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Ways of Life: His family agrees: ‘He was a trip, man.’

Ways of Life: His family agrees: ‘He was a trip, man.’

Also remembered: A longtime teacher and mentor and principal at CMS; a watercolor and pastel artist; director of the child development center at Park Road Baptist

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Sep 10, 2024

Charlotte solar firm thrives amid industry slump

Charlotte solar firm thrives amid industry slump

Plus: Panthers to debut mobile museum at stadium; Book on Charlotte things to do; Carmel Middle 6th grader killed in car accident; Toppman reviews 'Drowsy Chaperone'; Hornets headed to Amazon Prime?

Sep 9, 2024

'The Drowsy Chaperone' makes innocence irresistible

'The Drowsy Chaperone' makes innocence irresistible

'The Drowsy Chaperone' is at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, through Sept. 22

Sep 8, 2024

She's at the heart of middle school

She's at the heart of middle school

Plus: The news of the week — City backs transit plan, votes to buy rail line; Commissioners award manager raise; Charlotte athlete medals at Paralympics; A newspaper carrier's farewell

Sep 7, 2024

Charlotte FC fans upset over ticket price hikes

Charlotte FC fans upset over ticket price hikes

Team says it's sensitive to fan complaints, though pricing trends are in line with rest of MLS; Plus: Bender loaned out, and Bronicos are expecting baby

Sep 6, 2024

The farewell to a paper route

The farewell to a paper route

As the Charlotte Observer ends morning carrier deliveries and starts 3-day-a-week distribution via U.S. mail, Leigh Robinson gets ready to retire her route after 40 years

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Sep 6, 2024

Farewell to a paper route

Farewell to a paper route

As the Charlotte Observer ends morning carrier deliveries and starts 3-day-a-week distribution via U.S. mail, Leigh Robinson gets ready to retire her route after 40 years

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Sep 6, 2024

Transit plan could be a windfall for Mecklenburg’s towns

Transit plan could be a windfall for Mecklenburg’s towns

Northern Mecklenburg, Pineville and Mint Hill are enthusiastic about the potential for millions in newfound road money

Sep 5, 2024

Charlotte’s beefed-up luxury steak scene

Charlotte’s beefed-up luxury steak scene

Plus: Changes ahead for development ordinance, and other Whispers; Small business optimism; Air taxis on the horizon; New on-street parking hours; City approves $91M for Red Line

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Sep 4, 2024

Aviation architect foresees flying Ubers in Charlotte's future

Aviation architect foresees flying Ubers in Charlotte's future

Airports nationwide are experimenting with air taxis, mini-helicopters that transport passengers from airports to downtown areas, an expert tells Charlotte Rotary

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Sep 4, 2024

Charlotte small business owners are optimistic about the future

Charlotte small business owners are optimistic about the future

95% say they're growing

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Sep 4, 2024

Charlotte's steak scene is sizzling with high-end beef

Charlotte's steak scene is sizzling with high-end beef

Local restaurants are presenting prestigious cuts of meat at eye-popping prices

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Sep 4, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — Sept. 4, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — Sept. 4, 2024

City of Charlotte to push for 'missing middle' housing; Building permit for InterContinental Hotel; 110 East switches leasing companies; Little opposition to big SouthPark development

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Sep 3, 2024

Ways of Life: After a top-secret job, she lived a life of kindness

Ways of Life: After a top-secret job, she lived a life of kindness

Also remembered: UNC Charlotte's first special collections librarian; a co-founder of Southeast Psych; a decorator featured in Country Living

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Sep 3, 2024

American Airlines to add 4 gates at CLT amid growth

American Airlines to add 4 gates at CLT amid growth

Delta Air Lines will consolidate gates on a new section of Concourse A, with American taking over the older gates

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Sep 3, 2024

Join The Ledger on Saturday for a pup meet-up

Join The Ledger on Saturday for a pup meet-up

We'll provide coffee, donuts — and dog treats

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Sep 2, 2024

Pep Biel relishes a new challenge

Pep Biel relishes a new challenge

Spanish midfielder looks to make an impact in a short time; Stengs surgery validates Charlotte's concerns; Copa American suspensions; Abada wedding plans; Plus: advancing Atlanta United

Aug 30, 2024

Tech at the restaurant table

Tech at the restaurant table

Plus: Reader question about vacant land off N.C. 51; Airport's concourse A expands next month; holiday weekend = great time for Ledger podcast listening; nest-y new McColl park design revealed

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Aug 30, 2024

What's up with vacant land by Providence High?

What's up with vacant land by Providence High?

The roads were paved in the early 2010s — but have sat empty since then

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Aug 30, 2024

Restaurants are upgrading their tech to streamline service

Restaurants are upgrading their tech to streamline service

Shift comes as younger customers are more comfortable with restaurant technology like QR codes and smartphone apps

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Aug 30, 2024

Charlotte scrambles to contain Silver Line blowback

Charlotte scrambles to contain Silver Line blowback

Friction continues over idea to replace rail with buses to Matthews

Aug 29, 2024

Council members push for answers on demolition of historic house

Council members push for answers on demolition of historic house

Plus: Charlotte's first 'graffiti park' takes shape; Muslim Community Center expands in Mallard Creek; Pineville leaders hear benefits of transit plan; Lowe's scales back DEI efforts

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Aug 28, 2024

Charlotte's first 'graffiti park' takes shape

Charlotte's first 'graffiti park' takes shape

Local artists are invited to paint on one of 20 canvases at TAOH Outdoor Gallery in NoDa

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Aug 28, 2024

Muslim Community Center expands in Mallard Creek

Muslim Community Center expands in Mallard Creek

The new 27,800 s.f. building will serve as a community hub and prayer hall for its members

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Aug 28, 2024

For Pineville, transit plan would expand roads and add light rail

For Pineville, transit plan would expand roads and add light rail

Pineville plans to vote on supporting the transit plan on Sept. 10.

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Aug 27, 2024

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