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🎟️ Tickets now available for 40 Over 40 Awards!

🎟️ Tickets now available for 40 Over 40 Awards!

Join us April 23 for a fun celebration of the winners

Mar 12, 2026

Where the I-77 widening debate is heading

Where the I-77 widening debate is heading

As residents fume, has Charlotte lost its leverage?

Mar 12, 2026

Tax-value reality check

Tax-value reality check

Plus: Cathy Bessant talks leadership; Data center for University area?; New tenant at former Second and Charles; South End hotel renderings; Condos for Myers Park; Former EpiCentre to hit market

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Mar 11, 2026

Bite-sized restaurants

Bite-sized restaurants

Restaurant owners are rethinking their real estate amid customer changes — and rising costs

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Mar 11, 2026

I-77 plans would cut into westside parks, greenways

I-77 plans would cut into westside parks, greenways

Mecklenburg County staff say the proposed project could also have ripple effects on stormwater and air quality

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Mar 11, 2026

The suffragists still demand a hearing

The suffragists still demand a hearing

'Suffs' runs through Sunday at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.

Mar 11, 2026

Ways of Life: A life spent in giving solace

Ways of Life: A life spent in giving solace

Also remembered: A foster mom to dozens of children; a founder of the Myers Park High School Alumni Association; a longtime police officer with CMS; a former Charlotte Fire captain

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Mar 10, 2026

An Rx for loneliness

An Rx for loneliness

Museum hopes to be a model for cultural institutions

Mar 9, 2026

BREAKING: Queens makes NCAA Tournament for first time

BREAKING: Queens makes NCAA Tournament for first time

First year of eligibility for big Division I tournament

Mar 8, 2026

Mascara, megachurches and a Charlotte empire

Mascara, megachurches and a Charlotte empire

Plus: Top news of the week—Primary voters oust longtime local Democrats; I-77 South toll lane plans delayed; Gas prices rise; PTO president charged with embezzlement; Panthers to play in HoF game

Mar 7, 2026

Charlotte FC to begin talks with Wilfried Zaha

Charlotte FC to begin talks with Wilfried Zaha

The star winger’s future is one of CLT’s big questions; Plus: a new Agyemang emerging, advancing home opener vs. Austin

Mar 6, 2026

Scammers are using new crypto ATMs

Scammers are using new crypto ATMs

Many cases involve criminals impersonating local police or sheriff’s officers

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Mar 6, 2026

Why is it so hard to get projects done?

Why is it so hard to get projects done?

Plus: What’s happening at Mr. K’s site; Rendering of Sugar Creek library branch; Save the date for Whispers birthday party this month; Novant Health medical office project; Wine bar heading to South End

Mar 5, 2026

3 long-serving local Democrats lose; Republican Berger in trouble

3 long-serving local Democrats lose; Republican Berger in trouble

Plus: Aquarium envisioned for Discovery Place; I-77 plans moved back; Ledger switching tech platforms; LendingTree embraces AI and pet insurance; Review of 'Esperanza Rising'

Mar 4, 2026

NCDOT pushes back timeline on I-77 South widening

NCDOT pushes back timeline on I-77 South widening

Delays work with developers to gather feedback from residents

Mar 3, 2026

Hope travels fast in 'Esperanza Rising'

Hope travels fast in 'Esperanza Rising'

'Esperanza Rising' runs at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in ImaginOn, 300 E. Seventh St., through March 15

Mar 3, 2026

Ways of Life: A mom and squirrel saver

Ways of Life: A mom and squirrel saver

Also remembered: A home economist for Duke Power; a board member of various civic groups; a teacher of English and gifted students for decades

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Mar 3, 2026

Time to vote: Polls now open

Time to vote: Polls now open

The primary election is TODAY (Tuesday, March 3)

Mar 3, 2026

Walking through Windsor Park

Walking through Windsor Park

Plus: Lawyer says panel can't delay I-77 widening; A look at new I-485 toll lanes; Election day information; Charlotte gas prices expected to rise; Plaza Midwood taproom closes; Bathroom-rating app

Mar 2, 2026

Charlotte's relentless disruptor

Charlotte's relentless disruptor

Plus: Top news of the week—Council signals support for I-77 plan pause; American Airlines' CLT lease negotiations; High-end steakhouse beef incoming?; Commissioner chair rejects Atrium board nominees

Feb 28, 2026

Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

As newness wears off in season No. 5, the club is employing series of initiatives to bolster attendance, which dipped from second to third in MLS last year, plus previewing Saturday's game in L.A.

Feb 27, 2026

Crunch time for American Airlines

Crunch time for American Airlines

Plus: Commission chair rejects Atrium board nominees; Wagyu war ahead?; Ledger announces 40 Over 40 nominees; UNC System raises in-state tuition; Charlotte FC offers $26 tickets; Petty Thieves sold

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Feb 27, 2026

County commissioners chair rejects Atrium Health board nominees

County commissioners chair rejects Atrium Health board nominees

First rejection in decades tests oversight of Charlotte’s hospital authority

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Feb 27, 2026

Charlotte’s suburbs are tapping the brakes on growth

Charlotte’s suburbs are tapping the brakes on growth

As areas beyond Mecklenburg County boom, local government leaders are devising new strategies to manage growth — and fierce opposition from constituents

Feb 26, 2026

Announcing the nominees for the 7th annual 40 Over 40 awards

Announcing the nominees for the 7th annual 40 Over 40 awards

Our hardworking judges are in the process of selecting 40 from this worthy group of 137

Feb 26, 2026

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