A city official described the plan as 'the largest economic development effort in our region'
Jul 17, 2026
The Ledger tracks 24 local stocks
Autonomous vehicles aren't yet driving without a human behind the wheel
The analysis is intended to start a discussion about the state of sidewalks in Charlotte's center city
Charlotte and other local governments have 90 days to reverse course on the controversial project or risk repaying the state $64M
Jul 16, 2026
Plus: New extended-stay hotel brand for Charlotte; Team Rose Bread’s brick-and-mortar location; Prime Dilworth buildings sell; Uptown tower to undergo makeover; Lincoln buys The Spectrum Cos.; Site work at Levine property; Another restaurant for Queensbridge Collective?
Jul 15, 2026
Plus: Police chief recommends teen curfew change; CMS superintendent poised for big raise amid investigation; Toppman reviews 'Life Chronicles'; Drought persists after scorching start to July; Charlotte FC to end PSLs; Big earnings for big banks; Digestive illness reported in Mecklenburg
Police chief: ‘If we don't get a handle on this, the consequences may become fatal’
State budget triggers provision boosting her salary and providing back pay
Visitors to the North Mecklenburg lake increasingly include people coming from places beyond the Charlotte metro
El Niño may bring relief later this year
'Life Chronicles' runs through Aug. 30 at Blume Studios, 904 Post St.
Jul 13, 2026
Plus: Legislators remove hospital tax 'loophole' used by Atrium; Labor union spent big money on City Council elections; Low-key start for Charlotte mayor; Car registration stickers going away; Legion Brewing sued
Takes a cautious approach as he settles into office
SEIU poured $263,000 into 2025 council races as airport worker fight intensified
Charlotte FC will resume its season July 22 with new French winger who brings similar dribbling skill, but different attitude from Zaha, plus 3 MLS All-Star from Charlotte FC
Money-saving move
Why the 325-foot-tall roller coaster at Carowinds has had unique benefits for one frequent rider
Jul 12, 2026
Charlotte's new mayor discusses his vision for the city's growth, building trust at City Hall and keeping Charlotte inclusive as he reflects on his first days in office and the challenges ahead
Jul 10, 2026
Looking at things in a different way at the Museum of Illusions in uptown
5 museums and exhibitions that you may not know about — but are worth your time
'Beers with the Editors' reader appreciation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jul 9, 2026
Walking through the Charlotte Museum of History in east Charlotte
Taking in the Sullenberger Aviation Museum on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Jul 8, 2026
Experts say private investment will be critical to expanding America's defense industrial base
