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Now we wait

Now we wait

Plus: Follow storm developments and aftermath with Ledger live blog; the news of the week

Jan 24, 2026

❄️ Ice storm preparation tips

❄️ Ice storm preparation tips

Plus: Full storm coverage on Ledger blog; 2 measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg; Eastover's views on Manor Theatre redevelopment; Former council members join lobbying firm

Jan 23, 2026

Two measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County

Two measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County

One adult and one unvaccinated child are isolating at home, health officials said

Jan 23, 2026

New Etihad Airways flight will let Charlotte travelers earn American Airlines miles

New Etihad Airways flight will let Charlotte travelers earn American Airlines miles

Nonstop from Charlotte to Abu Dhabi begins March 20, earlier than initially planned

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Jan 23, 2026

New winter storm blog + latest forecast (ice, ugh)

New winter storm blog + latest forecast (ice, ugh)

Introducing 'Charlotte Weather Watch' — a live blog

Jan 22, 2026

‘Manor Theatre is tired. It’s time.’

‘Manor Theatre is tired. It’s time.’

Plus: What’s next for Brookhill Village; Charlotte office market outlook; Apartments, retail for South End site; Eighty Eights owner behind new venue?; North Meck shifts into its next phase

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Jan 21, 2026

Bokhari and Egleston to start Charlotte office of lobbying firm

Bokhari and Egleston to start Charlotte office of lobbying firm

Former council members say they hope to help Charlotte businesses navigate government regulations and policy

Jan 21, 2026

Calls grow for return of red-light cameras

Calls grow for return of red-light cameras

Plus: Forecasters warn of risk of major ice storm; Legion safety manager sues brewery; Toppman reviews 'Spamalot'; Discussion on aging loved ones; Antisemitic materials at Shalom Park

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Jan 21, 2026

'Spamalot' rides again

'Spamalot' rides again

The show runs through Tuesday (Jan. 27) at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.

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Jan 21, 2026

40 Over 40 nominations now open 🏆

40 Over 40 nominations now open 🏆

Help us find and celebrate people in our midst who are improving life in Charlotte — and who are aged 40+

Jan 20, 2026

Ways of Life: A cure for a bad day

Ways of Life: A cure for a bad day

Also remembered: A teacher at Rama Road and Merry Oaks elementary schools; a longtime piano and organ teacher; a city attorney and jogger; the owner of a toxicology business and a ranked tennis player

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Jan 20, 2026

Legion Brewing’s former safety manager accuses it of having a culture that risks employee injuries

Legion Brewing’s former safety manager accuses it of having a culture that risks employee injuries

Cites falling rods, canning-line injuries, improperly stored equipment

Jan 20, 2026

Meet Charlotte's top prosecutor

Meet Charlotte's top prosecutor

Plus: Top news of the week — Manor Theatre to be redeveloped; Monks' peace walk reaches Charlotte; Elon announces new law school; Airport raises parking rates; New LendingTree CEO shares his story

Jan 17, 2026

Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Luca de la Torre is most notable new addition, plus Charlotte FC signs new left back, welcomes return of Pep Biel and inks new practice jersey partnership.

Jan 16, 2026

LendingTree’s new CEO

LendingTree’s new CEO

Plus: Historic status could alter I-77 plans; Luxury brands leave SouthPark; Monks in Charlotte; Airport raises parking rates; Manor Theatre to be redeveloped; Health director resigns; Stamos spotted

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Jan 16, 2026

Historic status could alter I-77 plans

Historic status could alter I-77 plans

Two west Charlotte neighborhoods are seeking historic designation, which would require a federal review of the I-77 express lanes expansion project

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Jan 16, 2026

A sudden tragedy thrust him into the CEO role at LendingTree

A sudden tragedy thrust him into the CEO role at LendingTree

Scott Peyree on the Charlotte tech company's future

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Jan 16, 2026

BREAKING: Manor Theatre site’s next act

BREAKING: Manor Theatre site’s next act

A proposed project at the Eastover retail property would transform the Providence Road corridor

Jan 14, 2026

The last frontier for development

The last frontier for development

Plus: Luxury retail brand out at SouthPark; A small business' path to Eastland; Another steakhouse coming to uptown?; Charlotte a hot market for institutional investors; Ivey’s penthouse for sale

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Jan 14, 2026

The 2026 workforce: Less labor, more automation

The 2026 workforce: Less labor, more automation

Plus: Elon announces Charlotte law school; What to know about measles; Review of 'Renaissance' Mint exhibit; New England royalty's local roots; City backs transit authority; Buddhist Monks on the way

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Jan 14, 2026

Elon U. announces full-time Charlotte law school

Elon U. announces full-time Charlotte law school

The school is expected to open by fall 2027, starting with 75 students

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Jan 14, 2026

Measles is back. Here's what you need to know.

Measles is back. Here's what you need to know.

North Carolina has 5 confirmed cases, with over 300 across state lines in Spartanburg, SC

Jan 14, 2026

A quiet, patient kind of rebellion

A quiet, patient kind of rebellion

‘Renaissance, Romanticism and Rebellion’ runs through Feb. 22 at the Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.

Jan 13, 2026

Ways of Life: She was always 'booked and busy'

Ways of Life: She was always 'booked and busy'

Also remembered: Founder of J.R. Cole Industries; a lawyer and advocate for feeding the hungry in Charlotte; an interpreter at CLT

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Jan 13, 2026

Sycamore Brewing co-founder seeks divorce amid sex-crime allegations

Sycamore Brewing co-founder seeks divorce amid sex-crime allegations

Sarah Taylor says in court papers that she separated immediately after learning of her husband’s arrest

Jan 12, 2026

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