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As data centers spread across the Charlotte region, so does the backlash. Developers are snapping up land for massive facilities that power AI and the digital world — while residents push back over energy, water and environmental concerns.

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Doug Lebda, the visionary founder of LendingTree, helped put Charlotte’s tech scene on the map — turning a frustrating mortgage experience into one of the city’s most enduring companies. Lebda died Sunday at 55 in an ATV accident in

Channing Tatum’s new film Roofman blurs the line between truth and tall tale — and longtime critic Lawrence Toppman says it mostly sticks the landing. 🎬

Partly filmed in Charlotte, the movie revisits the wild true story of Jeffrey Manch

Meet Ashley Fahey, The Charlotte Ledger’s newest addition. 👋

In her note to readers, she shares what brought her back to local journalism — and why this city still inspires her.

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Charlotte journalist W.J. Cash challenged the South to see itself clearly. His 1941 book "The Mind of the South" exposed the region’s myths and contradictions — a message that still resonates today.

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Fewer wealthy Americans are giving to charity — but those who do are giving more 💸

A new Bank of America study shows total donations from affluent households have jumped 30% since 2015, even as the share of donors has dropped from 91% to 81%.

🏙️ Atrium Health promised affordable housing as part of The Pearl project — a commitment that helped secure $75 million in public tax incentives.

Four years later, that promise remains unfulfilled. Former residents of Brooklyn — the thr

📚 Charlotte’s new Main Library is officially under construction. The 115,000-square-foot space at 6th & North Tryon will be a modern hub for learning, creativity and connection — with event spaces, a café, outdoor terraces and

As data centers spread across the Charlotte region, so does the backlash. Developers are snapping up land for massive facilities that power AI and the digital world — while residents push back over energy, water and environmental concerns.

📸

Doug Lebda, the visionary founder of LendingTree, helped put Charlotte’s tech scene on the map — turning a frustrating mortgage experience into one of the city’s most enduring companies. Lebda died Sunday at 55 in an ATV accident in

Channing Tatum’s new film Roofman blurs the line between truth and tall tale — and longtime critic Lawrence Toppman says it mostly sticks the landing. 🎬

Partly filmed in Charlotte, the movie revisits the wild true story of Jeffrey Manch

Meet Ashley Fahey, The Charlotte Ledger’s newest addition. 👋

In her note to readers, she shares what brought her back to local journalism — and why this city still inspires her.

🔗 Read the full letter at the link in bio

#CharlotteLed

Charlotte journalist W.J. Cash challenged the South to see itself clearly. His 1941 book "The Mind of the South" exposed the region’s myths and contradictions — a message that still resonates today.

🔗 Read the full story about

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Fewer wealthy Americans are giving to charity — but those who do are giving more 💸

A new Bank of America study shows total donations from affluent households have jumped 30% since 2015, even as the share of donors has dropped from 91% to 81%.

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