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FTC rule on noncompete agreements triggers rush for legal advice

FTC rule on noncompete agreements triggers rush for legal advice

Charlotte employment lawyers say companies have plenty of questions about proposed ban on noncompetes

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May 3, 2024

Is Mecklenburg in a sports field 'crisis'?

Is Mecklenburg in a sports field 'crisis'?

Space is tight for youth games and practices, leagues say

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May 3, 2024

Could Charlotte's streets use some foreign flair?

Could Charlotte's streets use some foreign flair?

Let's examine how other countries handle traffic, parking, scooters and pedestrian safety

May 2, 2024

Newsletter 5/1: Lansdowne neighbors sue to block new triplex

Newsletter 5/1: Lansdowne neighbors sue to block new triplex

Plus: Charlotte mourns officers, and how to help; Governor says gambling tax structure unfair; Lawsuit filed over Pineville substation; Toppman reviews 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

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May 1, 2024

Governor calls for fixing gambling taxes after Ledger article

Governor calls for fixing gambling taxes after Ledger article

Cooper says it's "not fair" to pay taxes on winnings without the ability to deduct losses

May 1, 2024

Lawsuit over Pineville electric substation

Lawsuit over Pineville electric substation

Town says substation is needed to prevent blackouts; resident says town can't take land

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May 1, 2024

Musical 'Doubtfire' hits mark, doesn't miss Robin Williams

Musical 'Doubtfire' hits mark, doesn't miss Robin Williams

The national tour of the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" runs through May 5 at Belk Theater

May 1, 2024

Lansdowne neighbors sue to block new triplex

Lansdowne neighbors sue to block new triplex

South Charlotte neighborhoods are seeking ways to prevent higher-density housing in light of new development rules

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May 1, 2024

Ways of Life: A band director who was a pillar in music education

Ways of Life: A band director who was a pillar in music education

Also remembered: The former principal of Dilworth Elementary School; a lawyer and advocate for Habitat of Humanity; musician and award-winning musical director of theater production of 'Foxfire'

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Apr 30, 2024

3 U.S. marshals, 1 CMPD officer killed in east Charlotte shootout

3 U.S. marshals, 1 CMPD officer killed in east Charlotte shootout

8 law enforcement officers shot, as marshals tried to serve a warrant

Apr 29, 2024

It’s a hot summer for internships

It’s a hot summer for internships

Plus: Symphony hits the road; 4 CLT flights under $100; Charlotte music can 'rival every city'; Checkers' season ends; Sunday ABC sales unlikely; Join us for awards party

Apr 29, 2024

Symphony draws a diverse crowd with first 'CSO Roadshow'

Symphony draws a diverse crowd with first 'CSO Roadshow'

More CSO Roadshow performances are scheduled for May 5 and June 21

Apr 29, 2024

What I learned from my first internship

What I learned from my first internship

Student internships, like one I completed as part of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program, are great ways to explore possible careers and types of work environments

Apr 29, 2024

Get a high ROI from your garden

Get a high ROI from your garden

Plus: Top news of the week — Camp North End investor seeks exit; UNC reconsiders application requirements; Replacement ordered for Mecklenburg chief judge; Surprise tax on gambling

Apr 27, 2024

Newsletter 4/26: Getting a hand on the American dream

Newsletter 4/26: Getting a hand on the American dream

Plus: Judge says UNC Chapel Hill expulsion lawsuit can continue; Camp North End investor seeks exit; N.C. gambling tax update; Panthers draft star wide receiver; Pakistani ambassador visits

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Apr 26, 2024

Charlotte FC defender opens up

Charlotte FC defender opens up

English right back Nathan Byrne is a vocal leader on the field and private off of it. In a wide-ranging Q&A, he shares glimpses into his gamble to come to MLS, plus previewing Saturday vs. NYCFC

Apr 26, 2024

Eastern Europeans are elevating Charlotte nail salons

Eastern Europeans are elevating Charlotte nail salons

'They treat it as not just some sort of quick, clean process, but a form of art'

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Apr 26, 2024

The cost of widening I-77 keeps rising

The cost of widening I-77 keeps rising

Project is pushed back to the 2030s or later

Apr 25, 2024

Camp North End investor seeks to sell its stake

Camp North End investor seeks to sell its stake

Shorenstein Properties seeks to sell 90% stake in 5 office/retail buildings totaling 380,000 square feet

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Apr 24, 2024

Newsletter 4/24: Tax surprise awaits sports bettors

Newsletter 4/24: Tax surprise awaits sports bettors

Plus: Early voting for runoff starts tomorrow; Developer suggests 'dynamite' for empty uptown towers; Pineville social district open for business; N.C. effect of new noncompete rule; New top judge

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Apr 24, 2024

Tax surprise awaits sports bettors

Tax surprise awaits sports bettors

Sports gamblers in N.C., even those who lose money, could get socked with unexpected taxes

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Apr 24, 2024

Ways of Life: A chemist who explored the world

Ways of Life: A chemist who explored the world

Also remembered: A champion for sustainable building; a construction company founder and singer in a gospel quartet; former president of the Charlotte Association of Realtors

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Apr 23, 2024

Newsletter 4/22: The rise of mega-hospitals

Newsletter 4/22: The rise of mega-hospitals

Plus: Changing prom trends; Answering a reader question on clearing customs at CLT; Cotham named to leadership post as legislators return to Raleigh; New Cheslie Kryst memoir

Apr 22, 2024

Prom trend 👗: Corsages are out, small bouquets are in

Prom trend 👗: Corsages are out, small bouquets are in

Checking in with local retailers on the 2024 prom scene

Apr 22, 2024

The rise of mega-hospitals

The rise of mega-hospitals

Hospital systems are consolidating. But studies show meager benefits for patients.

Apr 22, 2024

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