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He’s reframing disability through art

He’s reframing disability through art

Blind dancer and Paralympian Davian Robinson is redefining disability through art and advocacy — and his Bechtler Museum exhibit

Aug 29, 2025

Newsletter 8/29: He’s reframing disability through art

Newsletter 8/29: He’s reframing disability through art

Plus: New details show South End stabbing was random attack; American Airlines' bougie new lounge; Canadian bank expansion?; City Council candidates say why they're running; Pods/videos on health

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Aug 29, 2025

Uptown's Charlotte Plaza building is sold

Uptown's Charlotte Plaza building is sold

Hope for Charlotte's office sector?

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Aug 28, 2025

‘Collection, Reframed’ turns art into new senses

‘Collection, Reframed’ turns art into new senses

It runs through Sept. 22 at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St.

Aug 27, 2025

Remembering young Ukrainian artist killed in South End stabbing

Remembering young Ukrainian artist killed in South End stabbing

Three years after fleeing war in Ukraine, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was building a new life in Charlotte when she was fatally stabbed in a random attack near a South End light rail station

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Aug 27, 2025

Beehold: a sweet harvest at St. Matthew Catholic Church

Beehold: a sweet harvest at St. Matthew Catholic Church

Months after a beehive was discovered in the walls of St. Matthew Catholic, parishioners enjoy jars of honey to support the church’s ministries to address hunger

Aug 27, 2025

At Friendship Circle, a simple pairing leads to something powerful

At Friendship Circle, a simple pairing leads to something powerful

Charity spotlight: Friendship Circle helps Charlotte teens and children with special needs thrive through genuine connections

Aug 27, 2025

Protecting fertility for young cancer survivors

Protecting fertility for young cancer survivors

Plus: Victim of South End fatal stabbing remembered; St. Matthew Catholic harvests honey found in walls; Local nonprofit connects typical and atypical teens; White House nominates two Charlotte judges

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Aug 27, 2025

Protecting fertility for young cancer survivors

Protecting fertility for young cancer survivors

The Isabella Santos Foundation wants local kids to have fertility options without leaving the Carolinas

Aug 27, 2025

Doctors on demand, no insurance required

Doctors on demand, no insurance required

Plus: CMS superintendent touts progress as classes start today; Charlotte warehouses go upscale; Online election forum Tuesday; Court backs bar owners over Covid shutdowns; Fatal light rail stabbing

Aug 25, 2025

A new approach to informing voters on local elections

A new approach to informing voters on local elections

No ads, no paywalls — just clear, trustworthy election information organized under a 501(c)(3) umbrella

Aug 24, 2025

You might be old in Charlotte if...

You might be old in Charlotte if...

Plus: Top news of the week: Early voting underway; Business group rallies for transit tax plan; 'Humpy' Wheeler dies at 86; UNC Charlotte seeks to add AI major; Latino festival canceled over ICE fears

Aug 23, 2025

This year’s SCarowinds jump scare: an extra $10 charge

This year’s SCarowinds jump scare: an extra $10 charge

It's a first for the park and a move that has some fans grumbling over the added cost

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Aug 22, 2025

Warehouses are joining the 'flight to quality' trend

Warehouses are joining the 'flight to quality' trend

Plus: Tenant buys office building; Charlotte's growth; Beacon Partners offloads $300M+ in Pineville; Charlotte vs. Raleigh train stations

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Aug 22, 2025

Development paying off for Charlotte FC

Development paying off for Charlotte FC

Defender Adilson Malanda bound for England at season's end as Charlotte cashes in again during summer transfer window; introducing Australian striker, eyeing goalkeeper lineup and previewing Red Bulls

Aug 22, 2025

Finding purpose in an east Charlotte laundromat

Finding purpose in an east Charlotte laundromat

Plus: SCarowinds to charge $10 for haunted houses; Life lessons from Charlotte legend Humpy Wheeler; 'You Ask, We Answer' on uptown park security; Early voting begins; Hurricane Erin hits Outer Banks

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Aug 22, 2025

Charlotte leaders rally support for transit plan

Charlotte leaders rally support for transit plan

Business group plans $3M+ campaign to persuade voters called 'Yes for Meck'

Aug 21, 2025

Newsletter 8/20: UNC Charlotte wants to add an AI major

Newsletter 8/20: UNC Charlotte wants to add an AI major

Plus: New American Airlines lounge opens at CLT; Charlotte hospitals battle for operating rooms; Nonprofit for deaf children to lay off staff; Outer Banks evacuated

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Aug 20, 2025

Atrium, Novant battle over new operating rooms

Atrium, Novant battle over new operating rooms

Seeking permission from regulators

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Aug 20, 2025

Advocacy group for deaf children hit by N.C. budget gridlock

Advocacy group for deaf children hit by N.C. budget gridlock

Layoffs ahead

Aug 20, 2025

New AI major proposed for UNC Charlotte

New AI major proposed for UNC Charlotte

University seeks to meet employer demand with cutting-edge degree

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Aug 20, 2025

Crisis Assistance Ministry turns 50

Crisis Assistance Ministry turns 50

Plus: N.C. universities step up lobbying spending; Toppman review of Three Bone Theatre's ‘Electricidad’; Black Political Caucus sticks with endorsements; Ajmera way ahead in fundraising

Aug 18, 2025

Three Bone’s 'Electricidad': plenty of heat, not enough light

Three Bone’s 'Electricidad': plenty of heat, not enough light

Runs through Aug. 31

Aug 18, 2025

A Charlotte dad builds a tool to beat DMV delays

A Charlotte dad builds a tool to beat DMV delays

Entrepreneurs find workarounds to long lines

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Aug 17, 2025

When helping the homeless starts with a shower

When helping the homeless starts with a shower

A Charlotte nonprofit turns showers into pathways for housing and stability

Aug 16, 2025

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