; Spirit Airlines shuts down and cancels all flights; CMS magnet plan may face delays; New deputy city manager named
May 2, 2026
'This combination is about meeting people where they are,' CEO Gene Woods says
May 1, 2026
City of Charlotte imposes restrictions on watering lawns, washing cars, filling pools
Toklomati's scoring down in sophomore season. Plus: Defensive issues showing, Banner departing, Leagues Cup announced, advancing New England and more
Plus: Mandatory water restrictions expected; Apartment construction hits 11-year low; Tips on college admissions; Toppman reviews Mint's Caravaggio exhibit; Possible delay for CMS magnet changes
Region expected to be elevated to 'stage two' today
Some teachers and parents say play-based learning has been squeezed out by academic demands
What colleges really want — and how to stand out
The “Caravaggio/Revolution" exhibit runs through Oct. 25 at The Mint Museum, 500 S. Tryon St.
Apr 30, 2026
A leader in Charlotte CRE, Thomas is remembered for his involvement in community initiatives that he cared about
Plus: Crescent CEO steps down; Averitt to establish large campus in Steele Creek; Charlotte’s short-term rental market heats up; Microunit project for South End; Golftec tees up another Charlotte location
Apr 29, 2026
Plus: Luxury uptown hotel guests complain about street noise; 'Braille Trail' to debut near NoDa; Hospital board schedules 4-hour closed session; McIlroy in for Quail Hollow
Charlotte Ballet prepares to make a grand leap forward on its North Tryon plans
'How can we make a neighborhood where it's for everyone?'
Emergency sirens, loud mufflers and engines, partying cited in customer complaints
