Also remembered: a pioneering retailer who opened an all-science retail hobby store; an advocate for children with disabilities; a former assistant principal at Garinger High
Jan 9, 2024
Strong winds seem likely to knock out power in Charlotte today, with the worst weather starting around midday. Maybe go charge your phone this morning — or right now.
With high winds and rain expected, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed Tuesday; other districts also cancel in-person school
Jan 8, 2024
Plus: CATS ordered to pull about 1/2 of its light rail trains from service; CMS shakes up leadership structure; National 'Seinfeld' fans weigh in after NY Times spotlights Ledger article
An 'abnormal movement' in a wheel of an older train leads NCDOT to order inspections, WFAE reports; No immediate effect on service
Singer-turned-lingerie-fitter at SouthPark Mall has developed a cult-like following for her measurement prowess; 'I can just eyeball you'
From Junior Mints to 'The Contest,' readers around the country sound off after The Ledger is mentioned prominently in the New York Times
Plus: Top news of the week — Uptown shooting on New Year's Eve; Former bank CEO Ed Crutchfield dies — Tepper fined for throwing drink — Court affirms Charlotte Latin's right to expel students
Jan 6, 2024
Cookie bins were removed during Covid but seem headed for a comeback
Jan 5, 2024
Plus: Duke Energy blasts warnings to customers to conserve power; Harris Teeter hints at return of free cookies; blazing-hot meeting in Pineville over controversial substation plan
Business leaders are stepping up to lend their expertise to help local schools
Residents blast plans for electrical facility over worries about health and property values
The Charlotte-based utility company was trying to encourage conservation, not warn about possible outages, it says
Plus: Banking giant Ed Crutchfield dies at age 82; Effect of Tepper drink-throwing on stadium deal?; Top local stocks in '23; Build A Better You in 2024; Piper Glen abuzz about new post office
Jan 3, 2024
Manufacturers were among the biggest winners; banks mixed
Suit followed run-in between parents and administrators; plaintiff plans to appeal
All signs were pointing to deal in early 2024
'I’m hoping it’s not going to add to the parking madness,' nearby retailer says
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Dec 29, 2023
Investigations. Remembrances. Profiles. Trends. Our picks for top Ledger stories of the year.
Dec 27, 2023
Plus: SouthPark Mall expands with mystery tenant; Charlotte’s 2023 tourism revenue sets new record; former UNC and NBA player Eric Montross dies at 52; More than 60 car break-ins reported in Dilworth
Dec 20, 2023
Area's largest mall tight-lipped on plans
Also remembered: A tour guide who relished retirement; a 23-year veteran of CMPD; a history professor who worked to preserve historic landmarks; the president of JP Orleans Homes
Dec 19, 2023
Plus: Private school splits with head of school; Lawrence Toppman reviews Cirque's 'Bazzar'; city council passes around legal joint during closed session; mascot revealed for new high school
Dec 18, 2023
