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11/15/2024

In just a few days, a near-secret garden in Charlotte will light up with autumn glory. MapleWalk Garden, a private, 2.25-acre paradise in a south Charlotte neighborhood off Carmel Road, was created by Lib Jones and Tom Nunnenkamp, and is home to 97 varieties of Japanese maples, which are about to transform into stunning color.

Jones and Nunnenkamp welcome visitors to walk the garden. MapleWalk became better-known during the Covid lockdown and now gets visitors from all over the world. Admission is free, and the gardens are open year-round during daylight.

The garden, which has taken more than 25 years to craft, is a place of artistry, a living painting made of plants and trees. Visitors enter via the sunny Upper Garden, which is fringed by towering Japanese cedars. Smooth grass paths wind amid beds of perennials, shrubs and smaller trees. A path passes beneath a graceful stone arch, taking visitors into the shade.

📷 Photo courtesy by Amber Veverka

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/discover-southparks-hidden-oasis

11/14/2024

🎙 On the podcast: Checking in on the N.C. mountains

Our own Lindsey Banks is uniquely qualified to talk about and report on the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Helene because she is a native of the Buncombe County town of Swannanoa. She grew up east of Asheville in the town near Black Mountain, where many of her friends and family still live. Some of them have come to her apartment in Charlotte to do laundry and to take showers.

What started out as her quest to find out what was happening with loved ones became the basis for the Ledger’s Mountain Updates: a series of newsletters dedicated to keeping readers up to date on Helene’s aftermath and the rebuild. Even as national and statewide media shift focus elsewhere, the Ledger plans to continue the pop-up newsletter until it’s no longer necessary.

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ledger editor Tony Mecia sits down with Banks to talk about seeing her hometown destroyed by the hurricane, the long-term outlook for the region and how she puts together The Ledger’s Mountain Updates newsletter.

You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/hurricane-helene-mountain-updates

11/13/2024

As workers installed a section of new roof on St. Matthew Catholic Church’s New Life Center building, they came across a beehive nestled between the interior and exterior walls. Not just any beehive — it was 5 feet by 7 feet, and held some 100,000 honeybees, possibly with two queens.

Thanks to the work of Jesse Holland, a local beekeeper and the owner of BizzyBee Honey, Hives & More, the bees were safely removed from the building’s walls and transferred into an apiary on the church grounds. Some 25 gallons of honey are expected this summer. It will be sold in the St. Matthew gift shop, with proceeds used to support ministries for feeding those in need.

📷 Photo courtesy of St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/i/151042127/st-matthew-catholic-church-is-buzzing-over-a-honey-of-a-discovery-within-its-walls-gallons-of-the-sweet-stuff-is-expected-this-summer-thanks-to-a-congregation-of-bees

11/12/2024

The Charlotte region is on track to lose about 19,400 acres of farmland by 2040. The Carolina Farms Fund aims to prevent that.

The goal is to protect 5,000 acres in the Charlotte region as working farms and to match farmers to those properties with a path toward ownership. The fund was started in November of 2023 by Tim Belk, the former chairman and CEO of Belk . Belk’s passion for farming comes from the organic farm he started with his wife, Sarah, in 2017, called Wild Hope Farm, in Chester.

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, staff writer Lindsey Banks talks to Belk, fund program manager Aaron Newton, and Cherie Jzar, who co-owns Deep Roots CPS Farm in northwest Charlotte, which was the first farm to partner with the Carolina Farms Fund.

They discuss the importance of saving local farmland, the origins of the fund as well as its progress, and more!

You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/preserving-local-farmland-with-tim

11/11/2024

Swim lessons aren’t just for humans anymore! AquaPups Charlotte has taken the plunge, offering swim lessons to dogs who’ve:

1) never been in the water and
2) for pups who know what they’re doing and need exercise.

(It’s also a great way for humans to ensure their dogs will take a long nap afterward.)

The motivation for canine swim lessons isn’t that different from human swim lessons, instructor Jude Dollar said. Sometimes, owners want their dogs to know how to swim when they go on boat trips or vacations at the beach. Other times, owners want their dogs to get in what Dollar calls the best kind of exercise for dogs’ health.

For one Frenchie Boston terrier mix named Merlin, it’s just plain fun.

