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Where the mountain locals go to see the changing leaves

Where the mountain locals go to see the changing leaves

Peak leaf-changing weekend in the North Carolina mountains is predicted to arrive in the third and fourth weeks of October this year.

Oct 16, 2023

Atrium Health halts lawsuits against patients for unpaid medical bills

Atrium Health halts lawsuits against patients for unpaid medical bills

Plus: Big unveiling later this week at Charlotte airport; Cherokee marijuana sales take a step forward; New CEO for Hendrick Automotive; Mysterious boom in Huntersville

Oct 16, 2023

2023 CMS candidate questionnaires

2023 CMS candidate questionnaires

Candidates reply to our questions on student academic standards and their priorities.

Oct 15, 2023

Election 2023: CMS school board

Election 2023: CMS school board

All the info you need to cast an informed vote

Oct 15, 2023

Charlotte Election 2023: City council and mayor

Charlotte Election 2023: City council and mayor

All the info you need to cast an informed vote

Oct 15, 2023

Election 2023: School construction bonds

Election 2023: School construction bonds

All the info you need to cast an informed vote

Oct 15, 2023

2023 Charlotte City Council candidate questionnaires

2023 Charlotte City Council candidate questionnaires

Candidates reply to our questions on growth, housing and their priorities

Oct 15, 2023

Review: Charlotte Ballet gloriously stretches boundaries in season opener

Review: Charlotte Ballet gloriously stretches boundaries in season opener

Plus: Top news of the week — City council approves Eastland project — Charlotte loses out on tennis tournament — Tim Newman back in jail — Housing market cools off — Check out new Charlotte FC HQ

Oct 14, 2023

Review: Charlotte Ballet gloriously stretches boundaries in season opener

Review: Charlotte Ballet gloriously stretches boundaries in season opener

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on October 14, 2023.

Oct 14, 2023

New practice facility feels like home

New practice facility feels like home

Plus keeping an eye on Messi in advance of two must-win games vs. Miami, what international break means for Charlotte, visit from Man U coach, Dejaegere's new addition and more.

Oct 13, 2023

Flyover Friday 🎥: Transformation in the heart of Plaza-Midwood

Flyover Friday 🎥: Transformation in the heart of Plaza-Midwood

Plus: Tim Newman arrested again; ALE agents crack down on overly hot VIP room🔥; Former Truist CEO weighs in on naming origin story; warrant issued for Hornets forward Miles Bridges

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Oct 13, 2023

He's Charlotte's scooter repairman

He's Charlotte's scooter repairman

Tapping into an industry that's 'becoming really mainstream'

Oct 12, 2023

Unplugging with a corporate sabbatical

Unplugging with a corporate sabbatical

Plus: Mecklenburg home prices flat for first time in years; New high school nears decision on name; Tennis tournament sticks with Cincinnati; Steph Curry's name could grace I-77's Exit 30

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Oct 11, 2023

Ways of Life: A teacher and coach who led in his own unique way

Ways of Life: A teacher and coach who led in his own unique way

Also remembered: An author of wedding humor books; a magician who always had a deck of cards in his hands; owner of Niko’s Grill; longtime teacher with CMS

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Oct 10, 2023

State officials tout ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ investment in mental health

State officials tout ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ investment in mental health

Plus: Energy regulators seek to improve regulation of cold-weather power plants after blackouts; Catching up with Make-A-Wish; Public hearing for city's first social district

Oct 9, 2023

Charlotte run clubs are hoppin'

Charlotte run clubs are hoppin'

Plus: The news of the week — Patrick McHenry named interim U.S. House speaker — country music duo sling hammers for Habitat for Humanity — police recommend criminalizing pooping in public

Oct 7, 2023

From gaffe to greatness for Belgian newcomer

From gaffe to greatness for Belgian newcomer

Charlotte FC keeps playoff hopes alive on two Swiderski goals and a Dejaegere showstopper; Swiderski addresses Europe rumors; Poreba brings Polish flavor to Crown Legacy; and advancing Chicago game

Oct 6, 2023

Help us write a rap song about the real 8 a.m. in Charlotte

Help us write a rap song about the real 8 a.m. in Charlotte

We're asking readers to tell us what they were doing at 8 a.m. today, and we'll use the replies to write better rap lyrics than Drake

Oct 6, 2023

Childcare advocates disappointed in N.C. budget

Childcare advocates disappointed in N.C. budget

Plus: Black Political Caucus ties support of school bond to minority contracts; Liquor legislation left in limbo; Signs of Christmas emerging; Help us write a rap song

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Oct 6, 2023

So what’s a 'mobility hub,' anyway?

So what’s a 'mobility hub,' anyway?

Buses, scooters, bikes and more — all in one spot

Oct 5, 2023

A fall, and now a slow climb for college enrollment

A fall, and now a slow climb for college enrollment

Plus: Public pooping battle continues as CMPD recommends reinstating penalties; Organized opposition surfaces to $2.5B CMS bond referendum; Possible names for new school include 'Queen City High'

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Oct 4, 2023

Ways of Life: A social worker with a heart for the suffering

Ways of Life: A social worker with a heart for the suffering

Also remembered: A founder of the Charlotte Commercial Board of Realtors; a longtime teacher at CMS and CPCC; a noted orthopedic surgeon; a court reporter and Mint Museum docent

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Oct 3, 2023

Lottery hits jackpot fatigue

Lottery hits jackpot fatigue

Plus: City council member advocates for honey-flavored whiskey; Stocks decline in 3Q; Rezoning filings examined; HOA cracks down on illicit flag-flying; DaBaby lends a hand to 'Coach Prime'

Oct 2, 2023

Charlotte rezoning petitions in August and September

Charlotte rezoning petitions in August and September

Developers propose condos near Cotswold, go-karting on Statesville Ave., increased building heights in SouthPark, senior apartments near Whitewater Center, signs atop Wells Fargo building

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Oct 1, 2023

Where the mountain locals go to see the changing leaves

Where the mountain locals go to see the changing leaves

Plus: The news of the week

Sep 30, 2023

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