3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (352+ words) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill has been placed on temporary leave with pay, pending an investigation into "matters involving administrative and operational oversight," according to a press release from the school board on Wednesday evening. The announcement comes amid speculation…...

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (389+ words) YMCA leaders defend the unexpected sale while the church begins a major fundraising effort A version of the following article appeared in the June 19, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N. C. When…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (109+ words) Interview question suggests Charlotte city manager could leave in next 18 months A version of the following article appeared in the June 19, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N. C. It seems as though…...

11+ hour, 13+ min ago  (868+ words) Plus: Nearly 500 homes planned for Ballantyne; Toppman reviews 'Evita'; City council interviews mayoral candidates; Juneteenth celebrations; CMS stays mum on superintendent investigation; CRTPO declines to revisit I-77 vote Good morning! Today is Friday, June 19, 2026. You're reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (355+ words) The Tony-winning musical runs through June 28 in Duke Family Performance Hall on the Davidson College campus A glib politician with dyed hair takes power in a large country in the Americas, allegedly to represent the disenfranchised but actually bent on…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1804+ words) Playing catch-up after generations of growth You're reading Charlotte in Motion, a biweekly newsletter that examines how the Charlotte region is dealing with bumper-to-bumper traffic, rising housing costs, crowded schools and other challenges that come with the ultimate Charlotte story…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (335+ words) The five who could be Charlotte's next mayor (top row, L to R): Harold Cogdell Jr. , Carrie Cook, Robert Harrington. (bottom row, L to R): James "Smuggie" Mitchell Jr. , Caleb Theodros The Charlotte City Council has narrowed its search for a new…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (489+ words) County ranks among the state's leaders in access to cool air A version of the following article appeared in the June 15, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N. C. Hot enough for ya?...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (632+ words) Library says book supply issues have largely been resolved A version of the following article appeared in the June 15, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N. C. It's time for the latest installment…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1832+ words) Today's Charlotte Ledger is sponsored by PBS Charlotte. Wondering what politicians are thinking but not saying? Watch PBS Charlotte Fridays at 8 p. m. as former Governor Pat Mc Crory delivers no-spin answers. Stream anytime on demand at wtvi. org/unspun. Hot enough…...