Our free lunch-hour webinar series this month will offer tips for businesses on avoiding legal headaches, recruiting and retaining employees and exploring healthcare options
May 8, 2023
Plus: N.C. hospitality industry seems OK with bill to extend Mecklenburg taxes; Reval reviews on pace with 2019; 16-year-old scooter rider killed; Teen driver's license changes; Crumbl in Midtown
Plus: The week's top stories — N.C. legislature passes abortion ban — Braxton Winston to leave City Council — YMCA selling NoDa property — New CLT runway underway — Panthers' stadium upgrades
May 6, 2023
Charlotte FC facing fall-out from sexual assault report linked to Shinyashiki, Santos; coach talks future of those players, controversy's impact on team and more
May 5, 2023
Plus: City Council discussed $1.2B stadium renovation; County won't pull dependent insurance; Commissioners question Atrium lease payment; Abortion bill heads to governor; Headlines explained
A Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting for the rest of us.
May 4, 2023
Plus: City and hotel owners work to extend Mecklenburg food tax; $100,000/year police jobs; Ramona to leave 'Matt & Ramona Show'; YMCA makes big moves; Charity swimmer hopes to avoid sharks
May 3, 2023
Russell Raath wanted to do something bold to raise money for 4 organizations close to his heart, so he decided to dive into the water off the coast of South Africa
Andre Shinyashiki hasn’t played since early April and has been held out because of a ‘private’ matter, the team has said
May 2, 2023
Also remembered: An entrepreneur and 'Black Vibrations' podcast host; the director of the culinary department at CPCC; a longtime entomologist at UNC Charlotte
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May 1, 2023
Plus: Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston won't run for another term; CMS board chair says assignment plan 'pretty close' to finished; Hot-button Ballantyne issues; Education podcast; Another bank failure
Plus: Top news stories of the week — Legislature advances school voucher bills; Governor's race heats up; New plan for former Eastland Mall site; Panthers pick their franchise QB
Apr 29, 2023
Upheaval at MLS trade deadline as Shinyashiki deal amended, Armour waived, Santos with Crown Legacy, plus Kahlina nearing return, advancing DC game and more
Apr 28, 2023
Plus: Some are skeptical of new Eastland Mall proposal; Town hall meeting on hot south Charlotte issues; The Bulb brings fresh produce to areas in need across Charlotte; Panthers draft star QB
Since moving to Charlotte in 2016, Marcus Jones rarely has been in the spotlight. But CATS' troubles are putting him there.
Apr 27, 2023
Plus: Concert venue envisioned for Eastland; Readers sound off on CMS boundary plans; Charlotte companies load up on lobbyists; Auditor plans re-election campaign after hit-and-run
Apr 26, 2023
Also remembered: A longtime Spanish teacher in CMS and at Charlotte Country Day; the owner of an office supply and furniture store; the owner of Anne’s Nursery
Apr 25, 2023
Insurance commissioner blasts plans that he says could raise premiums
Time is running out to get in on this fun and definitely not stuffy celebration
Apr 24, 2023
Plus: Nearly 400 county retirees to lose dependent-care subsidies; What's up with medical offices?; National press remembers Leon Levine; Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy; Anti-bat tips
Plus — the news of the week: New CMS student assignment maps, CATS blame game escalates, legislature plans for restrictions on abortion and trans athletes, bats at Ardrey Kell
Apr 22, 2023
Plus U.S. Men's National team coming to town for Gold Cup; Beer showers gone wrong; Previewing Saturday night's home game against Columbus Crew
Apr 21, 2023
Plus: CMPD cites Gold Club manager after illicit beer run; Big Piper Glen development plans likely to be scaled back; CATS CEO breaks silence; Final N.C. Sears closes; Wray Ward layoffs
After a series of revelations, the city faces decisions on leadership, restoring trust, setting priorities — and the fate of its vision for transit
Apr 20, 2023