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'The Flick' goes off-stage and out of earshot
Review: Theatre Charlotte’s staging of Pulitzer-winning ‘The Flick’ undermines its quiet power with poor sightlines, muddled sound and a runtime that…
Charlotte's best live music venues
Plus: Top news of the week— GOP grills sheriff at hearing; Former council member pleads guilty; Early voting begins; Moynihan pay rises to $41M…
FULL LIST: Charlotte's live music venues
A detailed list of places across Charlotte to get your live music fix — from small venues like Comet Grill to well-known arenas, like Bank of America…
Why economics matters in Charlotte
Listen now | Charlotte Economics Club President Michael Blanco talks about making economics accessible, relevant and central to the city’s growing…
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Reporters’ Roundtable - Discussing the local news of the week
Tony Mecia, Ashley Fahey and Lindsey Banks discuss Charlotte-area news for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
 • Tony Mecia, Ashley Fahey, and Lindsey Banks
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The dream his father couldn't recognize
Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has stayed grounded during his coaching rise after watching "the life go" from his father's eyes while battling dementia
 • Carroll Walton
✝ Catholic conversions on the rise
Plus: Closer look at West End mixed-use project; Searching for Charlotte's soul; Attack fliers put MAGA ballcap on Democratic incumbent; Camp North End…
Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?
$3.2 billion project aims to reduce congestion, but concerns mount over effect on neighborhoods
 • Steve Harrison
Updates on how we’re covering growth, elections — and soccer
Resources to help you understand Charlotte better
 • Tony Mecia and Ashley Fahey
Can a West End project be a model for Charlotte?
Plus: Retail developer’s plans for The River District; Historic landmarks commissioner sounds off on Manor Theatre deal; What’s on deck for Cousins in…
 • Ashley Fahey
Newsletter 2/11: An imminent ascent for Charlotte soccer
Plus: Sycamore proposes new beer labels; Early voting begins this week; Election Hub returns; Candidates spar over 'Cop City'; Toppman reviews 'Primary…
Sycamore Brewing is planning new beer-can designs with a retro vibe
'Club West Brewing IPA' and 'Club West Brewing Citrus Wheat'
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