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Ways of Life: A runner known for his creativity and compassion

Ways of Life: A runner known for his creativity and compassion

Also remembered: A woman active in local Democratic politics; a longtime geriatric nurse; an executive at a Pepsi bottling plant; a textile worker whose real love was fishing

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Feb 3, 2026

PBS Charlotte at a crossroads

PBS Charlotte at a crossroads

Plus: Snow scenes across Charlotte, Economic development office at The Pearl; Library pauses CEO search; Immigrant population grows across metro; Charlotte's most romantic restaurant?

Feb 2, 2026

Economic development presence at The Pearl

Economic development presence at The Pearl

Local economic development groups plan to soon open a physical office at the midtown innovation district

Feb 2, 2026

CMS to close Monday

CMS to close Monday

Plus: A roundup of other closures and updates on how the storm's aftermath is affecting Charlotte

Feb 1, 2026

Charlotte's snow day

Charlotte's snow day

Roads remain dangerous after the Charlotte region received more snowfall than it's seen in decades

Feb 1, 2026

CLT’s lounge boom: Time to join the club?

CLT’s lounge boom: Time to join the club?

Plus: Top news of the week — Winter storms freeze Queen’s Feast; Third measles case reported; CMS considers redrawing boundaries; CLT slips in ranking; Sycamore employee shares his story

Jan 31, 2026

Winter storms freeze Queen's Feast

Winter storms freeze Queen's Feast

Restaurants report losing significant revenue with expected back-to-back winter storms in Charlotte

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Jan 30, 2026

A real 'up-North' storm is headed our way

A real 'up-North' storm is headed our way

The Charlotte region is expected to get up to 8 inches of snow Saturday; Prepare for wind chills in the negatives

Jan 30, 2026

Newsletter 1/30: Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Newsletter 1/30: Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Plus: Separation agreement for CMS general counsel; CLT ranking slides; Highwoods' local plans; Mandy Patinkin confuses Charlotte for Winston-Salem; Snow this weekend; Brown agrees to plead guilty

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Jan 30, 2026

CLT slips in ranking

CLT slips in ranking

Las Vegas' airport surpassed Charlotte's in the number of passengers it saw in 2025

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Jan 30, 2026

Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Staff at Sycamore Brewing have been caught in the middle of the high-profile arrest last month of one of its owners — and the fallout that's followed

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Jan 30, 2026

Heavy snow is forecasted, but it's not certain where it will land

Heavy snow is forecasted, but it's not certain where it will land

Plus: Charlotte stores appear to be wiped out of sleds

Jan 29, 2026

CMS to pay top lawyer $289,000 as she exits this month

CMS to pay top lawyer $289,000 as she exits this month

Final day is Jan. 31; 2+ years left on employment contract

Jan 28, 2026

Leveling up Legacy Union

Leveling up Legacy Union

Plus: Highwoods’ high-profile South End site; Johnston YMCA working with a developer; Apartment rents drop; Levine Museum’s upcoming facility; Fascinating mix of amenities at North Meck apartments

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Jan 28, 2026

Newsletter 1/28: When the high ends in the hospital

Newsletter 1/28: When the high ends in the hospital

Plus: Exiting CMS general counsel has 2 years left in contract; Top (and bottom) jobs in Charlotte; Toppman reviews 'Above and Beyond'; 3rd measles case; Corning's $6B NC deal; More winter weather?

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Jan 28, 2026

When the high ends in the hospital

When the high ends in the hospital

Cases of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome are surging across the Charlotte region and state

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Jan 28, 2026

Where Charlotte is hiring now — and where it’s not

Where Charlotte is hiring now — and where it’s not

Job listing data shows trends in different sectors

Jan 28, 2026

Ready for lift off

Ready for lift off

"Above and Beyond" runs through April 19 at Discovery Place, 168 W. Sixth St.

Jan 27, 2026

Ways of Life: Guided by his true identity

Ways of Life: Guided by his true identity

Also remembered: A longtime special education teacher at CMS; an art educator at Spirit Square and a preschool teacher; a head usher at Ovens Auditorium; a woodwind player for the Charlotte Symphony

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Jan 27, 2026

CMS to propose redrawing some high school boundary lines

CMS to propose redrawing some high school boundary lines

Plus: CMS' top lawyer is leaving; Storm was a bust but roads still icy; Fire destroys N.C.'s oldest bar; Charlotte magazine editors to join digital food outlet; From Myers Park High to the Super Bowl

Jan 26, 2026

CMS confirms exit of its top lawyer

CMS confirms exit of its top lawyer

André Mayes, the district's No. 2 highest-paid employee, to step down Feb. 2

Jan 26, 2026

CMS plan would redraw boundary lines for several south Charlotte high schools

CMS plan would redraw boundary lines for several south Charlotte high schools

Preliminary idea would establish attendance zone for Waddell

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Jan 25, 2026

LIVE BLOG: Charlotte Weather Watch

LIVE BLOG: Charlotte Weather Watch

Follow along to get the latest updates on the winter storm affecting Charlotte this weekend

Jan 25, 2026

CMS cancels Monday classes

CMS cancels Monday classes

All district, school and work locations will be closed on Monday

Jan 25, 2026

Coated in sleet

Coated in sleet

Plus: Follow storm developments and aftermath with Ledger live weather blog

Jan 25, 2026

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