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🏆 Nominations now open for 40 Over 40 Awards!

19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
📰 News Awards Healthcare Community Business
  1. Nominations are open for The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, recognizing community difference-makers in their 40s and beyond.
  2. Life advice from previous 40 Over 40 Award winners includes trusting instincts, keeping setbacks in perspective, and living each day with meaning.
  3. Charlotte leaders are urging Atrium Health to consider working with a charity to abolish medical debt, a cause with community impact.
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Charlotte pickleball experts discuss its greater meaning

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
  1. Charlotte pickleball experts discussed how the sport allows people to meet in a social environment, similar to old-school ways.
  2. Pickleball is becoming popular in Charlotte, with 750 people signed up to play despite the weather.
  3. Pickleball is not just about competition, but also about social connections and networks.

CATS told to remove 1/2 of light rail cars from service

0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
  1. CATS has been ordered to remove half of its light rail cars due to a wheel issue.
  2. No immediate impact on service schedules, but future adjustments may be needed.
  3. CATS has faced previous challenges with bus reliability and a derailment in May 2022.

Ways of Life: A choir sings on

0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
  1. A choir featured in the Ways of Life newsletter
  2. The newsletter also remembers a swim coach, police officer, security officer, and academic officer
  3. Subscription required to access full post content on Charlotte Ledger

Join The Ledger for a social district preview

0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
  1. Join The Ledger for a social district preview event on Feb 27
  2. Learn about Plaza Midwood's experience and its impact on businesses and the public
  3. Enjoy a couple of drinks and networking at the event

Masonic lodge in Cotswold sold to homebuilder

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Excelsior Lodge #261 in Cotswold was sold for $5.35 million.
  2. The Masonic lodge site is a 5.3-acre property off Craig Avenue.
  3. The lodge, co-founded over 150 years ago, was sold to a homebuilder.

New construction taps the brakes

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💼 Business Real Estate Economy
  1. 2023 was a slow year for new commercial construction in Charlotte.
  2. New apartments, industrial buildings, and retail shops all saw a slowdown in construction.
  3. Office construction in Charlotte remained nearly nonexistent, except for a few developments.

Arboretum Publix looks like a go

0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
  1. Building permits were issued for a Publix grocery store near the Arboretum in Charlotte
  2. The long-awaited Publix store seems to be finally moving forward
  3. Speculations about the store's plans were dismissed, and it appears the store is indeed coming soon

6 hot rezonings 🔥 to watch in 2024

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
  1. 2024 will see heated debates in Charlotte over development plans for over 3,900 homes on 6 key sites.
  2. One major rezoning project in Piper Glen proposes 640 homes, facing opposition from neighbors concerned about traffic and environmental impact.
  3. Balancing the city's housing needs with residents' concerns over traffic, school crowding, and open space will be a challenge in upcoming Charlotte developments.

Big uptown property owners win revaluation cases

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
  1. Big uptown property owners successfully appealed property revaluations.
  2. Bank of America lowered assessed values on multiple properties.
  3. Bank of America Corporate Center and parking deck had tax values reduced.

Here come the triplexes

0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
  1. One builder is planning 8 triplex projects in south Charlotte, causing concern among neighbors
  2. New triplexes are being built in single-family neighborhoods under a new Charlotte ordinance to increase housing options
  3. Residents in the area are worried about the impact of triplexes on the neighborhood's character and affordability

Office vacancies in Charlotte vary by location

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Office vacancies in Charlotte have surged to 23% in the last couple of years.
  2. Uptown has a lower vacancy rate (21%) compared to the city average (23%).
  3. Vacancy rates vary by location in Charlotte, with areas like Ballantyne and near the airport experiencing higher rates.

