Parents worry about socioeconomic diversity, stability for high school juniors and other issues as CMS releases proposed school boundaries for tens of thousands of south Charlotte students
Mar 28, 2023
Opening of a new high school and a middle school would mean changes to assignment zones of 23 existing schools, according to a draft map released Monday night
Mar 27, 2023
Plus: Home sale prices fall; First Citizens buys Silicon Valley Bank assets; City Council member emphasizes that CATS is safe; South Charlotte on edge awaiting CMS school assignment map; BofA job cuts
Plus: New Ledger podcast episode; And news of the week: Parks Helms dies at 87 — CATS reveals missed inspections — County property revaluations roll out — Hawthorne Bridge lawsuit
Mar 25, 2023
This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on March 25, 2023.
Plus accounting for Swiderski's absence, debut of Crown Jewel jersey, Bender's new 'do, Red Bulls preview and more
Mar 24, 2023
Plus: We answer a reader's question about a change at the gas pump; Homeowners upset about water runoff; Heads-up on big CMS boundary meetings next week; Vi Lyles pressed on who's to blame at CATS
We're a nimble and fast-moving operation that makes many snap judgments on what information to share.
Mar 23, 2023
Plus: Business leader and philanthropist Dale Halton dies; Country club taxes scrutinized; Construction contractor adds 'diversity of thought'; Hawthorne Bridge lawsuit; Readers favor Polk
Mar 22, 2023
Also remembered: An owner of a beauty salon in uptown Charlotte; longtime Country Day history teacher who helped develop Holocaust program; longest tenured professor at Johnson C. Smith University
Mar 21, 2023
Longtime Mecklenburg County Democratic politician died Saturday; He served more than three decades in public office
Mar 20, 2023
Our awards event will be April 27 at the Charlotte Museum of History — Dinner, drinks, DJ, entertainment, fun — Discounted tickets on sale to Ledger members now!
Plus: History buffs want to keep Charlotte founder's name on park; Vote tonight on SouthPark development; Commercial properties lag in new values; Cotswold axe-throwing
Plus: New Ledger podcast episode; And news of the week: MJ in talks to sell Hornets, CATS reveals light rail derailment, property revaluations released, CMS school assignment heats up
Mar 18, 2023
Charlotte FC, reeling from an 0-3 start, needs ideas. Yes, there are tactical changes due — we suggest 3 of them — but the team needs to take a new and nastier mentality to Orlando.
Mar 17, 2023
Plus: Inside a CMS boundary meeting at Myers Park; American Airlines settles with The Points Guy; Nonprofit helps moms earn college degrees; Zara headed to SouthPark; Surprise party at Teeter
He's in talks with a minority owner of Hornets and a minority owner of Atlanta Hawks, ESPN says
Mar 16, 2023
Newspapers have slashed jobs and reduced local coverage in the last 15 years. But many people who work in local news see reasons for optimism.
Plus: Financial advisors on banking turmoil; CLT airport lounge to move and double in size, another coming?; BofA deposits surge; CATS derailment; Hygge acquired; New Honeywell CEO; NoDa's 12oz beers
Mar 15, 2023
Meetings with parents restart, as CMS officials lay out timeline to make big changes
Mar 14, 2023
Also remembered: A circulation director at the Charlotte Observer; a founder of Charlotte Latin; a local painter and potter
Plus: Harris Teeter modernizes logo; South Charlotte I-485 interchange to honor longtime real estate exec; Zoning panel gives 👍 to SouthPark development; 'Chair monster' in uptown
Mar 13, 2023
Plus: Panthers trade for top draft pick — Property revaluations coming next week — Could city tax hikes be on the way? — Paper mill closure to eliminate over 900 jobs
Mar 11, 2023
Charlotte's workhorse makes position change to bolster backline, plus ATL and Charlotte fans join forces to honor Walkes, adjusting to referees, Copetti's first goal and previewing Saturday's matchup
Mar 10, 2023
Plus: Airport to roll out new facial recognition tech; new park and recycling center slated for east side; a reader asks about CMS land sale; Brits to visit the mayor; 40 Over 40 nominees revealed