“As soon as I turn the corner, he starts jumping,” said Joyce Hawkes, Merlin’s mom and chauffeur of their drive from Concord to AquaPups off Independence Blvd.

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/at-the-dog-pool-merlin-exercises

11/08/2024

Two weeks ago, The Ledger published an article about the maddening culture of corporate jargon, and readers immediately flooded our in-boxes with their own tales of woe.

From creative critiques and clever rephrasing to scathing indictments of “contrived, idiotic vernacular,” writer Page Leggett’s humorous take on buzzwords and bureaucracy certainly struck a chord.

Reader Brandon Uttley might have said it best: “Skip level meeting request: Page, we need to talk, so you will consider the optics of these anti-corporate jargon articles you write.”

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/readers-circle-back-on-corporate

11/07/2024

At 64, Paul Schadt has reached a turning point.

For 36 years, he has been playing country music on morning radio in Charlotte, starting at 5 a.m. When he announced on the air on Oct. 16 that he was going to retire in February, co-host Sarah Lee teared up. He teared up. Callers to their show on 96.9 The Kat (WKKT) were teary as well.

That morning, Geof Knight, his producer for 28 years, decided he would retire, too. Later, Schadt said, singer Eric Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, “told me he can remember listening to me when he was 6 or 7 years old” — a reminder that the clock has been ticking for quite a long time.

“I’ve done this my entire adult life,” Schadt told The Ledger in an interview.

Read on for more about the timing of his decision and details of some of his favorite moments, which included meeting Johnny Cash, interviewing Taylor Swift and befriending Dale Earnhardt.

📷 Photo courtesy of Paul Schadt.

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/paul-schadt-is-hanging-up-the-headphones-3b4

11/06/2024

Parents, here’s something to be on the lookout for if your kids start coughing: Walking pneumonia infections among children are on the rise in the Charlotte area and nationally, experts from Atrium Health and Novant Health say.

The respiratory tract infection, often caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae, can include symptoms such as fatigue, cough, sore throat and fever.
It spreads easily, experts say, because it travels by airborne respiratory droplets from an infected person who’s coughing, sneezing, talking or singing.

Doctors advise parents to take their kids to their pediatrician or urgent care if they have a cough or fever that lasts longer than two or three days. Doctors make the diagnosis by listening to the lungs or through an X-ray.

📷 Photo courtesy of Carroll Walton.

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/i/151029667/walking-pneumonia-cases-are-on-the-rise-among-kids-in-the-charlotte-area-but-most-cases-are-treatable-without-hospitalization-healthcare-systems-say

11/05/2024

As North Carolina prepares to roll out a program aimed at easing the burden of medical debt, a new survey from four universities reveals that many N.C. families are feeling the strain of rising healthcare costs.

The survey of 601 adults from across the state shows that nearly two-thirds (61%) find it difficult to afford healthcare costs, with about 1 in 5 describing it as “very difficult.” Nearly one in three respondents (32%) said they have had to put healthcare costs on a credit card because they couldn’t afford to pay the bill outright.

David Lazer, a political science and computer sciences professor at Northeastern University who directed the survey, said the high level of financial insecurity revealed by the survey related to health care costs was “stunning.”

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/i/151029667/poll-out-of-nc-families-worry-about-unexpected-medical-bills

11/04/2024

Thousands of Charlotte drivers could be in line for a big payout, following a recent ruling by a federal judge that said the city’s release of motor vehicle accident reports violated the law.

Federal district court Judge Robert Conrad sided with a Charlotte woman involved in an accident in 2017 who said she received marketing letters from personal injury lawyers after her wreck. She alleged that the city improperly released her confidential information on accident reports.

The suit says there were approximately 6,000 people involved in Charlotte vehicle accidents between 2014 and 2018 whose records were released and meet the eligibility criteria for a $2,500 payout per occurrence. That could mean an eventual judgment against the city of $15M or more.

📷 AI-generated photo illustration/Grok

Read the full article here: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/judges-ruling-could-lead-to-payday

11/02/2024

Today is the last day of EARLY voting. Your next and final chance to vote in this election will be on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

The Charlotte Ledger’s Election Hub is a comprehensive, non-partisan resource for the 2024 general election. It has photos, short summaries and survey responses from candidates on the ballots of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and Union Counties. Visit the Hub by going to NCElectionHub.com.

