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Ream savoring World Cup success

Charlotte FC defender shares what it's like inside U.S. camp and on the field as captain of the first U.S. team to win its first two World Cup games since 1930

Jun 26, 2026

Newsletter 6/26: Wilmore finds its voice

Plus: Prominent church to undergo name change; Alan Greenspan's legacy in Charlotte; Power struggle in site selection; Mayor Vi Lyles says goodbye; NC fledglings go viral; LaMelo Ball traded; Busy travel weekend for CLT; Red light cameras return

Jun 26, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: Charlotte's new political era

Joe Bruno of WSOC-TV and Steve Harrison of WFAE break down Charlotte's new political landscape and what to expect under Mayor Rob Harrington

Jun 26, 2026

New name for Myers Park Baptist Church

68% of congregation votes for 'Myers Park Covenant Church' as first choice

Jun 26, 2026

Wilmore finds its voice

Although the I-77 fight was the most prominent recent growth-related conflict for Wilmore, it's not the only one for the neighborhood that straddles booming South End and uptown.

Jun 26, 2026

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Newsletter 6/24: The lawyer who will lead Charlotte

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Crunch time for American Airlines

Plus: Commission chair rejects Atrium board nominees; Wagyu war ahead?; Ledger announces 40 Over 40 nominees; UNC System raises in-state tuition; Charlotte FC offers $26 tickets; Petty Thieves sold

Charlotte could face fallout over I-77 vote

The state's Republican-controlled General Assembly has sweeping powers to impose its will on local governments

Lake Lure's comeback arrives just ahead of summer

Boats, swimmers and weddings return as Lake Lure looks to reclaim peak summer crowds

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Charlotte’s suburbs are no longer a homebuyer bargain

Prices in once-affordable counties surrounding Mecklenburg are rising fast

How to score free treats on your birthday

From coffee to custard, you can turn your birthday into a citywide tour of free food and perks in Charlotte