We dropped a new single today that's sure to become the ballad of Charlotte in the morning: "Charlotte at 8 a.m.," with the help of Charlotte's Backspinz Music Academy. youtu.be/LyeuJqoaquc

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Upbeat crowd at Selwyn Pub as ⁦Tariq Scott Bokhari⁩ makes the rounds shortly after arriving. ⁦The Charlotte Ledger⁩

⁦Tariq Scott Bokhari⁩ tells the media a win is “definitely doable” though tight, saying he thinks it could come down to “20 or 30 votes.” His drink of choice tonight is blue Gatorade.

Selfie time for ⁦Tariq Scott Bokhari⁩ and ⁦Tim Moore⁩ as ⁦Tariq Scott Bokhari⁩ pulls ahead by 200+ votes

Lots of excitement in Selwyn Pub as ⁦Tariq Scott Bokhari⁩ celebrates his win. “Praise the Lord,” says a woman in the crowd. ⁦The Charlotte Ledger⁩

Listen up, kids: A career in journalism could one day land YOU a reporting gig at a fast-food drive-thru. (Actually, I enjoyed writing this story about AI, with an assist from Lindsey Banks)

Congratulations to The Charlotte Ledger for being highlighted by The New York Times as part of the “rebirth of local journalism” 👏. Well done Tony Mecia Cristina Bolling and team!!

An executive boost to the CMS workforce, by The Charlotte Ledger. The district is ramping up its partnerships with local executives and businesses: open.substack.com/pub/charlottel…

Good days are here again!

Great turnout of folks coming out to hear about the partnership between The Charlotte Ledger and NC Health News, which brings important healthcare reporting to Charlotte.

.The Charlotte Ledger's Cristina Bolling continues outstanding reporting on the financial turmoil at Aldersgate retirement community. This is important stuff and the Ledger made a smart public records request to get past silence from leaders. charlotteledger.substack.com/p/inside-alder…

Tomorrow on Charlotte Talks, a closer look at continuing care retirement communities. Plus an update on Aldersgate. The Charlotte Ledger's Cristina Bolling joins us to discuss her reporting on the CCRC that has faced recent financial troubles. wfae.org/show/charlotte…

Big turnout tonight at the candidates’ reception put on by the CharlotteAreaChamber, CLT Public Relations and The Charlotte Ledger! Great chance for people to meet candidates who are running - early voting starts Thursday!

I'm so excited that TODAY is my day to share my support for Dress for Success! I'm honored to be participating in the Your Hour Her Power campaign, and I invite you to join me in donating one hour of our salaries. Text yhhp to 91999 or to go charlotte.dressforsuccess.org

Thank you to Emily Jensen Wheeler of Dress for Success for joining me on the The Charlotte Ledger podcast!

It’s been a blast being on billboards today to raise awareness for Dress for Success’s Your Hour Her Power campaign. Donating 1 hour of your pay will help women achieve the support they need to become economically independent. Go to fundraise.givesmart.com/f/4lcu/n?vid=1…. Thank you!

NEW: Cookware retailer Sur La Table to close at SouthPark Mall after 21 years. Everything 20% off. Chain filed for bankruptcy in 2020. Article by Cristina Bolling : charlotteledger.substack.com/p/sur-la-table…