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Residents fighting a proposed asphalt plant in Clemmons discovered that one of their allies had a hidden agenda. Investigative reporter Lisa Sorg explains how the deception came to light.
The Charlotte Ledger
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Screenshot from site plan included in Town of Huntersville documents.A fight is brewing over a development proposal in Huntersville. It calls for a car wash and gas station on Statesville Road near Sam Furr Road, or state Highway 73. It’s the latest project from a north Mecklenburg developer whose past proposals have also aggravated nearby residents. -
Erin Keever/WFAEThe Charlotte region’s housing market cooled in August after a relatively steady summer, as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty continued to influence buyers and sellers.
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The five-year sunset of price caps draws criticism. Atrium deal for WakeMed still needs approval from the North Carolina Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. -
Huntington National Bank is adding its name to Charlotte’s skyline.The bank plans to install signage at the top of the One South tower in uptown Charlotte, joining Wells Fargo and Truist among banks with prominent branding on the city’s skyscrapers.The Huntington sign will face South Tryon Street and include programmable lighting that can change colors for community events and observances.Installation is expected in the coming weeks. -
A 99-year-old building in uptown Charlotte is set to be demolished. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission designated it a historic landmark in 2004. So why is it coming down? -
A Mecklenburg County judge has approved a settlement between former Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and a boy who accused Ball of driving over his foot. -
On a 5-2 vote, the board approved changes to WakeMed's articles of incorporation and a transfer agreement. The Federal Trade Commission will have to approve the deal before it becomes final. -
While most people don’t drive a diesel-powered car or operate heavy machinery, rising diesel prices have a ripple effect for everyday North Carolinians. -
For decades, drivers were required to keep a registration card they could show when pulled over by a police officer. The stickers showed the month and year when that registration would expire. -
Wells Fargo and Bank of America announced Wednesday that they are raising their prime lending rates to 7%, effective Thursday. -
Now for an update to a story we brought you this summer that’s causing a stir in Ballantyne. Moments of Hope Church, led by longtime Charlotte pastor David Chadwick, plans to buy the popular Morrison YMCA for almost $43 million and move in next year. Residents and Y members are livid over the behind-closed-doors deal and loss of a community space. For the latest on the planned sale, Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
Charlotte will host the Women’s Tennis Association Finals for three years beginning in 2027, Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday.
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