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The Ledger goes to federal court

We're asking the judge to unseal settlement details in a UNC student sexual misconduct case

Aug 12, 2026

Charlotte traffic accidents fall, but fatalities rise

CDOT says there's still work to do in city's Vision Zero project

Aug 12, 2026

Bank of America tightens its work-from-home policy

The Charlotte-based bank sent a memo to employees last week with policy revisions

Aug 12, 2026

Newsletter 8/12: A curveball for Madison Central Park

Plus: BofA tightens work-from-home policy; Charlotte car crashes fall, fatalities rise; The Ledger goes to federal court; CMPD proposes ‘Make America Safe Again’ grant; Balkcom tapped for congressional race

Aug 12, 2026

BREAKING: Crystal Hill to return as CMS superintendent

Surprise announcement follows 2-month review

Aug 11, 2026

Charlotte retailers ride the squishy craze

Plus: Duplex building boom?; Atrium-WakeMed deal continues to draw backlash; Unkempt area at exit of future Wegmans; Morrison YMCA documentary; Dilworth attack shakes community; Good Food on Montford to close

Aug 10, 2026

Charlotte retailers ride the squishy craze

Plus: Where to look for squishies locally

Aug 10, 2026

Is better landscaping coming to the Wegmans I-485 exit?

Our latest installment of 'You Ask, We Answer'

Aug 10, 2026

‘Missing middle’ housing filed locally since 2023

Analyzing duplex, triplex and quad submissions since UDO implementation

Aug 10, 2026

A farewell letter to Charlotte

Plus: Top news of the week

Aug 8, 2026

Senior centers build community amid funding pressures

Plus: Ledger reader survey; Medic response times; Where big office blocks are left; Skate park boom; School board gets update on superintendent; New Brooklyn Village plans; Alt newspaper cedes print publication; Pond dredging done

Aug 7, 2026

More places to skate are rolling into Mecklenburg County

New facilities and renovations to existing ones are planned

Aug 7, 2026

Review finds Medic falls short on 911 response goals

Recommendations include changes to data reporting and emergency response zones

Aug 7, 2026

Senior centers build community amid funding pressures

Some say the facilities can help reduce the need for services like in-home aid or adult day care

Aug 7, 2026

Analyzing Charlotte's biggest office vacancies

Plus: The Pearl residential tower; City weighs AC requirement for housing units; Hines’ big plans for SouthPark; Dilworth apartments sell; Belk Market to Northlake Mall

Aug 5, 2026

How hot dogs took over Charlotte 🌭

Plus: E-bikes vex Charlotteans; Toppman reviews 'Brick Masters Studio'; Data center moratorium extension possible; Podcast with local legal leader; Bojangles biscuit bakeoff; SouthPark office tower; CEO moves at Library, Blumenthal

Aug 5, 2026

Charlotte may consider rules around e-bikes as complaints mount

'They're really just motorcycles flying up and down the streets'

Aug 5, 2026

Data center moratorium extension not off the table

Already, the moratorium is nearly at its halfway mark

Aug 5, 2026

How hot dogs took over Charlotte

A Charlottean put together a hot dog bar crawl that drew crowds to more than two dozen businesses across the Queen City

Aug 5, 2026

A Brick Master class

The LEGO exhibition runs through Sept. 7 at Discovery Place, 220 W. Sixth St.

Aug 4, 2026

BREAKING: Big office tower for SouthPark

It'll be part of a mixed-use development called The Gallery SouthPark

Aug 4, 2026

Newsletter 8/3: Play ball — but where?

Plus: Charlotte breweries fight potential ban on THC seltzers; Homes are sitting on the market longer; 3 Ledger writers win awards; 'Fight is only beginning' to stop Morrison Y sale; New Canopy MLS CEO

Aug 3, 2026

3 Ledger writers win Southern journalism awards

Compelling profiles, thoughtful criticism and standout storytelling honored

Aug 3, 2026

Charlotte businesses rally to stop proposed THC seltzer ban

Legislature could vote this week

Aug 3, 2026

Charlotte homes are taking longer to sell

Higher mortgage rates, more listing give buyers more time

Aug 3, 2026