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🚨 Historic nomination: Susan C. Rodriguez is set to become the first woman federal district court judge in North Carolina’s Western District.

A former McGuireWoods partner and current magistrate judge, Rodriguez was nominated last month and t

✨ Review: Wicked still dazzles with spectacle and heart — but in 2025, its themes of fear, power and “otherness” feel more urgent than ever.

At Belk Theater, Jessie Davidson (Elphaba) and Zoe Jensen (Galinda) shine in a production

⚽ Charlotte FC’s new left back Harry Toffolo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, but he’s making the most of it — settling his family, connecting with fans and diving into community work.

He hopes to return in time for the playof

☕ A coffee war is brewing around Charlotte. From Clutch and Canal to Scooter’s and Dutch Bros, drive-thru chains are racing to stake their spot — fueled by growth, cheap land and caffeine demand.

📸 Clutch Coffee Bar in Indian Trail (Led

🚍 If Mecklenburg voters approve a 1-cent sales tax hike this November, 20% of the money — about $65M a year — would go to buses and microtransit.

The “Better Bus” plan would mean more frequent routes, new shelters, cleaner s

🚨 Historic nomination: Susan C. Rodriguez is set to become the first woman federal district court judge in North Carolina’s Western District.

A former McGuireWoods partner and current magistrate judge, Rodriguez was nominated last month and t

✨ Review: Wicked still dazzles with spectacle and heart — but in 2025, its themes of fear, power and “otherness” feel more urgent than ever.

At Belk Theater, Jessie Davidson (Elphaba) and Zoe Jensen (Galinda) shine in a production

⚽ Charlotte FC’s new left back Harry Toffolo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, but he’s making the most of it — settling his family, connecting with fans and diving into community work.

He hopes to return in time for the playof

☕ A coffee war is brewing around Charlotte. From Clutch and Canal to Scooter’s and Dutch Bros, drive-thru chains are racing to stake their spot — fueled by growth, cheap land and caffeine demand.

📸 Clutch Coffee Bar in Indian Trail (Led

🌄 One year after Hurricane Helene, Swannanoa is rebuilding — with resilience, new businesses and neighbors coming together.

🔗 Read more at the link in bio.

#Swannanoa #WesternNC #HurricaneHelene #CommunityResilience #NorthCarolina #CLTnews

🩺 For Drs. Carlos Jorge and Nathalie Simmons Jorge, healthcare is about more than medicine — it’s about science, integrity and human connection.

On this week’s Charlotte Ledger Podcast, the Jorges talk with editor Tony Mecia about

🚍 If Mecklenburg voters approve a 1-cent sales tax hike this November, 20% of the money — about $65M a year — would go to buses and microtransit.

The “Better Bus” plan would mean more frequent routes, new shelters, cleaner s

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