Duke Energy profits rose 24% in first three months of 2025
May 7, 2025
“...What the End Will Be” runs at Three Bone Theatre in the Arts Factory at West End Studios, 1545 W. Trade St., through May 18.
Cutbacks from Washington could strain the budgets of local groups
Companies are scaling back hiring due to economic policy concerns.
Also remembered: Storied director of the Charlotte Ballet; minister at Myers Park UMC; beloved elementary school and dance teacher; owner of a women's dress shop; a groundbreaking neurosurgeon
May 6, 2025
Artists like Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Weezer, Dave Matthews Band and Pitbull bring thousands to uptown Charlotte
Plus: Humanities nonprofit sees big funding cut; Lovin' Life Music Fest grooves despite weather hiccup; Toppman reviews Charlotte Ballet's 'Carmen'; city budget to be presented tonight
May 5, 2025
'Carmen' runs through May 11 at Knight Theater
May 3, 2025
Plus: The news of the week — Uptown braces for massive weekend crowds; Asian markets feel tariff pressure; Elevation Church expands; Secrets to getting a speedy REAL ID
Upcoming road swing gets tougher with injuries to Byrne and Biel; Plus: Smith reacts to MLS fine, getting to know new defender Marshall-Rutty, and previewing Saturday's game in Columbus
May 2, 2025
Plus: Tariffs could raise coffee prices; new police station planned for northwest Charlotte; uptown will be packed this weekend; college in Gaffney, S.C., is shutting down
Plus: Local vaccination rate falls; Plan moves ahead to dole out $2 million in arts funding; challenger comes forward for east side council seat; Elevation Church buys former brewery spot near uptown
Apr 30, 2025
Tariff changes lead to price hikes, product limits and uncertainty at Charlotte-area international grocery stores
Also remembered: Creator of the Moosehead and Casco Bay restaurants; co-owner of steakhouse and cook; a soprano with the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte
Apr 29, 2025
Lines form early at Renfrow Hardware's annual spring 'Chick Days,' with sellouts within the first hour
Apr 28, 2025
Plus: A star-studded summer basketball camp; arts go BOOM in U-City; reader mailbag on retirement series; how Dean Smith's son changed the course of Charlotte FC; Mecklenburg Democrats pick new leader
Plus: The news of the week — CMS board approves budget; No fans at Panthers training camp; Library CEO resigns; Airport eyes next building boom; Home sales drop again
Apr 26, 2025
A decision by Jamie Smith, son of coach Dean Smith, to come to U.S. to play soccer at Limestone College in Gaffney changed the course of an MLS franchise; plus new defender acquired, Bender waived
Apr 25, 2025
Plus: County fees could rise for parks and stormwater; UNC expulsion lawsuit to proceed; Toppman reviews 'Every Brilliant Thing'; library director resigns; no fans at Panthers training camp
Theatre Charlotte's 'Every Brilliant Thing' runs through Sunday at Theatre Charlotte on Queens Road, then moves to Divine Barrel Brewing on April 30 and Free Range Brewing on May 7
As the airport wraps up major construction projects, more might be on the way
Apr 24, 2025
Plus: Runner conquers Boston Marathon and MS; Bokhari sworn in for transit post; New Real Estate Whispers newsletter; CMS budget approved with 5% teacher raises; Strawberry pickin' & farmers markets
Apr 23, 2025
The growing Charlotte tech company is expanding into new cities, connecting homeowners with home maintenance businesses
Charlottean Isabella Malick has completed the six marathons that make up the Abbott World Marathon Majors, despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago
Also remembered: An Episcopal priest at St. Peter’s; co-owner of Queen Charlotte Antiques; a rocket scientist who worked on the landing modules for the Apollo moon rockets; a longtime reading tutor
Apr 22, 2025