And big thanks to summer interns Morgan Boonshaft .boonshaft, Zach Kahn , Meha Khanna .khannaa and Anish Vedantham for creating these social media posts about the election.

11/01/2024

You don’t have to be a tree-hugger to appreciate just how important healthy trees are to our yards, neighborhoods, city and state. In the summer they give us shade; let’s face it, we need it about two-thirds of the year, if not more.

Healthy trees can also help lower our energy bills and raise our property values. In the Ledger’s latest edition of “Backyard & Beyond” writer Amber Veverka makes a compelling case for the importance of planting trees. She also provides expert advice on what trees you should plant and where.

📷Photo courtesy of MrMaple

Read the full article here: https: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/growing-trees-charlotte

10/31/2024

Charlotte arts critic Lawrence Toppman reviews the stage adaptation of the George Orwell classic, “1984.” In his insightful and thought-provoking way, Toppman takes note of everything from the set and the actors’ semi-British accents to how faithful the play is to the novel and why the limitations of telling this story on a stage shouldn’t matter. He manages to pepper the review with historical perspective while also ever-so-discreetly pointing out its relevancy in modern times.

📷Photo courtesy of Theatre Charlotte

Read the full review here: https: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/1984-now-at-theatre-charlotte-never

#1984

10/30/2024

Are you one of those people who tries to board a plane before your group is called?
Well, American Airlines is on to you.

Charlotte’s primary airline is testing new technology that alerts gate agents with a sound if a passenger scans a boarding pass before their boarding group is called.
The technology is “designed to ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding with ease and helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility into boarding pr ogress for our team,” the airline told The Associated Press.

📷Photo by Soumya Ranjan, pexels.com

Read the full article here: https: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/i/150724689/american-airlines-is-testing-tech-that-shames-passengers-who-try-to-board-too-early

10/29/2024

The Charlotte Ledger’s Election Hub is a comprehensive, non-partisan resource for the 2024 general election. It has photos, short summaries and survey responses from candidates on the ballots of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and Union Counties. Visit the Hub by going to NCElectionHub.com.

And big thanks to summer interns Morgan Boonshaft .boonshaft, Zach Kahn , Meha Khanna .khannaa and Anish Vedantham for creating these social media posts about the election.

10/29/2024

Parenting young children can be stressful, tiring and lonely. Three new local businesses recognize that and are offering luxury services to help: a $900/night postpartum retreat in SouthPark, a New Mom School franchise in Ballantyne and a private social club for families with young kids in Myers Park.

Read on for details about how these pricey new services are upping the baby game.

📷Photo courtesy of The Grove.

Read the full article here: https: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/these-upscale-services-are-pampering-30f

10/29/2024

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🎙 On the podcast: Preserving local farmland, with Tim Belk, Aaron Newton and Cherie Jzar

The Charlotte region is on track to lose about 19,400 acres of farmland by 2040. The Carolina Farms Fund aims to prevent that. The goal is to protect 5,000 acres in the Charlotte region as working farms and to match farmers to those properties with a path toward ownership. The fund was started in November of 2023 by Tim Belk, the former chairman and CEO of Belk . Belk’s passion for farming comes from the organic farm he started with his wife, Sarah, in 2017, called Wild Hope Farm, in Chester. On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, staff writer Lindsey Banks talks to Belk, fund program manager Aaron Newton, and Cherie Jzar, who co-owns Deep Roots CPS Farm in northwest Charlotte, which was the first farm to partner with the Carolina Farms Fund. They discuss the importance of saving local farmland, the origins of the fund as well as its progress, and more! You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/preserving-local-farmland-with-tim #cltfarming #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙On the podcast: Catering to change, with Melissa Sutherland of Best Impressions Caterers

