Logo
The Charlotte Ledger
Search
Subscribe
Sign In
Home
Podcast
Charlotte in Motion
Ways of Life
Fútbol Friday
Toppman on the Arts
Real Estate Whispers
Newcomers' Guide
Financial Fears Series
Archive
About
Logo
Introducing the 2023 40 Over 40 award nominees

Introducing the 2023 40 Over 40 award nominees

Our hardworking judges are in the process of selecting 40 from this impressive group of 122

Mar 9, 2023

Unfrozen caveman journalist

Unfrozen caveman journalist

In 2019, local journalism was changing quickly, and not for the better. I wanted to help reverse that trend.

Mar 9, 2023

‘Papertown’ loses its mill

‘Papertown’ loses its mill

Plus: Mecklenburg revaluation notices to be mailed next week; Honors program at 'Central Piedmont'; State caps ticket sales for hoops championship; WFAE CEO leaves; Cristina's face watches I-77

LockSimple

Mar 8, 2023

Ways of Life: Jerry Richardson was terrifically and terribly human

Ways of Life: Jerry Richardson was terrifically and terribly human

Also remembered: A teacher who helped create Charlotte's first Traditional K-6 magnet program; an original NASCAR grand national driver; a florist whose arrangements graced big events

Mar 7, 2023

Mecklenburg’s DWI convictions have plummeted 80%

Mecklenburg’s DWI convictions have plummeted 80%

Plus: Big tower project on Morehead Street looks like a go; Mayor records new airport greeting; Revised tennis proposal at Eastland site; Tax hike for school bond; Panthers players like their hot tubs

Mar 6, 2023

These moms put the ‘M’ in BMX

These moms put the ‘M’ in BMX

Plus: New CMS elementary school delayed — Medicaid coverage to be expanded in N.C. — Murdaugh receives 2 consecutive life sentences — Panthers founding owner dies at 86

Mar 4, 2023

Not the MLS new kid anymore

Not the MLS new kid anymore

Charlotte FC heads to St. Louis for inaugural MLS game there, addressing home opener kinks from overcrowding in supporters section to no 'Volare,' new striker Copetti is a new father, and more

Mar 3, 2023

Choice at Eastland: tennis, swimming ... or a Target?

Choice at Eastland: tennis, swimming ... or a Target?

Plus: Murdaugh guilty; Medicaid deal reached; High school basketball ticket scalpers; Charity delivers 'Claire' packages to families of kids with cancer; Ricky Bobby mansion for sale

LockSimple

Mar 3, 2023

Choice at Eastland: tennis, swimming ... or a Target?

Choice at Eastland: tennis, swimming ... or a Target?

Neighborhood pans idea for ‘large-scale retail’ instead of recreation

Mar 2, 2023

BREAKING: Jerry Richardson dead at age 86

BREAKING: Jerry Richardson dead at age 86

Founding owner of the Carolina Panthers died Wednesday night; he owned the team for 22 years

Mar 2, 2023

Happy Charlotte Ledger Month

Happy Charlotte Ledger Month

Throughout March, we're celebrating our birthday and highlighting our mission — and setting an ambitious goal you can help us achieve

Mar 2, 2023

Phillips Place amps up the luxury

Phillips Place amps up the luxury

Plus: Morehead scholar sues UNC; Here comes the pollen; Dress for Success Charlotte launches campaign; Novant Health buys 2 hospitals; Murder suspect breaks free; Kevin Durant at Myers Park High

LockSimple

Mar 1, 2023

Ways of Life: Even at 101, she was the life of the party

Ways of Life: Even at 101, she was the life of the party

Also remembered: The first Black female N.C. Superior Court judge; an award-winning autobody painter; a consultant who helped open many bars and restaurants; a former women's clothing retailer

LockSimple

Feb 28, 2023

Home sale prices fall in some local counties

Home sale prices fall in some local counties

Plus: Can you tell the difference between an AI chatbot and corporate PR?; Sizzling-hot details on last month's rezonings; Push to help uptown's older office buildings; Drone nabs rock-throwing teens

Feb 27, 2023

Charlotte rezoning petitions in January

Charlotte rezoning petitions in January

Huge month for developer plans: Dilworth residential tower, Harris YMCA changes, big Providence Road developments, apartments in Steele Creek and UCity, new middle school & LOTS more

LockSimple

Feb 26, 2023

They're not retiring from recycling

They're not retiring from recycling

Plus: New Ledger podcast episode with Tim Miner — Charlotte attorney disciplined for 8th time by state bar — City pays $2.17M in pledge fund settlement — Spirit adds 3 nonstop flights at CLT

Feb 25, 2023

Why 'Volare' could become Charlotte FC's new anthem

Why 'Volare' could become Charlotte FC's new anthem

Everything you need to know before Saturday's opener: How fans will honor Anton Walkes, new TV arrangements, preview of game vs. New England, tailgating plans, supporters group merger

Feb 24, 2023

The strategy behind airport restaurants

The strategy behind airport restaurants

Plus: Are Starbucks pulling out of malls?; Get ready for longer airport security lines this summer; Charlotte DJ business is a family affair; Bokhari to face familiar opponent in city council race

LockSimple

Feb 24, 2023

My friends on bus No. 14

My friends on bus No. 14

Trading my car commute for CATS bus rides made me appreciate the everyday benefits of taking mass transit

Feb 23, 2023

The challenge of air travel when you’re in a wheelchair

The challenge of air travel when you’re in a wheelchair

Plus: More trouble for Charlotte office towers; Spirit Airlines adds 3 nonstops from CLT; SouthPark neighbors debate apartments; Break-ins raise concern in south Charlotte; John B. is back

LockSimple

Feb 22, 2023

We can send you fewer emails, if you want

We can send you fewer emails, if you want

The Ledger doesn't want to bombard you with unwanted emails. Here's how you can adjust the different email newsletters you receive from us.

Feb 20, 2023

A walk through Picasso's 'Landscapes'

A walk through Picasso's 'Landscapes'

Plus: City Council considers longer terms — Nikki Haley runs for president — CMPD reveals faulty radar-gun certifications — CLT falls in passenger rankings — Nicaraguan priests released from prison

Feb 18, 2023

A walk through Picasso's 'Landscapes'

A walk through Picasso's 'Landscapes'

This article was published in The Charlotte Ledger e-newsletter on February 18, 2023.

Feb 18, 2023

Charlotte FC moves to fill gaps at center back

Charlotte FC moves to fill gaps at center back

Trade for Portland defender and Jones position change helps team account for devastating loss of Anton Walkes; Santos on the wing, honors mom with 77; Plus purple jersey reveal sparks Pop-Tart debate

Feb 17, 2023

No more zipline at YMCA Camp Thunderbird after girl’s fall

No more zipline at YMCA Camp Thunderbird after girl’s fall

Plus: Defense lawyer's advice on contesting speeding tickets after city's revelation; Appeal filed in Myers Park sexual assault case; City councilwoman prepares for a special 'deliverable'

LockSimple

Feb 17, 2023

Load more

The Charlotte Ledger

Local news and insights for Charlotte, N.C.