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Mecklenburg County's hungry 'Foam-A-Saurus' wins award

Mecklenburg County's hungry 'Foam-A-Saurus' wins award

County worked with CMS to engage students in recycling

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Jul 24, 2024

The Southern Christmas Show is still a go

The Southern Christmas Show is still a go

Even if the Park Expo is redeveloped, 'it's business as usual,' CEO says

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Jul 24, 2024

A miserable summer for air travel

A miserable summer for air travel

Construction, record numbers of passengers and delays are making flying from CLT more challenging

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Jul 24, 2024

Year-long EV experiment: low costs, high fun

Year-long EV experiment: low costs, high fun

Plus: Risqué uptown billboard; Toppman reviews 'Ripcord' in Davidson; New Charlotte Checkers owner wants practice facility; Democratic N.C. delegates back Harris; Trump heading to Charlotte

Jul 22, 2024

‘Ripcord': A serious little comedy livens the summer in Davidson

‘Ripcord': A serious little comedy livens the summer in Davidson

'Ripcord' runs through July 28 in Duke Family Performance Hall on the Davidson College campus

Jul 22, 2024

Charlotte’s only glass act

Charlotte’s only glass act

Plus: The news of the week — Tech outage grounds flights; Cooper in mix for VP?; 975 apartments envisioned in SouthPark; Uptown skyscraper might get demolished; Charlotte Checkers sold

Jul 20, 2024

Swiderski: ‘I'm happy to be back’

Swiderski: ‘I'm happy to be back’

Charlotte FC’s returning star speaks to Charlotte media for first time since coming back from Italy; Plus: Abada bound for Olympics with Israeli national team, preview of Saturday's game in Austin

Jul 19, 2024

Can cash coax hospitals to erase medical debt?

Can cash coax hospitals to erase medical debt?

Plus: SouthPark rezoning would allow nearly 1,000 homes near Barclay Downs; Median home sale price approaches $500,000; Court decision upholds red-light cameras; Roy Cooper for VP?

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Jul 19, 2024

Newsletter 7/17: Corporate culture in a company of 1

Newsletter 7/17: Corporate culture in a company of 1

Plus: Park Expo said to be under contract; Demolition of uptown office tower?; Reader question on long-running water main project; Readers respond to musical review; RFK Jr. on NC ballot; Brewery fire

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Jul 17, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers 🤫 — July 17, 2024

Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers 🤫 — July 17, 2024

Park Expo under contract; 'Planned demolition' of uptown tower; Large shopping center up for sale; Elevator lawsuit; Top building permits

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Jul 16, 2024

Corporate culture in a company of 1

Corporate culture in a company of 1

People running single-person businesses are finding ways to balance work and life

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Jul 16, 2024

A run club that makes strides toward inclusion

A run club that makes strides toward inclusion

Plus: Charlotte's federal judges ban use of AI in legal briefs; Review of 'Back to the Future' musical; Podcast on entrepreneur's journey; BofA concerts postponed

Jul 15, 2024

Charlotte's federal judges ban use of ChatGPT in court filings

Charlotte's federal judges ban use of ChatGPT in court filings

They aim to combat 'fictitious case cites and unsupported arguments'

Jul 15, 2024

Inside the Fed: Charlotte's fortress of finance brings benefits

Inside the Fed: Charlotte's fortress of finance brings benefits

With hundreds of millions stacked up inside, security is a top priority. PLUS: the news of the week.

Jul 13, 2024

Tough road stretch ahead for Charlotte FC

Tough road stretch ahead for Charlotte FC

At Cincinnati, Columbus and Austin in eight days, roster flux as transfer window opens soon, Malanda contract extended, Copa America tensions spill over, Arfield and Diop depart, and more

Jul 12, 2024

Observer to reduce print newspaper to 3 days a week

Observer to reduce print newspaper to 3 days a week

News organization will deliver newspaper by U.S. mail on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; a 'bold step' toward embracing digital, editor says

Jul 12, 2024

Inside the Fed: How Charlotte secured its Federal Reserve branch

Inside the Fed: How Charlotte secured its Federal Reserve branch

Plus: The Charlotte Observer cuts back to 3 days a week in print

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Jul 12, 2024

Nostalgia can't save 'Back to the Future' musical, in any era

Nostalgia can't save 'Back to the Future' musical, in any era

'Back to the Future: The Musical' runs through July 21 at Belk Theater

Jul 11, 2024

Inside the Fed: Follow the money

Inside the Fed: Follow the money

On a typical day, $150 million in cash leaves Charlotte, destined for financial institutions across the Carolinas.

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Jul 10, 2024

Inside the Fed: Non-stop machinery of Carolinas' cash

Inside the Fed: Non-stop machinery of Carolinas' cash

At The Ledger’s request, Federal Reserve executives opened the doors for a closely supervised tour of the immense repository hidden in plain sight.

Jul 8, 2024

Getting out of town to somewhere new

Getting out of town to somewhere new

Blowing Rock and Greenville are great day trips, sure. But there are plenty of hidden gems close to Charlotte, too.

Jul 3, 2024

Creative adventures with the kids

Creative adventures with the kids

Keep it fresh for the little ones with these tried-and-true spots to have fun

Jul 2, 2024

Check out 8 trails less traveled

Check out 8 trails less traveled

There are plenty of wooded spots to get away from the city and out into nature

Jul 1, 2024

What's next for Swiderski and Charlotte FC?

What's next for Swiderski and Charlotte FC?

Plus: Agyemang breaks scoring drought, Captain Westwood sits on Saturday, Cam Newton celebrates Bronico's Superman and previewing the Houston game

Jun 28, 2024

Newsletter 6/28: A surprise Olympic dream come true

Newsletter 6/28: A surprise Olympic dream come true

Plus: Developer buys historic home near Providence Day School; longtime piano teacher retires at 97; 30th anniversary nears for Charlotte plane crash; Matthews to consider new Airbnb rules

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Jun 28, 2024

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