What do the 2022 election results mean for Charlotte businesses and residents? Come hear from one of North Carolina's leading political experts — and have a drink
Nov 14, 2022
Plus: Singing Christmas bears search for new home; YMCA in Ballantyne fundraises for retractable pool roof; Earth Fare to close store in Davidson; CMPD chief criticizes judge's decision
Would allow year-round swim lessons, swim teams and water group exercise
Ledger members like you are invited to tell us why you support the nonprofit that you do; We will publish the responses in a special edition with the goal of spurring donations
Nov 13, 2022
Plus: Top news of the week — Interim CMS superintendent quits — Democrats retain control of county commission — CMS drafts new school boundaries — Theater closes at Arboretum
Nov 12, 2022
Special report: The school district has started quietly crafting boundary lines to accommodate a new high school, which is likely to set off a contentious debate
Nov 11, 2022
City Council committee hears more details on redevelopment plans for transportation center across from the Spectrum Center
Nov 10, 2022
Republicans make gains nationally and in N.C., but effects are muted in Mecklenburg; Voters toss 3 of 4 CMS board members
Nov 9, 2022
Also remembered: A longtime nurse who rose through the ranks at Carolinas Medical Center; a leader of Socrates Academy; past president of the Charlotte Gem & Mineral Club
Nov 8, 2022
Plus: Chicken intrigue in Cotswold; New credit union shares name; Layoffs looming in Wells mortgage unit?; Panthers fire more coaches; In case you haven't heard, an election is tomorrow
Nov 7, 2022
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launched its new varsity esports and STEM league this fall, where students battle it out under the 'Wednesday Night Lights.' Here's what it's like to watch the action.
From transit to water quality to real estate, we're exploring meaty local issues with Charlotte experts in an audio format. Why not take a listen?
Nov 5, 2022
Plus: Top news of the week — Judge issues order in Leandro education lawsuit — Dogs and kids both hit hard by respiratory viruses — Don't forget to vote on Tuesday — Turn clocks back an hour tonight
Plus: New moniker for Charlotte Metro Credit Union; Charlotte employment numbers keep ticking up; Cornhole-gate at national tournament in Rock Hill
Nov 4, 2022
Geraldine Gardner, executive director of the Centralina Regional Council, says regional collaboration is at the center; 'It all starts with a vision'
Nov 3, 2022
New headquarters to be built on Central Avenue as credit union grows
Plus: Hotel plans in Elizabeth go down the tubes; Plaza-Midwood church seeking new life; RSV cases still rising; CMS and Tepper team up on video gaming league; Arnold pumps up N.C. election workers
Nov 2, 2022
With Queens University of Charlotte now competing on a bigger national stage, here's what the change has been like for one student athlete.
Also remembered: A newspaper carrier who served for four decades; a well-known Charlotte attorney; a longtime uptown barber
Nov 1, 2022
Plus: UNC system eyes more of out-of-state students; How did CMS incumbents vote on key issues?; Supreme Court to review UNC admissions; Rock-n-roller Jerry Lee Lewis' 1959 Charlotte show
Oct 31, 2022
Plus: Top news stories of the week — New data shows drop in CMS test scores — Prison time for couple who stole from booster club — Report examines whether hospitals profit from Medicare patients
Oct 29, 2022
Plus: Ledger examines the mayor's and city council's ties to companies and nonprofits; We answer a reader question about construction plans for Rea Farms; Hot renderings🔥 of Ballantyne park upgrades
Oct 28, 2022
A closer look at the thinking behind a public-private partnership that would widen a congested stretch of one of Charlotte's urban highways.
Oct 27, 2022
Local 5th-grader shares his thoughts on sideline rumble with Atlanta Falcons mascot
Oct 26, 2022
Plus: State treasurer says Atrium and Novant finances are better than claimed; New greenway plans; South Meck boosters sentenced; 5th-grader says taking on Falcons mascot was 'cool experience'