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Education
UNC Charlotte launches school of construction
The Albert School of Construction will begin classes this fall within the William States Lee College of Engineering.
April 07, 2026 01:52 PM
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Maria Adnado
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City
Class is in session: 10+ school districts in Charlotte
From Concord to Ballantyne, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in and around Charlotte.
August 19, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Move-in begins this week for Charlotte-area colleges
The Queen City’s many colleges are about to welcome their students back to campus, and college move-in week means extra people, traffic, and new faces around town.
August 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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📈 Six figures (or more) in two years or less
For local professionals, Wake Forest’s MBA isn’t just a degree — it’s a career launchpad.
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Triple your salary in under two years
Wake Forest University’s local MBA program helps working professionals transform their career trajectory as quickly as 20 months.
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Wake Forest University launches Charlotte’s first four-year med school
The historic expansion is part of Wake Forest University’s new academic campus, designed to encourage collaboration across disciplines.
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Development
The Pearl dazzles as Charlotte’s new innovation district
Atrium Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, businesses, and restaurants are set to transform Midtown into a hub for medical innovation.
June 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Unlock your potential with USC’s Continuing Education programs
Advance your career, snag that pay raise, or even switch paths with the University of South Carolina’s professional education courses.
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$50,000 vs. $150,000 in Charlotte
Wake Forest University’s local MBA program helps working professionals upgrade their careers — and their lives — in as little as 20 months.
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Wellness
Construction begins on new adolescent and pediatric behavioral health hospital
The Katie Blessing Center will be the first-of-its-kind behavioral health facility + is expected to become the largest pediatric behavioral health facility in North Carolina.
April 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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History
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Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
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