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CMS enrollment falls to 14-year low

CMS enrollment falls to 14-year low

Plus: Raise for CMS superintendent; Atrium CEO on affordable housing commitment; Charlottean writes book for late wife; Snow at NC ski resorts; Podcast episode on offbeat holiday films; Wells job cuts

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Dec 10, 2025

Woods touts Atrium’s affordable housing commitment

Woods touts Atrium’s affordable housing commitment

Economic outlook event

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Dec 10, 2025

CMS board approves raise and contract extension for superintendent

CMS board approves raise and contract extension for superintendent

Pay bump for Crystal Hill — Read the new contract

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Dec 10, 2025

12 holiday movies that stand out

12 holiday movies that stand out

Movie critic Lawrence Toppman's holiday movie picks

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Dec 10, 2025

Leighton Ford’s book reflects a lifetime of faith

Leighton Ford’s book reflects a lifetime of faith

A grieving husband revisits decades of memories shared with his wife, Jean

Dec 10, 2025

CMS enrollment drops to 14-year low

CMS enrollment drops to 14-year low

A short-term blip — or the start of a long-term trend?

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Dec 10, 2025

Ways of Life: Always surrounded by books

Ways of Life: Always surrounded by books

Also remembered: A teacher at South Charlotte Baptist Academy; an industrial psychologist professor at UNCC; a scientist and researcher at Celanese

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Dec 9, 2025

Fee gets added to questionnaires at some health care systems

Fee gets added to questionnaires at some health care systems

Plus: RTO outlook for 2026; Will stablecoins threaten traditional lenders?; Toppman reviews 'Scrooge in Rouge'; Blue Line stabbing gets national attention; West Charlotte football coach out

Dec 8, 2025

A Christmas Carol gone rogue — or rouge

A Christmas Carol gone rogue — or rouge

'Scrooge in Rouge' runs through Dec. 20 at Warehouse PAC, 9216 Westmoreland Road

Dec 8, 2025

BofA researcher: stablecoin era nears, but barriers remain

BofA researcher: stablecoin era nears, but barriers remain

New federal rules mark progress but leave major adoption hurdles ahead

Dec 8, 2025

Planning Dry January? Try these non-alcoholic winners

Planning Dry January? Try these non-alcoholic winners

Plus: The news of the week — Person stabbed on light rail; Lovin' Life Music Fest 'paused' for 2026; Protesters pack Atrium meeting; Spotlight on local charities; Six named to new transit board

Dec 6, 2025

Farewell to Charlotte magazine

Farewell to Charlotte magazine

Plus: WBT to boost its reach; 2nd & Charles will close Charlotte store; What 'smart' means in building tech; Conflicting numbers for Border Patrol arrests; What's on Charlotte's Spotify Wrapped

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Dec 5, 2025

Several Charlotte radio stations are set for a major reset

Several Charlotte radio stations are set for a major reset

Radio One to switch frequencies affecting 4 stations

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Dec 5, 2025

Charlotte's only 2nd & Charles bookstore to close soon

Charlotte's only 2nd & Charles bookstore to close soon

Sells and buys back video games, DVDs and Blu-rays, CDs and vinyl, and collectibles

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Dec 5, 2025

Remembering the magazine that captured Charlotte's soul

Remembering the magazine that captured Charlotte's soul

Tributes pour in for Charlotte magazine

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Dec 5, 2025

Charlotte’s most intelligent office building

Charlotte’s most intelligent office building

Plus: Is The Park Expo site about to see changes?; Council members exchange fiery remarks during vote on community land-use plans; South of the Border is for sale; Rage room heading to University area

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Dec 3, 2025

New EV makers are hitting old N.C. roadblocks

New EV makers are hitting old N.C. roadblocks

Plus: Protestors pile into Atrium meeting; RenFest organizers Huzzah near-record crowds; Will CLT ever get Clear?; City Council members sworn in; U.S. men's soccer team to play at the Bank

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Dec 3, 2025

Clear security screening is at 64 airports — but not Charlotte's

Clear security screening is at 64 airports — but not Charlotte's

What are the prospects here?

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Dec 3, 2025

Activists press Atrium on housing, worker conditions

Activists press Atrium on housing, worker conditions

The hospital authority, a government entity, doesn't allow public comment

Dec 3, 2025

Renaissance Festival crowds return in near-record numbers

Renaissance Festival crowds return in near-record numbers

9 of 16 dates sold out, organizations said

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Dec 3, 2025

New EV makers are hitting old N.C. roadblocks

New EV makers are hitting old N.C. roadblocks

Scout Motors is establishing a HQ in Charlotte, but selling vehicles here might be a challenge

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Dec 3, 2025

Ways of Life: A champion for University City

Ways of Life: A champion for University City

Also remembered: A junior tennis champion at Charlotte Latin; general manager at Victory Chevrolet; a chemicals executive; founder of what is now Party Reflections; a top producer in real estate

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Dec 2, 2025

Readers' picks: favorite local charities

Readers' picks: favorite local charities

Ledger members recommend 88 local nonprofits that could use your support

Dec 1, 2025

N.C. hemp growers brace for devastating ban

N.C. hemp growers brace for devastating ban

Plus: CPI Security sues opposing lawyer; Closer look at CEO pay; 'Magicians Table' review; Charlotte City Council to swear in 3 new members tonight; 'Iryna's Law' could fill Mecklenburg jail

Dec 1, 2025

‘The Magicians Table’ has a few tricks up its sleeve

‘The Magicians Table’ has a few tricks up its sleeve

The magic show runs through Feb. 15 at Blume Studios, 904 Post St.

Nov 28, 2025

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