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Apartments fit for the cast of 'Seinfeld'
September 11, 2023
A Charlotte real estate developer looks to a ’90s sitcom when picking names – not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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Inside Aldersgate's Financial Woes
February 02, 2024
Emails reveal turmoil inside longtime east Charlotte retirement community.
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The rap star next door
October 26, 2020
Since DaBaby moved to Troutman nearly a year ago, some neighbors have complained about construction and noise at his estate, and police have become familiar with the musician.
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Charlotte FC player linked to sex assault report
May 02, 2023
Andre Shinyashiki hasn’t played since early April and has been held out because of a ‘private’ matter, the team has said.
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![Map of CMS School District with words "recommended high school boundaries"]()
CMS releases final proposed south Charlotte boundary maps
May 15, 2023
11th and 12th graders to be allowed to stay at their original schools; public can voice their opinions online until May 21 and at a public hearing May 23.
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Charlotte’s slumping office market sounds alarms
December 06, 2023
Vacancy rates rise as remote and hybrid work persists.
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Attracting a remote-work population that could live anywhere
December 08, 2023
Small towns could benefit from the shift to working online.
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Costco eyeing new location in Indian Land, S.C.
January 09, 2023
Hot dog! Costco makes plans for a new warehouse club in Indian Land; would be 4th in Charlotte region.
