Sales tax revenue growth has stabilized at around 2.5% year-over-year, down from more than 20%
Feb 12, 2025
Increased hospital discharges, surgeries and emergency room visits are fueling the growth
Lori Phillips had been facing criticism for calling parents a 'culture problem' and some questioned her leadership in the face of changes at the school
Feb 11, 2025
Also remembered: An assistant district attorney, lawyer and teacher at UNC Charlotte; a longtime high school English teacher; CEO of an electrical contracting company
Plus: Belk to bring workers back to the office; Toppman reviews Three Bone Theatre's 'Mary Jane'; House fire kills 2 in east Charlotte; Uptown shooting; Belichick's girlfriend trolls Atlanta Falcons
Feb 10, 2025
The Charlotte retailer previously allowed remote work since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020
Some parents are calling for new leadership due to transparency concerns, while others say they trust the school administration
'Mary Jane' runs through Feb. 23 in The Arts Factory at West End Studios, 1545 West Trade St.
Feb 9, 2025
Plus: The news of the week — Honeywell to split into 3 companies; Roy Cooper to teach at Harvard; Brooklyn Village developer reduces apartments; Lovin’ Life Music Fest lineup announced
Feb 8, 2025
Plus: Middle school parents rally around teacher; Honeywell's plan to split into 3 companies; Public records updates on city attorney salary and more; Ledger writer has a new book
Feb 7, 2025
Charlotte will retain Honeywell's automation division, while the aerospace division moves to Phoenix
Parents organized meetings, petitions and social media campaigns to advocate for teacher's return
City of Charlotte delayed releasing employment agreement for nearly seven weeks, while county and CMS provide rapid responses
Teachers and state workers say fees are rising in health plan that covers 750,000 people, or 8% of the state’s insured population
Plus: 105th death confirmed; Trump visits Western N.C.; Former UNC coach Roy Williams pledges $10M; Buncombe County tourism hits Covid-era lows; FEMA extends deadline to apply for assistance
Feb 6, 2025
New guidelines could shake up how transit money flows to cities
Flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated Swannanoa, displacing hundreds of families, but nonprofit and community efforts are helping rebuild homes and provide aid
Plus: Music festial lineup; Brooklyn Village developer cuts back; 'Ace' of 'Ace & TJ' dies; Why Myers Park Baptist ousted pastor; Charlotte man implicated in organized Lego thefts
Feb 5, 2025
Also remembered: The owner of BACE Motorsports; teacher, coach and assistant principal at Charlotte Catholic; an art teacher who helped desegregate Sedgefield Middle
Feb 4, 2025
Plus: Soldier aboard helicopter in Wednesday's crash had NC ties; Why local towns are putting in fitness courts; Lovin' Life drops hints; CMPD launches programs to boost video monitoring
Feb 3, 2025
Plus: The news of the week — Charlotte's ties to fatal plane crash; No city property tax hike this year; East Charlotte gears up for change; Lawmakers consider cell phone ban in schools
Feb 1, 2025
Ledger arts critic Lawrence Toppman isn't down with Charlotte's obsession for standing up to applaud at every performance
Plus: New podcast on the state of center city; forum to feature Charlotte's four Black mayors; the wait continues for public records about interim city attorney hire; new pro basketball league coming
Jan 31, 2025
Five of the 68 lives lost had connections to Charlotte, including 4 crew members; hours before the crash, PSA Airlines announced it would move its headquarters to Charlotte
