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Weather Extra: Brrrr! 🥶

Weather Extra: Brrrr! 🥶

The big chill arrives: Forecast, tips, outlook for snow, schools and power

Jan 20, 2025

Laugh it off in '25

Laugh it off in '25

Plus: The news of the week — CMS to raise pay; Whitewater Center plans for growth; TikTokers brace for ban; Duke Energy CEO to retire

Jan 18, 2025

Charlotte FC is adding key offensive players

Charlotte FC is adding key offensive players

Charlotte FC poised to land winger Wilfried Zaha of the Ivory Coast, their biggest signing yet, to complement Portland midfielder Williamson and returning Biel, plus Agyemang thriving in USMNT Camp

Jan 17, 2025

Whitewater Center is making plans to expand

Whitewater Center is making plans to expand

Plus: OrthoCarolina to sell its physical therapy business; CMPD testing out drones; Colorful new art at the library; 🎧 New podcast on the state of the Ledger; Northlake Mall to be sold

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Jan 17, 2025

Whitewater Center is making plans to expand

Whitewater Center is making plans to expand

The growing U.S. National Whitewater Center plans new facilities in Charlotte, Virginia, and potentially in Raleigh

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Jan 17, 2025

What if the Silver Line's route is all wrong?

What if the Silver Line's route is all wrong?

With transit's future in flux, a new idea surfaces

Jan 16, 2025

Clock ticking on TikTok

Clock ticking on TikTok

Plus: Charlotte Catholic administrators apologize for ‘lack of communication’; CAST theater company revived after 10 years; Lawyers on Charlotte billing rates; 1950s Charlotte tourism merch

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Jan 15, 2025

Charlotte Catholic apologizes for not communicating accreditation change, but frustration remains

Charlotte Catholic apologizes for not communicating accreditation change, but frustration remains

School officials say they should have told parents of accreditation change, but some parents say the issue is indicative of larger concerns of transparency and direction

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Jan 15, 2025

Local theater company revives after 10 year hiatus

Local theater company revives after 10 year hiatus

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre returns to the stage with 'Alabaster' in collaboration with Actors Collaborative Theatre

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Jan 15, 2025

Ways of Life: Her focus was on helping kids

Ways of Life: Her focus was on helping kids

Also remembered: Director of food service at Queens College; a longtime teacher with CMS; a master gardener and flower arranger; a station commander in the Charlotte Fire Department

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Jan 14, 2025

🏆 Nominations now open for 40 Over 40 Awards!

🏆 Nominations now open for 40 Over 40 Awards!

We're looking for people who are making Charlotte better in a variety of ways and sectors, all over town

Jan 14, 2025

The (not-so) secret life of Myers Park dogs

The (not-so) secret life of Myers Park dogs

Plus: New report on effects of rising housing costs; Contract to be awarded for South End-uptown pedestrian bridge; Charlotte FC broadcaster to depart; Deadly Pineville police shooting

Jan 13, 2025

BREAKING: Jessica Charman is departing as Charlotte FC's radio voice

BREAKING: Jessica Charman is departing as Charlotte FC's radio voice

Charman to leave after three years to pursue a TV play-by-play position

Jan 13, 2025

Exploring the vast diversity of Southern art

Exploring the vast diversity of Southern art

Plus: Storm update; The news of the week: First triplexes hit market; Judicial election continues in courts; Sheriff accused of abuse by former workers; How AI is transforming NC health care

Jan 11, 2025

Exploring the vast diversity of Southern art

Exploring the vast diversity of Southern art

“Southern/Modern” runs at the Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St., through Feb. 2.

Jan 11, 2025

Newsletter 1/10: State leaders call for guardrails on AI

Newsletter 1/10: State leaders call for guardrails on AI

Plus: Charlotte Catholic parents protest accreditation change; Toppman reviews 'Hamilton'; Earth Fare to close Ballantyne store; Holidays looked different in WNC

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Jan 10, 2025

Parents demand clarity on Charlotte Catholic's accreditation

Parents demand clarity on Charlotte Catholic's accreditation

More than 900 have signed a petition for dual accreditation and better communication from school administrators

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Jan 10, 2025

Earth Fare to shut final Charlotte store amid competition

Earth Fare to shut final Charlotte store amid competition

The grocer is closing its Ballantyne location by Jan. 31

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Jan 10, 2025

As AI reshapes health care, calls grow for regulation

As AI reshapes health care, calls grow for regulation

N.C. leaders aim to pioneer policies regulating AI in health care to address potential pitfalls

Jan 10, 2025

Weather Extra: The chance of ice is increasing

Weather Extra: The chance of ice is increasing

More sleet and freezing rain are expected Friday than earlier anticipated; storm expected to arrive in the early afternoon

Jan 9, 2025

In the mountains, holiday traditions met a new reality

In the mountains, holiday traditions met a new reality

Plus: Names of victims released; $1.6B approved for N.C.; FEMA housing aid ends tomorrow; Unemployment rises fastest in U.S.; Asheville makes New York Times’s 2025 travel list

Jan 9, 2025

‘Hamilton’ on tour – same dramatic power, but a different vibe

‘Hamilton’ on tour – same dramatic power, but a different vibe

The touring production of 'Hamilton' runs through Feb. 2 at the Belk Theater

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Jan 9, 2025

BREAKING: CMS schools closed Friday

BREAKING: CMS schools closed Friday

With snow, sleet and freezing rain expected, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a 'remote learning' day for students

Jan 9, 2025

‘Hamilton’ on tour – same dramatic power, but a different vibe

‘Hamilton’ on tour – same dramatic power, but a different vibe

The touring production of 'Hamilton' runs through Feb. 2 at the Belk Theater

Jan 9, 2025

10 ways AI is changing N.C. healthcare

10 ways AI is changing N.C. healthcare

Plus: Snow/sleet/freezing rain looking likely for Friday night; First triplexes under UDO up for sale; New parks director; Ally layoffs; Day 23 of awaiting public records from city

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Jan 8, 2025

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