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Digesting Zaha's departure

Plus: U.S. World Cup team comes to Charlotte Sunday with Ream, without Agyemang

May 29, 2026

Newsletter 5/29: Ambulance worker pay gap

Plus: Pro-socialist and real estate groups exchange barbs; A tough conversion project in uptown; Another hotel for South End; New fire station to boost CLT emergency response; Have a drink on us; Charlotte drops to 'severe' drought status; Mayor won't step down until successor is picked

May 29, 2026

A sweet escape from a deep hole 🍩

Plus: Top news of the week — City eyes data center moratorium; Mayor Lyles may wait to step down; Charlotte could face fallout over I-77 vote; U.S. World Cup team coming Sunday

May 30, 2026

Ambulance worker pay gap

The starting pay for a Medic EMT is $21 an hour

May 29, 2026

REBIC, socialists clash over data centers

Fierce debate over Charlotte's proposed pause on data centers

May 29, 2026

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Plus: Is public-private partnership necessary for conversion success?; Another hotel for South End; Northlake Mall retail tenant switchup?; Capital Group signs big lease in uptown; Food hall coming soon to Savona Mill

May 27, 2026

Charlotte could face fallout over I-77 vote

Plus: Tense public hearing on data center moratorium; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library restarts CEO search; Rental housing for teachers; How to apply to be Charlotte's next mayor; Prolific Charlotte restaurateur on the podcast; Airport extends lease amid negotiations; Competing bid for WakeMed

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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

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City moves closer to a data center moratorium

After a required public hearing this week, Charlotte City Council is expected to vote on a 150-day moratorium on new data centers at its June 8 meeting

May 27, 2026

City moves closer to a data center moratorium

Mitchell emerges as top contender for mayor

Vi Lyles, who is stepping down June 30, will be replaced by a new mayor chosen by the Charlotte City Council

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Inside Sycamore: One employee shares his story

Staff at Sycamore Brewing have been caught in the middle of the high-profile arrest last month of one of its owners — and the fallout that's followed

Ways of Life: At Smokey Joe’s, Hooter found his place

Also remembered: A Spanish and American history teacher with CMS; the owner of Dreamscape Landscaping; a businesswoman active in fashion and society in Charlotte

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

This critic can’t stand ridiculous ovation

Plus: The news of the week — Charlotte's ties to fatal plane crash; No city property tax hike this year; East Charlotte gears up for change; Lawmakers consider cell phone ban in schools

The (not-so) secret life of Myers Park dogs

Plus: New report on effects of rising housing costs; Contract to be awarded for South End-uptown pedestrian bridge; Charlotte FC broadcaster to depart; Deadly Pineville police shooting

Charlotte's best live music venues

Plus: Top news of the week— GOP grills sheriff at hearing; Former council member pleads guilty; Early voting begins; Moynihan pay rises to $41M; Catholic conversions on rise