Let’s take a moment now to check in on the status of one of Charlotte’s most well-known homegrown companies, whose founder and CEO died unexpectedly last fall. Doug Lebda was killed in an off-roading vehicle accident on his country property. He founded LendingTree, an online financial services company, in the 1990s. For more, Ashley Fahey of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
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The city of Salisbury is officially launching its microtransit pilot program Monday. The on-demand service — called Salisbury Connect — is designed to work like rideshare apps but costs the same as public transit.
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MAX PIXEL/The Charlotte LedgerThe city of Charlotte has pledged to end all traffic deaths by 2030. It’s an ambitious goal that’s part of the city’s Vision Zero plan, adopted in 2019. But so far, it seems the opposite is actually happening. Shannon Binns is the founder of the group Sustain Charlotte, and he joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry to talk about what his group is calling on the city to do.
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New year, new workforce trends. Let’s take a moment to look at the changes in AI, employer leverage, and more that could force Charlotte-area companies and employees to rethink how they operate in 2026. Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
The projects were among those highlighted Monday at the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Year Ahead event. -
Tropical Storm Helene devastated the ski industry in NC with direct damage and discouraging tourists. Snowfall this winter could fuel rebound. -
North Carolina could remain without a new budget until at least April. Lawmakers had scheduled their first session of 2026 this week but aren't planning to hold any votes. -
Opponents say a Stokes County data center proposal threatens land tied to Indigenous and enslaved peoples’ history. The rezoning request goes before county leaders tonight. -
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will soon add another lounge for travelers. The 14,000-square-foot Capital One Lounge will open in Concourse A. It will feature airfield views, locally inspired food and a workspace. The construction schedule and opening date will be announced at a later date. -
The city is launching a strategy that includes providing a variety of housing types, while maintaining its current affordable units. -
Last year was a boom year for Charlotte companies on the stock market. It was so good, in fact, that CNBC recently published an article naming the city “king of the stock market in 2025.” For more, Ashley Fahey of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
The town expects the wave to officially open this summer and is hoping for a boom in new tourist dollars. -
Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee received an update Monday on the city’s street vending pilot program, with staff recommending that vendors across Charlotte be required to obtain permits.
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