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14,000 rides on Fury 325

Plus: Legislators remove hospital tax 'loophole' used by Atrium; Labor union spent big money on City Council elections; Low-key start for Charlotte mayor; Car registration stickers going away; Legion Brewing sued

Jul 13, 2026

Charlotte's new mayor keeps it low-key

Takes a cautious approach as he settles into office

Jul 13, 2026

Walking among dinosaurs in Charlotte

'Life Chronicles' runs through Aug. 30 at Blume Studios, 904 Post St.

Jul 13, 2026

Labor union outspent some Charlotte council candidates

SEIU poured $263,000 into 2025 council races as airport worker fight intensified

Jul 13, 2026

Maxi-mum change for Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC will resume its season July 22 with new French winger who brings similar dribbling skill, but different attitude from Zaha, plus 3 MLS All-Star from Charlotte FC

Jul 13, 2026

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14,000 laps on Fury 325

Why the 325-foot-tall roller coaster at Carowinds has had unique benefits for one frequent rider

Jul 12, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: A chat with Mayor Rob Harrington

Charlotte's new mayor discusses his vision for the city's growth, building trust at City Hall and keeping Charlotte inclusive as he reflects on his first days in office and the challenges ahead

Jul 10, 2026

🎧️ On the podcast: A chat with Mayor Rob Harrington

💎 Don't believe your eyes

Looking at things in a different way at the Museum of Illusions in uptown

Jul 10, 2026

Join us Monday for drinks and conversation

'Beers with the Editors' reader appreciation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Jul 9, 2026

Join us Monday for drinks and conversation

💎 Telling Charlotte's complete story

Walking through the Charlotte Museum of History in east Charlotte

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💎 More than a Miracle

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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

Nonstop from CLT: desert safaris, mosques, new friends

A cultural adventure in the United Arab Emirates

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