County commissioner calls for community meeting on flooding

0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
  1. County commissioner is organizing a community meeting to address flooding concerns in Charlotte
  2. Residents in south Charlotte are worried about proposed developments worsening flooding in their neighborhoods
  3. The meeting aims to educate the public on stormwater systems and techniques to mitigate flooding

Charlotte's 'doctor of bras' is in

0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
  1. The 'doctor of bras,' Peaches, at Nordstrom's SouthPark Mall, can guess a woman's bra size in seconds.
  2. Peaches has developed a cult-like following for her unique fitting skills and celebrity clientele.
  3. Apart from her fitting talents, Peaches is a performer with a background in music and dreams of fitting professional women in the public eye.

Chinese Chamber changes name to be more inclusive

0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
  1. Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce rebrands as Carolinas AAPI Business Alliance for inclusivity among Asian-owned businesses in North and South Carolina
  2. The alliance aims to connect and support Asian-owned businesses across various industries in both states
  3. The rebranding signifies a broader focus beyond Chinese-owned businesses and emphasizes unity among all Asian-owned businesses

3 county commissioners check out Atrium's board meeting

0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
  1. Three county commissioners attended Atrium's board meeting to push for public involvement and more influence.
  2. Critics highlight how Atrium Health operates more like a private corporation despite being a local government entity.
  3. The hospital enjoys unique benefits as a government unit, like eminent domain power and antitrust immunity.

Aldersgate emails show residents pushed for CEO's ouster

0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
  1. Aldersgate retirement community dismissed CEO Suzanne Pugh following financial troubles and scrutiny.
  2. Resident emails showed some pushed for the CEO's exit amid the organization's difficulties.
  3. Aldersgate boards are searching for an interim CEO while state regulators continue overseeing the organization's finances.

Exclusive preview of Plaza-Midwood social district

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Plaza-Midwood social district expected to start in March with a sneak peek event in early 2024
  2. Exclusive preview event by The Charlotte Ledger to showcase how the social district will operate
  3. Limited tickets available for the event, including a panel discussion, specialty cocktail, and networking social

Planning committee votes down proposed Wells Fargo signs

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. A planning committee voted against proposed Wells Fargo signs on a building in Charlotte.
  2. The signs were criticized for their size potentially starting a trend of large signs in the community.
  3. The decision is not final and will go before the Charlotte City Council.

Atrium Health and CMS are teaming up to fix shortage of health care workers

0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
  1. Atrium Health and CMS are working together to address the shortage of healthcare workers by creating an early college program at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences.
  2. The program, funded by a $26.3M grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, will provide specialized classes, hands-on training at Atrium facilities, and the opportunity to earn industry credentials for students interested in healthcare careers.
  3. Students in this program will receive training for positions like registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, radiologic technologists, and more.

Another renovation is underway at Charlotte’s airport

0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
  1. Charlotte's airport is undergoing another renovation project, this time focusing on upgrading Concourse E, the regional jet terminal.
  2. The renovation project for Concourse E has received approval for $46.1M contracts from the City Council and has already commenced.
  3. The renovation work is described as 'Concourse E Public Area Renovations' and is expected to bring significant improvements to the terminal.

Billboard bonanza on Independence

0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
  1. Two giant signs on Independence Blvd. got special city council approval and are key to saving an iconic 1960s building in east Charlotte.
  2. The V-shaped billboards are unique as they are attached to a two-story building with an outdoor patio directly under the signs.
  3. These might be the largest billboards in Charlotte, perched on a building, offering a new kind of marketing experience.

Primary Election 2024: Libertarian ballot

0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties Government Policies
  1. The post provides information about the races on the Libertarian ballot in Mecklenburg County for the 2024 primary election, including N.C. governor and a presidential primary.
  2. Two candidates on the Libertarian ballot for N.C. governor are Shannon Bray, advocating for various issues like affordable healthcare and ranked choice voting, and Mike Ross, focusing on transparent government and free-market education.
  3. The Charlotte Ledger presents election information for free, with no ads, supported by Charlotte Ledger members, and offers options for free or paid memberships to access local newsletters.