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Saunas are the hot new thing in luxury homes

Saunas are the hot new thing in luxury homes

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

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Jun 18, 2025

The Park Church plans 300+ homes behind its sanctuary

The Park Church plans 300+ homes behind its sanctuary

Plus: Rezoning for South End hotel; TowneBank eyes redevelopment by Specialty Shops in SouthPark; What's up with home demolitions by Shalom Park?; Kuykendall rezoning approved

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Jun 17, 2025

Newsletter 6/16: Ambulance companies collect millions by seizing wages, tax refunds

Newsletter 6/16: Ambulance companies collect millions by seizing wages, tax refunds

Plus: S.C. shrimpers warn of 'shrimp fraud'; 2 arrests and pepper spray after big uptown protest; 'Squawks' having best year yet; McColl calls out rival; Wells Fargo sign video 🎥

Jun 16, 2025

Lawsuit claims 'shrimp fraud' at Charleston restaurants

Lawsuit claims 'shrimp fraud' at Charleston restaurants

S.C. shrimping industry warns of false 'local' seafood claims

Jun 16, 2025

'Charlotte Squawks' is drawing its biggest crowds ever

'Charlotte Squawks' is drawing its biggest crowds ever

Co-creator attributes strong ticket sales to momentum built over 20 years

Jun 16, 2025

VIDEO: Time-lapse of 'Wells Fargo' sign installation by helicopter

VIDEO: Time-lapse of 'Wells Fargo' sign installation by helicopter

Wells Fargo is putting its name atop 550 South Tryon

Jun 16, 2025

Ambulance companies collect millions by seizing wages, tax refunds

Ambulance companies collect millions by seizing wages, tax refunds

Mecklenburg's MEDIC led the state in seizing tax refunds and lottery winnings

Jun 16, 2025

You can choose the Charlotte Ledger emails you want

You can choose the Charlotte Ledger emails you want

Fewer emails? More emails? It's up to you.

Jun 15, 2025

‘Charlotte Squawks’ at 20 is tougher yet harder to define

‘Charlotte Squawks’ at 20 is tougher yet harder to define

Plus: Top news of the week — Bojangles exploring sale; CLT to demolish plantation house; Proposed N.C. bill could lower ambulance bills; JetZero plans 14,500 jobs in N.C.; New basketball tournament

Jun 14, 2025

Bender talks departure from Charlotte FC

Bender talks departure from Charlotte FC

Club's former No. 1 pick, now with Philly, says he wasn't 'one of Smith's guys,' plus Zaha connections improving, scheduling insanity and advancing Saturday game in Philadelphia

Jun 13, 2025

Newsletter 6/13: Charlotte’s YMCA is working to get financially fit

Newsletter 6/13: Charlotte’s YMCA is working to get financially fit

Plus: Charity gives financial tips in tough times; Only 20 minutes of free parking on street at Ballantyne Bowl; 'Much-needed' road extension in south Charlotte; New Ledger assistant editor

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Jun 13, 2025

Free Ballantyne Bowl street parking now limited to 20 minutes

Free Ballantyne Bowl street parking now limited to 20 minutes

Paid parking is starting to become more prevalent in Charlotte's higher-density suburban areas

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Jun 13, 2025

Lindsey Banks named assistant editor at The Ledger

Lindsey Banks named assistant editor at The Ledger

Lindsey has worked as staff reporter for us since 2022.

Jun 13, 2025

Common Wealth Charlotte aids low-income families

Common Wealth Charlotte aids low-income families

Cost of groceries, gas and utilities are rising — here are some tips

Jun 13, 2025

Charlotte's YMCA is charting a new course after pandemic setbacks

Charlotte's YMCA is charting a new course after pandemic setbacks

The YMCA's revenue dipped $28M from 2019 to 2021 but has started recovering.

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Jun 13, 2025

A big transit win, but with a lesser bill?

A big transit win, but with a lesser bill?

Charlotte's transit tax bill passes a key committee in Raleigh — with a mandate of 20% to be spent on buses

Jun 12, 2025

Airport set to demolish 200-year-old historic landmark

Airport set to demolish 200-year-old historic landmark

Plus: Review of high-energy Tina Turner musical; How Charlotte is becoming a restaurant and retail hotspot; How ultrarunning shaped one nonprofit leader’s outlook; Council member exposes media leaker

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Jun 11, 2025

Broadway’s 'Tina' conveys the late singer’s charisma

Broadway’s 'Tina' conveys the late singer’s charisma

'TINA' runs through Sunday at Belk Theater uptown

Jun 11, 2025

The hot trends in Charlotte retail and hospitality

The hot trends in Charlotte retail and hospitality

A discussion with retail/restaurant experts — Plus the latest on the Brooklyn Village saga and land deals

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Jun 10, 2025

Short ambulance ride, big bill

Short ambulance ride, big bill

Plus: Applications for arts grants to open; Charlotte's Catholic bishop makes national news; Asbestos in uptown building was first discovered 15 years ago; Winston-Salem's 'Wiener' lights hobby

Jun 9, 2025

Wanna see ruins in the middle of Charlotte?

Wanna see ruins in the middle of Charlotte?

Plus: The news of the week — City council members mum on police chief settlement; Amazon to build N.C. campus; Swim teams want more pools in Charlotte; Costco is under construction in Indian Land

Jun 7, 2025

New app turns strangers into coffee mates

New app turns strangers into coffee mates

Plus: Brooklyn Village project in jeopardy?; Wells Fargo's rivals surged ahead over last 7 years; Charlotte man makes unusual offer for Savannah Bananas tickets; CMS defends AK principal suspension

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Jun 6, 2025

Peebles seeks new Brooklyn Village extension, report says

Peebles seeks new Brooklyn Village extension, report says

County staff said to be skeptical 'of whether Peebles will ever build anything'

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Jun 4, 2025

Inside Carowinds’ new swim-up bar

Inside Carowinds’ new swim-up bar

Plus: Wells Fargo to give every employee $2,000 after asset cap removed; Crickets disrupt county commissioners meeting; CVS to close 2nd uptown store; Big new tenant for South End office tower

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Jun 4, 2025

CVS to shut third Charlotte store

CVS to shut third Charlotte store

The pharmacy chain is close 270 stores nationwide this year as part of a restructuring

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Jun 4, 2025

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