Now available to order, just in time for the holidays: The Charlotte Ledger Crossword Puzzle Collection, with 35 original crossword puzzles that have Charlotte clues and themes.

Is it the perfect stocking stuffer for the puzzle-lover in your life?
Is it the first-ever printed collection of crosswords with Charlotte clues and themes?

We think the correct answer is “probably yes!” to both of those questions.

Order Charlotte Ledger Crossword Book

The crosswords are made by Chris King of Columbia, S.C., a puzzle book author who has been supplying The Ledger’s weekly puzzles. This is a printed collection of those 30 Charlotte-themed crosswords — plus 5 new ones!

Puzzle themes include Carowinds, the Curry family, the Meck Dec, 24 Hours of Booty, Mecklenburg County’s towns, Charlotte FC, N.C. “American Idol” contestants, UNC basketball greats, The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Awards, Duke coaching legends and more! Many of the clues in each puzzle feature Charlotte restaurants, landmarks and people.

It’s $12.99 + tax. Order before December 7, 2022, to ensure delivery before Christmas. (All orders will be shipped December 8.) Questions? support@cltledger.com.

Order Charlotte Ledger Crossword Book

The Charlotte Ledger Crossword Puzzle Collection is available from The Charlotte Ledger, a locally owned small business that provides original and reliable information for Charlotte. Money you spend with The Ledger stays in our community and is not siphoned off by large media conglomerates or hedge funds.

The Ledger is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau of the Southern Piedmont and Western NC with an A+ rating:

Looking for ideas for this weekend? Local lists of places to shop and things to do

SHOPPING: For Black Friday, several publications came out with local shopping guides this week that you might want to check out, including:

“Making your store shopping list? Here’s what’s new for the holidays in Charlotte” (Charlotte Observer)
“Shop local with the best Small Business Saturday events and discounts in the Charlotte area” (Charlotte Observer)
“Holiday Gift Guide to Shopping Local in Charlotte 2022” (Queen City Nerve)
“Charlotte Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide: 2022” (Charlotte magazine)

THINGS TO DO: The weather might be rainy, but there are several good local guides with suggestions for activities this weekend should you want to leave the house:

“40 things to do in Charlotte this Thanksgiving weekend” (Axios Charlotte)
“Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte, Nov. 25-Dec. 1” (Charlotte Observer)
“Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend” (Charlotte on the Cheap)

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