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Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

Managing editor, The Charlotte Ledger

Real Estate Whispers

Ironing out a master-planned project

Nov 11, 2026

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8 min read

Ironing out a master-planned project

Plus: ‘Vibe’ is another consideration for office tenants; Mecklenburg County will have 13 Opportunity Zones next year; Documentary on Henry Faison’s legacy; Savona Mill-area building sells; Coworking company signs lease in Matthews

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Nov 11, 2026

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6 min read

Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Recent lawsuits allege new, denser residential development in established neighborhoods violate deed restrictions

Ashley Fahey
Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey, +1
Shakeup on congressional banking committees

Nov 11, 2026

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1 min read

Shakeup on congressional banking committees

Blue wave means new leadership; NC representation in question

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
How will N.C. Democrats wield their new power?

Nov 9, 2026

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7 min read

How will N.C. Democrats wield their new power?

Education, affordability to be priorities

Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey
Lindsey Banks
Tony Mecia, +2
Duke Energy braces for data center power surge

Nov 6, 2026

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2 min read

Duke Energy braces for data center power surge

New electricity demand will begin hitting the grid in 2027

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

Real Estate Whispers

EpiCentre’s next stage

Nov 4, 2026

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11 min read

EpiCentre’s next stage

Plus: Biggest building permits in October; Padel coming to Brookhill Village; Notable changes in UDO text amendment; Mellow Mushroom to CLT; Gateway Station briefly discussed at council committee meeting; Excelsior Club site sells to developers

Ashley Fahey
Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey, +1
Demand surges for Charlotte’s backyard housing grants

Nov 4, 2026

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3 min read

Demand surges for Charlotte’s backyard housing grants

Considering new round of funding

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Nov 4, 2026

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5 min read

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Historic Democratic gains

Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey
Rachel Black
Tony Mecia, +2
CMS School Choice lottery now open

Nov 2, 2026

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2 min read

CMS School Choice lottery now open

Last year's lottery left parents frustrated; unanswered questions about how waitlists are handled

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Charlotte’s finance jobs evolve

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Charlotte’s finance jobs evolve

As 'financial services' continue to expand, they're bringing more tech and specialized roles

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

Real Estate Whispers

Where data centers will go

Oct 28, 2026

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8 min read

Where data centers will go

Plus: Where The Clearing House might land; Office lease-up timing; Apartments for north Charlotte; Hornets affiliate buys uptown buildings; SouthPark office building sells; ‘Craft breakfast sandwich’ shop to Eastway Crossing

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Tree removal along Independence upsets Plaza Midwood businesses

Oct 28, 2026

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2 min read

Tree removal along Independence upsets Plaza Midwood businesses

Crews hired to clear trees to improve visibility of a Charlotte FC billboard

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
BREAKING: 200 jobs coming to Charlotte

Oct 27, 2026

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1 min read

BREAKING: 200 jobs coming to Charlotte

The Clearing House Payments Co. selects Charlotte for 'workplace and client engagement hub'

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Auditor hired for Discovery Place

Oct 23, 2026

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1 min read

Auditor hired for Discovery Place

Work will likely take until mid-November to complete

Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey
Tony Mecia, +1
Who’s in charge at Discovery Place?

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Who’s in charge at Discovery Place?

Leadership questions swirl as Nature Museum debt gets scrutinized

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

Real Estate Whispers

Office market reality check

Oct 21, 2026

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8 min read

Office market reality check

Plus: Tyvola office building for CMS; Cigar club site; Manor Theatre redevelopment; Proposed apartments on Park Road; Company signs HQ lease near uptown; What’s next for Brooklyn Village

Ashley Fahey
Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey, +1

Real Estate Whispers

Capital crunch isn't stopping tenant activity

Oct 14, 2026

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9 min read

Capital crunch isn't stopping tenant activity

Plus: Scout Motors CEO talks Plaza Midwood HQ; Developers propose plans for historic Huntersville site; Apartments eyed for south Charlotte office site; Coffee shop tenant for Main Library?; Uptown air rights purchased

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

CMS Investigation

CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

Oct 14, 2026

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2 min read

CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

Group expected to review identified issues like conflicts of interest, contracting policies, workplace culture

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

CMS Investigation

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

In first public meeting since superintendent firing, board members briefly address CMS investigations

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey
Southern Christmas Show to leave longtime home

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Southern Christmas Show to leave longtime home

Draws more than 100,000 visitors annually

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

Real Estate Whispers

Building up Brookhill

Oct 7, 2026

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8 min read

Building up Brookhill

Plus: Office towers in county revaluation; CLT mulls development opportunities for its land; Apartments soon to be underway in Enderly Park, Optimist Park; CREW awards deadline is this week

Ashley Fahey
Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey, +1

CMS Investigation

Mecklenburg manager: CMS allegations are 'concerning'

Oct 7, 2026

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2 min read

Mecklenburg manager: CMS allegations are 'concerning'

Mike Bryant to meet with state auditor's office this month to discuss financial audit

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

CMS Investigation

CMS board members surprised by shelved teacher raises

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

CMS board members surprised by shelved teacher raises

Former superintendent said board chair directed her to put $4.5M for veteran teachers 'on hold'

Ashley Fahey
Michelle Crouch
Ashley Fahey, +1
Discovery Place faces possible default

Oct 7, 2026

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6 min read

Discovery Place faces possible default

Commissioners question how county got stuck with $14.6M bill

Ashley Fahey
Ashley Fahey

CMS Investigation

No written report from CMS’ $379K investigation

Oct 2, 2026

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4 min read

No written report from CMS’ $379K investigation

Law firm’s findings were presented orally, board members say

Tony Mecia
Ashley Fahey
Michelle Crouch
Tony Mecia, +2

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