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State scrutinizes Aldersgate’s ‘excessive’ credit card charges

State scrutinizes Aldersgate’s ‘excessive’ credit card charges

Beverly Hills, Tiffany jewelry and gift cards: Credit card audit reveals questionable purchases at Aldersgate

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Jun 3, 2024

State scrutinizes Aldersgate’s ‘excessive’ credit card charges

State scrutinizes Aldersgate’s ‘excessive’ credit card charges

N.C. Department of Insurance finds charges for travel, jewelry, employee meals and drinks

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Jun 2, 2024

Charlotte's community gardens are in high demand

Charlotte's community gardens are in high demand

Plus: The news of the week — Silver Line cutback brings blowback; Police give report on deadly shootout; Charlotte's Chuck E. Cheese band rocks on; City's big breweries crank up production

Jun 1, 2024

Charlotte FC's offensive shortcomings are showing

Charlotte FC's offensive shortcomings are showing

Swiderski's future in flux as Agyemang and company struggle to score; plus Bender scores in return from surgery, Abada engagement, MLS All-Star voting and more

May 31, 2024

Newsletter 5/31: Matthews and eastside leaders slam light rail cuts

Newsletter 5/31: Matthews and eastside leaders slam light rail cuts

Plus: Plans for former Duke Energy HQ taking shape; new aviation museum opens Saturday; musician Loonis McGlohon memorialized in bronze; commissioners vote to lessen tax increase

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May 31, 2024

Developers move forward with revamp of old Duke Energy HQ

Developers move forward with revamp of old Duke Energy HQ

Brooklyn & Church plans detailed, as efforts to win tax incentives continue

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May 31, 2024

Aviation museum to open Saturday; honors 'Miracle on the Hudson' flight

Aviation museum to open Saturday; honors 'Miracle on the Hudson' flight

'North Carolina is first in flight, and we intend to play our part'

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May 31, 2024

Matthews and eastside leaders slam light rail cuts

Matthews and eastside leaders slam light rail cuts

Plans to gut the eastern portion of the Silver Line could help the larger transit plan progress — but would leave a large portion of the county without rail

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May 31, 2024

Revised transit plan would scrap 1/2 of Silver Line, Matthews mayor says

Revised transit plan would scrap 1/2 of Silver Line, Matthews mayor says

There's new progress on Charlotte's transit plan — but it's unlikely to fully fund all of the city's rail ambitions

May 30, 2024

In Chuck E. Cheese near Pineville, the animatronic show will go on

In Chuck E. Cheese near Pineville, the animatronic show will go on

Plus: Charlotte's Big 3 breweries continue cranking up production; Cost of City Council race topped $400K; Podcast on nonprofit tech; CMPD cites 7 for street takeovers; N.C. cheese-rolling champ

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May 29, 2024

In Chuck E. Cheese near Pineville, the animatronic show will go on

In Chuck E. Cheese near Pineville, the animatronic show will go on

The Chuck E. Cheese on Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte will soon be one of only 5 Chuck E. Cheese locations in the U.S. where visitors will be able to watch Munch’s Make Believe Band

May 29, 2024

Rifts in Charlotte FC fanbase showing

Rifts in Charlotte FC fanbase showing

Plus: Privett's new long-term contract, Swiderski's Italian job, Reus chances, viral video on mental health, previewing Philadelphia match and more

May 24, 2024

Mecklenburg’s no-show election

Mecklenburg’s no-show election

Plus: Isabella Santos Foundation expands; New ballfields aren't in proposed county budget; make the Charlotte Ledger podcast your weekend travel companion; Snoop Dogg

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May 24, 2024

More innovative, travel-inspired transit upgrades

More innovative, travel-inspired transit upgrades

From better bus ticketing to ridges in sidewalks, there are plenty of ideas for improving how to get around in Charlotte

May 23, 2024

The growing business of child’s play

The growing business of child’s play

Plus: Independent Picture House to expand; Mecklenburg 'County Fair' starts Friday, but without livestock; Police have no complaints about social district; 'Whispers' column on UDO changes

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May 22, 2024

The growing business of child’s play

The growing business of child’s play

New indoor play cafes where young children can explore while parents recharge with a coffee or snack are springing up around the area. Here's what they look like and where they're located.

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May 22, 2024

Charotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — May 22, 2024

Charotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers — May 22, 2024

City Council makes change to UDO; Providence Road developer might be willing to change plans; Dilworth Neighborhood Grille owner on Atrium construction; $97M distribution center sale

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May 21, 2024

Ways of Life: A self-taught expert on all things gardening

Ways of Life: A self-taught expert on all things gardening

Also remembered: A church organist who ran a piano tuning and repair business; a college art teacher and reviewer; owner of Personally Yours boutique; the founder of Creative by Nature home store

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May 21, 2024

Charlotte's 'MeckDec' turns 250 next year

Charlotte's 'MeckDec' turns 250 next year

Plus: Lifeguards return to the pool; Palisades lawsuit seeks documents from HOA; Republican officials take sides on Charlotte Latin lawsuit; Sports gambling sites win big; Med 'choo' sign goes up

May 20, 2024

Charlotte embraces small space gardens

Charlotte embraces small space gardens

Plus: The news of the week — UNC Chapel Hill cuts DEI funding; Charlotte CEOs get big raises; Autobell Car Wash tests automation; Apartment gyms bulk up

May 18, 2024

Fan favorite Bender gunning for Charlotte FC return

Fan favorite Bender gunning for Charlotte FC return

Plus Copetti bids Charlotte fans farewell, Westwood logging big minutes, late-night practice after midweek game, and advancing Saturday's game with L.A. Galaxy.

May 17, 2024

CEO pay accelerates

CEO pay accelerates

Plus: County manager says Mecklenburg economy has 'clearly slowed'; Autobell mulls self-pay system; Foundation for the Carolinas taps United Way CEO as president; 🎧 podcast on coaching and leadership

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May 17, 2024

Autobell eyes innovations amid expansion

Autobell eyes innovations amid expansion

Charlotte cash wash chain experiments with self-pay; moves into Delaware

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May 17, 2024

Mecklenburg's economy has 'clearly slowed,' county manager says

Mecklenburg's economy has 'clearly slowed,' county manager says

County Manager Dena Diorio says county tax revenues are increasing more slowly than usual

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May 17, 2024

A push for pedestrian-friendly roads

A push for pedestrian-friendly roads

N.C. law restricts state funding for bike lanes and pedestrian projects

May 16, 2024

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