Candidate filing starts next week; here's what we're hearing
Jun 30, 2025
And our healthcare writer wins a national prize for Atrium coverage
Innovative exhibit runs at Charlotte’s Bechtler Museum of Modern Art from July 2 through Sept. 22
In a response to businessman Johnny Harris, a council member says honest dialogue is at the heart of civic progress
Jun 29, 2025
Plus: The news of the week — Transit tax bill wins final approval; N.C. school cell phone ban moves ahead; Hornets draft Duke's Knueppel; Four Charlotte high schools to lose home football games
Jun 28, 2025
Newly-named MLS All-Star striker is starting for U.S. team while also drawing interest from English clubs; Biel on verge of extension, Kahlina talks about benching, advancing Chicago Fire and more
Jun 27, 2025
Plus: Johnny Harris on City Council's 'performative activism'; Pineville bans door-to-door sales; Alexander Michael's owner responds after Ledger lawsuit story; Legislature approves transit tax bill
Harris warns of a 'troubling shift' in the council's approach to policy decisions
Pineville bans all door-to-door sales after legal challenge
CMS renovation projects and construction delays are causing field shortages
A close City Council vote reflects a troubling shift away from public-private partnerships
Jun 26, 2025
Bill expected to receive final approval today, head to governor; Referendum likely to be on November ballot
Bill passes full N.C. Senate after passing House last week; only procedural votes remain
Jun 25, 2025
Plus: Gas prices increase amid Mideast turmoil; City council makes NoDa a 'congested business district' to regulate street vendors; Signs of new life at abandoned parking deck in uptown
Plus: BrickTop's explores adding a 2nd Charlotte restaurant; Examining track record of Brooklyn Village developer; Another new uptown sign; Kings Mountain casino progress; Novant buys parcel
Jun 23, 2025
**Summer reading special edition**: Podcast with author Joy Callaway; Beach read recommendations from Charlotte's library; Book-ish events happening around town
The Charlotte Ledger is looking for an experienced journalist to help us continue to grow
Plus: The news of the week — Transit referendum bill clears major hurdle; Wells Fargo sign hits skyline; New Lake Norman hospital
Jun 21, 2025
Plus: Investment lawsuit pits restaurateur vs. Optimist Hall developers; Uptown tour company offers animal scooters; Small businesses embrace AI; Opening of McColl Park; Your pet on a NoDa beer can?
Jun 20, 2025
Charlotte restaurant operator Patrick Whalen faces a new lawsuit from an investor group
Tour company offers motorized scooters with unique animal designs
Generative AI is being used for content creation, data analysis and marketing, according to a new U.S. Bank survey.
Many Western North Carolina wineries are struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene's damage
You and other Charlotte Ledger members are invited to our "Reader Appreciation Night" event from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday. Feel free to drop in.
Jun 19, 2025
Plus: Black box theater opens at Ballantyne YMCA; New podcast episode on how community colleges fuel N.C.’s workforce; Park Church plans homes behind its sanctuary; County transportation tax advances
Jun 18, 2025
