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Colleges focus on mental health as students return

Colleges focus on mental health as students return

Young adults are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression compared with other age groups, studies show

Sep 7, 2023

When the E.R. is the only option

When the E.R. is the only option

With North Carolina's mental health treatment centers full, teens in crisis often spend days in emergency rooms

Sep 6, 2023

Where have all the psychiatrists gone?

Where have all the psychiatrists gone?

'People can't get the help they need'

Sep 5, 2023

This week in The Ledger: ‘The Kids Are Not Alright’

This week in The Ledger: ‘The Kids Are Not Alright’

The number of teens requiring mental health services is surging. Local health care providers can’t keep up with the demand.

Sep 4, 2023

Charlotte City Council Election Hub — 2023 Primary

Charlotte City Council Election Hub — 2023 Primary

Get all the information about this year's local elections

Sep 4, 2023

Privett proving more than stopgap

Privett proving more than stopgap

Plus hometown kid Jaylin Lindsey featured on fan "tifo," Bronico's community impact, another Messi debate, and previewing Saturday's game in Nashville

Sep 1, 2023

Inside Aldersgate, some residents aren’t sweating its finances

Inside Aldersgate, some residents aren’t sweating its finances

Plus: Neighbors pepper developers on Providence Road project; CMS rolls out new way for students to skip exams; masks required at church event; digest a new podcast on restaurant construction

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Sep 1, 2023

What if we treated car crashes like plane crashes?

What if we treated car crashes like plane crashes?

Analysts dissect a fatal wreck — and find ways Charlotte and NCDOT can do better

Aug 31, 2023

Uptown residents want the public pooping to stop

Uptown residents want the public pooping to stop

Plus: UNC chancellor praises college's response; Explaining nighttime interstate closures; New podcast on moving people into stable housing; Up to 4" of rain expected from hurricane

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Aug 30, 2023

A greater awareness of learning disabilities

A greater awareness of learning disabilities

Plus: Mint Hill is getting a brewery; Listings of local stocks; Free laptops handed out at ImaginOn; Close vote ahead on Eastland; CATS backtracks on Greyhound station; Arrests in home break-ins

Aug 28, 2023

The pro soccer player with a fixer-upper side gig

The pro soccer player with a fixer-upper side gig

Plus: Top news of the week — CMS sues social media giants; Mooresville house explodes; data center proposed for University City; Ledger debuts election hub

Aug 26, 2023

Swiderski acknowledges desire to return to Europe

Swiderski acknowledges desire to return to Europe

Plus: Back-to-back Messi games?; Brandt Bronico bobbleheads; Previewing Saturday's game vs. LAFC

Aug 25, 2023

CMS sues social media giants over student mental health

CMS sues social media giants over student mental health

Plus: ABC crackdown at The Puttery in SouthEnd; Political heavyweights hired to sell CMS bond to voters; Charlotte chefs aim to please Atlanta tastebuds

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Aug 25, 2023

Driverless cars might actually slow traffic

Driverless cars might actually slow traffic

Self-driving vehicles were tested in Charlotte — what will happen when the technology improves?

Aug 24, 2023

Introducing The Ledger's 'Election Hub'

Introducing The Ledger's 'Election Hub'

For this year's city elections, we're providing a comprehensive guide with candidate videos and links to reputable information from other media sources ... so you can vote smarter.

Aug 24, 2023

NoDa vendors, businesses clash over congestion

NoDa vendors, businesses clash over congestion

Plus: Aldersgate responds about its finances; Rea Farms construction; Fort Mill moms surprised at charge for 'Drafts Sports Bar'; Former judge sues former colleague for defamation

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Aug 23, 2023

Aldersgate CEO says she's proud of steps to improve financial position

Aldersgate CEO says she's proud of steps to improve financial position

In a statement, Suzanne Pugh says the east Charlotte retirement community is working through its financial issues

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Aug 23, 2023

Plaza-Midwood to propose mile-long drinking district

Plaza-Midwood to propose mile-long drinking district

Plus: Almost all Mecklenburg retirement communities are financially stable; Historic school preps for new home; Hot Piper Glen rezoning meeting; Fatal police shooting in South End

Aug 21, 2023

You might be texting all wrong

You might be texting all wrong

Plus: the top Charlotte news from this week

Aug 19, 2023

The women behind Charlotte FC

The women behind Charlotte FC

Player wives and girlfriends group using community work, camaraderie and chat groups to support each other and help Charlotte FC attract new players

Aug 18, 2023

State says Aldersgate is potentially ‘insolvent’

State says Aldersgate is potentially ‘insolvent’

Plus: Atrium led the state in lawsuits against patients since 2017; Long wait for city council meeting minutes; big turnout for city council candidates reception; slow rollout for online liquor sales

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Aug 18, 2023

Still steaming, but moving on

Still steaming, but moving on

Plus: New Covid booster rolls out this fall; 🎧 new podcast with the founder of an organization for sexual abuse survivors; non-profit helps immigrant families; developer pulls out of uptown project

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Aug 16, 2023

N.C.’s rural rebound

N.C.’s rural rebound

Plus: UNC wants lawsuit dismissed; Health department warns of Covid 'surge' though hospitalizations are low; Cotswold Chick-fil-A reduced to rubble; East Charlotte pickleball court draws backlash

Aug 14, 2023

Does back-to-school season make you sad or glad?

Does back-to-school season make you sad or glad?

Plus: Top news of the week — Nursing program coming to Johnson & Wales — Longhorn bull spends 5 days on the lam — A park at Eastland? — Fury cranks back up at Carowinds

Aug 12, 2023

It's Messi time

It's Messi time

Charlotte FC hoping to "upset the party" against international superstar Lionel Messi and Miami in franchise's biggest game yet, plus Agyemang's impact, opening of new practice facility and more

Aug 11, 2023

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