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Where the transit plan’s ‘road money’ would go

Where the transit plan’s ‘road money’ would go

Around $100 million a year for Charlotte, spent all over the city

Sep 25, 2025

The brewing battle for drive-thru coffee

The brewing battle for drive-thru coffee

Plus: Auto HQ headed to Charlotte?; Charlotte companies with the most H-1B visa workers; Toppman reviews Matthews Playhouse play; Legislature passes bills on crime, DMV

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Sep 24, 2025

CMS: housing developer?

CMS: housing developer?

Plus: Is Charlotte about to land an automotive HQ?; Charlotte passes vibe check; Checking in on Sycamore Brewing's new Cotswold spot

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Sep 24, 2025

Ways of Life: An online educator with in-person impact

Ways of Life: An online educator with in-person impact

Also remembered: The founder of Camp SOAR; chairman of the board for the Metrolina Association for the Blind; an artist whose work was seen across Charlotte

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Sep 23, 2025

A nonprofit that helps charities grow and thrive

A nonprofit that helps charities grow and thrive

Plus: Legislature to debate new anti-crime bill called 'Iryna's Law'; Developer dishes on new 43-story South End tower; Myers Park statue dressed as Revolutionary figure; Corn maze time

Sep 22, 2025

After more than 60 years, 'A Raisin in the Sun' still stings

After more than 60 years, 'A Raisin in the Sun' still stings

It runs through Sept. 28 at Matthews Playhouse, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews

Sep 20, 2025

Queens, meet Elon: History saw it coming

Queens, meet Elon: History saw it coming

Plus: The news of the week — Inside the Queens-Elon merger; New arts center headed to south Charlotte?; Whooping cough outbreak hits Charlotte Latin; Fatal uptown shooting

Sep 20, 2025

West Charlotte nonprofit works to improve health

West Charlotte nonprofit works to improve health

Kika's House was founded to empower West Charlotte residents to take control of their physical, mental and spiritual well-being

Sep 19, 2025

Streak, and more, at stake for Charlotte FC

Streak, and more, at stake for Charlotte FC

As Charlotte aims to be first MLS team to win 10 in a row, it eyes Supporters' Shield and homefield advantage; Plus Toklomati's impact, Zaha's generosity, advancing Saturday game in New York and more

Sep 19, 2025

Newsletter 9/19: The push for an arts center in south Charlotte

Newsletter 9/19: The push for an arts center in south Charlotte

Plus: Ledger hires experienced Charlotte journalist as managing editor; UNC Charlotte gets clearance for AI degrees; West Charlotte nonprofit works to improve health; Uptown lunchtime shooting

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Sep 19, 2025

The Ledger hires a new managing editor, Ashley Fahey

The Ledger hires a new managing editor, Ashley Fahey

An experienced journalist with a track record of keeping Charlotte ahead of the news

Sep 19, 2025

The push for an arts center in south Charlotte

The push for an arts center in south Charlotte

Idea would place rehearsal, exhibition and teaching spaces under one roof

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Sep 19, 2025

How the transit plan would affect buses

How the transit plan would affect buses

More frequent service, Uber-like 'microtransit'

Sep 18, 2025

How a 43-story tower got the green light to build

How a 43-story tower got the green light to build

Interview with Riverside's president, Tony Scacco, on Queensbridge project; Plus: Elon U. president on real estate, South End hotel renderings; Plans for Dilworth hotel; Beacon deals

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Sep 18, 2025

Why Queens and Elon are merging

Why Queens and Elon are merging

Plus: Charlotte Latin whooping cough outbreak; UNC expulsion could cost former student $8M; Animal rescue recovers after alleged embezzlement; Atrium acquisition; DaBaby light rail music video

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Sep 17, 2025

Whooping cough outbreak reported at Charlotte Latin

Whooping cough outbreak reported at Charlotte Latin

School working with health department

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Sep 17, 2025

Carolina NeuroSurgery joins Atrium in major deal

Carolina NeuroSurgery joins Atrium in major deal

Atrium strengthens profitable neurosurgery service line while Carolina NeuroSurgery gains stability

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Sep 17, 2025

Ways of Life: Neither pain nor a wheelchair could stop her

Ways of Life: Neither pain nor a wheelchair could stop her

Also remembered: First director of architecture at CMS; owner of Sharon Barber & Style; an executive at Bank of America

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Sep 16, 2025

BREAKING: Queens U. and Elon U. to merge

BREAKING: Queens U. and Elon U. to merge

Merger of 2 N.C. universities

Sep 16, 2025

Newsletter 9/15: When Iryna Zarutska was laid to rest

Newsletter 9/15: When Iryna Zarutska was laid to rest

Plus: How to get Covid booster; Answering reader question on digital driver's licenses; Charlotte FC clinches playoff berth; Braxton Winston to head big N.C. labor union

Sep 15, 2025

When Iryna Zarutska was laid to rest

When Iryna Zarutska was laid to rest

Her smile was her legacy, relatives said

Sep 15, 2025

Your guide to Charlotte’s fall concerts

Your guide to Charlotte’s fall concerts

Plus: The news of the week — Light rail stabbing goes national; Council incumbents ousted; New retailers heading to SouthPark; Charlotte FC shoots for record against Messi tonight

Sep 13, 2025

Charlotte FC aims for record against Miami

Charlotte FC aims for record against Miami

Zaha and Charlotte FC seek MLS record-tying 9th straight win against Messi and Miami, Smith reacts to his suspension, upper bowl closing for Saturday is sign of things to come + more

Sep 12, 2025

The mountains are calling

The mountains are calling

Plus: ABC Commission fines Queen Park Social; Review of CAST's 'The Sunset Limited'; Ledger wins national award; Legislative leaders vow to get tougher on crime; 'Top Chef' host loves Lang Van

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Sep 12, 2025

'The Sunset Limited': Wrestling with hope and nothing

'The Sunset Limited': Wrestling with hope and nothing

It runs through Sept. 27 at The Arts Factory, 1545 W. Trade St., at Johnson C. Smith University

Sep 12, 2025

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