Resources to help you understand Charlotte better
Feb 12, 2026
Plus: Retail developer’s plans for The River District; Historic landmarks commissioner sounds off on Manor Theatre deal; What’s on deck for Cousins in Charlotte; Specialty Shops ‘coming soon’
Feb 11, 2026
Plus: Sycamore proposes new beer labels; Early voting begins this week; Election Hub returns; Candidates spar over 'Cop City'; Toppman reviews 'Primary Trust'; Former council member pleads guilty
'Club West Brewing IPA' and 'Club West Brewing Citrus Wheat'
Saturday's match at American Legion Memorial Stadium offered a glimpse of what Carolina Ascent, Charlotte’s rising women’s team, could mean for the city’s soccer identity
Challengers deride it as 'Cop City'; Incumbent says it's needed
‘Primary Trust’ runs through Feb. 22 at Three Bone Theater, 1545 W. Trade St.
Feb 10, 2026
Also remembered: Substance abuse worker for decades; head golf professional at Quail Hollow; longtime preschool teacher in several Charlotte schools; an accomplished Charlotte area DJ
Plus: Charlotte ranked No. 2 in U.S. for job growth; Local florist weighs in on Valentine's Day trends; Bank of America employee killed in shooting at bank branch; Leaders to testify on public safety
Feb 9, 2026
Trailed only New York City, which is 7x as large
Rising flower, labor and transportation costs are pushing bouquet prices higher
Police arrested a 22-year-old man and charged him with murder
An accidental crash leads to an unexpected bond
Plus: Top news of the week—CMS adjusts calendar; LendingTree layoffs; NCDOT finalizes I-77 express lane plans; University City rebrands; Kuechly inducted into Hall of Fame; Charlotte QB in Super Bowl
Feb 7, 2026
Charlotte's Aimee Maye has raised a crew of star athletes. Her youngest plays in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Feb 6, 2026
Plus: State regulators end Aldersgate scrutiny; City considers 'Main Street' program; University City's rebrand; Kuechly selected for Hall of Fame; New appointment system at DMV
Move signals healthier outlook
The program would aim to align city staff, business owners and community groups around shared goals
New tax money could allow the transit authority to finish uptown's train station
Feb 5, 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' board made the decision in an emergency meeting Wednesday night following 2 spurts of snow and ice
Feb 4, 2026
Plus: Office site eyed for redevelopment; Center City’s ‘inflection point’; A familiar story plays out in Plaza Midwood; Digging up dirt in Elizabeth; Amex confirms Charlotte office
Plus: Charlotte homes taking longer to sell; LendingTree layoffs; Remembering a 25-year-old runner; Review of 'The Outsiders' musical; I-485 toll lanes to open soon; Charlotte conductor wins Grammy
The SouthPark Skipper shuttles people around the neighborhood for free, taking them anywhere from restaurants, to grocery stores, to doctors' appointments
Laid-off workers take to LinkedIn
'The Outsiders' runs through Feb. 8 at Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St.
