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A rare move

A rare move

Plus: New renderings of Second Ward Medical High School; Bank of America Stadium renovation timeline and ‘experience center’; Charlotte tops in office-using employment; BofA’s Gateway Village plans

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Feb 25, 2026

When the presses stop, student newspapers scramble to keep print alive

When the presses stop, student newspapers scramble to keep print alive

After a longtime Charlotte publisher shuts down, student journalism programs race to find a new printer, even as students insist the physical paper still matters

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Feb 25, 2026

Newsletter 2/25: When the presses stop

Newsletter 2/25: When the presses stop

Plus: Self-driving taxis arrive in Charlotte; Toppman reviews 'MJ'; Local effects of immigration policy; City Council backs pause on I-77 lanes; Why your power bill spiked; AI-related layoffs at LPL

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Feb 25, 2026

The King of Pop never stood still

The King of Pop never stood still

'MJ The Musical' runs through March 1 at Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St.

Feb 25, 2026

Self-driving Waymo taxis appear ready to start in Charlotte

Self-driving Waymo taxis appear ready to start in Charlotte

12 white Jaguar SUVs unloaded in uptown

Feb 24, 2026

Ways of Life: Man behind the music

Ways of Life: Man behind the music

Also remembered: Highly respected plastic surgeon; a senior engineer at Southern Bell and communications director at Belk; an administrative assistant at East Meck; a founder of Metrolina Nephrology

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Feb 24, 2026

The story of Charlotte’s first Michelin star

The story of Charlotte’s first Michelin star

Plus: Business services tops jobs growth; Big spending in UCity race; Toppman reviews 'Boundless'; Fútbol is back; ICE proposes facility in Concord; Local businesses react to tariff ruling

Feb 23, 2026

Two dances, infinite reach in Charlotte Ballet’s ‘Boundless’

Two dances, infinite reach in Charlotte Ballet’s ‘Boundless’

Charlotte Ballet's "Winter Works: Boundless" runs through March 21 at McBride-Bonnefoux Center for Dance, 701 N. Tryon St.

Feb 23, 2026

He electrified the Piedmont

He electrified the Piedmont

Plus: Top news of the week—Arrest in 1990 cold case; Lowe’s cuts 600 jobs; Scotland picks Charlotte for World Cup training; Shots fired into Huntersville candidate’s house; Council backs I-77 delay

Feb 21, 2026

CMPD is leaning into tech, new chief says

CMPD is leaning into tech, new chief says

Department is turning to technology to handle lower-level incidents

Feb 20, 2026

10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

To prepare for Saturday's opener in St. Louis, catch up on latest with Toklomati, Zaha, Biel and other Charlotte stars — plus what World Cup means for the schedule, previewing the match and more

Feb 20, 2026

Newsletter 2/20: Charlotte’s parking-ticket traps

Newsletter 2/20: Charlotte’s parking-ticket traps

Plus: How CMPD is using AI; Camp North End's future; Podcast with Charlotte Economics Club president; Arrest made in high-profile cold case; Scout Motors says HQ still a go

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Feb 20, 2026

Charlotte's parking-ticket traps

Charlotte's parking-ticket traps

The most likely spots in Charlotte to get a parking ticket, analyzed

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Feb 20, 2026

Can Camp North End hang onto its vibe?

Can Camp North End hang onto its vibe?

Plus: More finance jobs for uptown?; Sitting down with Charlotte’s new(ish) chief planner; Sports tenant at Legacy Union; Enderly Park apartments; Rezoning petitions approved

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Feb 18, 2026

Sitting down with Charlotte’s new(ish) chief planner

Sitting down with Charlotte’s new(ish) chief planner

Monica Holmes, a Charlotte native, on how the city's planning department will navigate its next phase of growth

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Feb 18, 2026

Newsletter 2/18: After an abnormal mammogram, a battle for care

Newsletter 2/18: After an abnormal mammogram, a battle for care

Plus: Street vendors sound off; Primary turnout is down; Toppman reviews 'The Flick'; Some councilors seek to slow I-77 plan; Shots fired into commissioner candidate's home; Scotland in east Charlotte

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Feb 18, 2026

After an abnormal mammogram, a battle for care

After an abnormal mammogram, a battle for care

Mobile mammography is designed to expand access to lifesaving screenings, particularly for women in underserved areas

Feb 18, 2026

Street vendors sound off

Street vendors sound off

After the end of a city pilot program in NoDa this week, vendors face an unclear path forward

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Feb 18, 2026

Ways of Life: A cross-country trip planted the seed

Ways of Life: A cross-country trip planted the seed

Also remembered: An accomplished ballroom dancer; longtime YMCA staffer and camp director; an assistant principal at Alexander Graham Middle; a Scouting commissioner

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Feb 17, 2026

'The Flick' goes off-stage and out of earshot

'The Flick' goes off-stage and out of earshot

The play runs through Saturday (Feb. 21) at Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh St.

Feb 16, 2026

Charlotte's best live music venues

Charlotte's best live music venues

Plus: Top news of the week— GOP grills sheriff at hearing; Former council member pleads guilty; Early voting begins; Moynihan pay rises to $41M; Catholic conversions on rise

Feb 14, 2026

FULL LIST: Charlotte's live music venues

FULL LIST: Charlotte's live music venues

A detailed list of places across Charlotte to get your live music fix — from small venues like Comet Grill to well-known arenas, like Bank of America Stadium

Feb 13, 2026

The dream his father couldn't recognize

The dream his father couldn't recognize

Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has stayed grounded during his coaching rise after watching 'the life go' from his father's eyes while battling dementia

Feb 13, 2026

✝ Catholic conversions on the rise

✝ Catholic conversions on the rise

Plus: Closer look at West End mixed-use project; Searching for Charlotte's soul; Attack fliers put MAGA ballcap on Democratic incumbent; Camp North End sold; Pantsless mayor explains himself

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Feb 13, 2026

Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?

Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?

$3.2 billion project aims to reduce congestion, but concerns mount over effect on neighborhoods

Feb 12, 2026

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