In 2019, Melissa Sutherland left her role as a bank executive at Bank of America to join Best Impressions Caterers as chief operating and financial officer. She helped the company expand from a single location in Charlotte to three, including Raleigh and Charleston. She helped launch “Table & Twine” a home delivery service after the Covid pandemic hit. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Sutherland discusses the challenges of navigating a small business through the pandemic, balancing the operational vs. financial oversight in her role, what she learned about leadership from former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl and more. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by Trinity Episcopal School, marking 25 years of creating scholars, nurturing spirituality and embracing diversity in Charlotte's center city. Learn more about admissions for the 2025-26 school year and register for an open house at TESCharlotte.org. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/helping-parents-neurodivergent-children #leadership #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: Navigating neurodivergence as a parent, with Diane Reid Lyon

Parents of children with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, this is a podcast especially for you. Mental health counselor Diane Reid Lyon of Matthews has just written a book called “Caring for Yourself — Caring for Your Neurodivergent Child.” In it, she counsels the parents of the children she has counseled for years. That’s because she, herself, experienced the stress, heartache and burnout parents often face when raising children with these challenges. In this podcast, she discusses with Ledger managing editor Cristina Bolling how parents can find support and care for themselves while caring for a neurodivergent child. It might be the most important thing you listen to this week. It’s a great thing to share with loved ones as well. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/helping-parents-neurodivergent-children #cltparenting #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: Leadership lessons from Hugh McColl

Hugh McColl Jr., the former chairman and CEO of Bank of America, is a pillar not just of the Charlotte business community but the city itself. His work in consolidating the banking industry in the 1980s and 1990s transformed Charlotte into the financial hub it is today. He was also a part of the group of influential Charlotte leaders that pushed to improve the arts and revitalize uptown, among many other civic projects. In September, McColl, 89, was interviewed in front of an audience at Queens University of Charlotte at an event called “Legacy of Leadership: A Conversation with Hugh McColl.” The Charlotte Ledger received permission from Queens to share the audio of the event on The Charlotte Ledger Podcast. This is a unique opportunity to hear McColl talk about growing up in the small town of Bennettsville, S.C., learning leadership principles in the U.S. Marines, and executing those while building one of the country’s biggest banks. He was interviewed by Will Sparks, who is the Dennis Thompson chair and professor of leadership at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte. McColl spoke on the occasion of the launch of a newly designed MBA program from the McColl School of Business. Find out more at www.queens.edu/mba. 📷 Photo courtesy of Queens University of Charlotte. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/leadership-lessons-from-hugh-mccoll . . . #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #charlottenc #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙On the podcast: Nate Negrin of SouthernEEZ, landscaping is becoming more sophisticated

What was once seen as a basic maintenance service is now a complex industry that involves everything from sustainable practices to advanced turf management. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Nate Negrin — the owner and president of Southern EEZ Landscaping — talks about the changes in his industry, the challenges of growing a small business and more, with Ledger editor Tony Mecia. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by Trinity Episcopal School, marking 25 years of creating scholars, nurturing spirituality and embracing diversity in Charlotte's center city. Trinity offers a unique K-8 curriculum with a focus on critical thinking, curiosity about the world around us, and service to the community. Learn more about the admission process for the 2025-26 school year and register for an open house at TESCharlotte.org. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/landscaping-industry-growth #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙On the podcast: Keith Stanley, president and CEO of University City Partners

As the leader of a nonprofit which advocates for and plans improvements in University City, Stanley helps channel resources into various projects, from library renovations to local events like farmer’s markets and wine festivals. In this episode of the Ledger podcast, he talks about his vision for improving University City, what his organization is working on, and what’s next for the area. This episode is sponsored by HopeWay, a nonprofit mental health organization offering life-changing treatment and education. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/university-city-on-the-move-with. #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #universitycity #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: '100 Things to Do in Charlotte Before You Die,' author Brianna Crane

Whether it’s discovering the joy of burgers at "Rusty’s" or finding the best Thai restaurant in your neighborhood, author Brianna Crane takes us behind the scenes of curating a list of the best Charlotte has to offer in the latest in this “100 Things” national series. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Crane explains how she brought her own experiences from covering Charlotte for Axios Charlotte since 2016, as well as a fresh perspective, to the third edition of Charlotte’s "100 Things." She shares challenges she encountered and explains how she struck a balance between beloved staples and hidden gems even longtime residents might not know. This episode is sponsored by Hopeway, a nonprofit mental health organization offering life-changing treatment and education. On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, HopeWay is hosting an evening with Alexi Pappas, an acclaimed Olympian, bestselling author and filmmaker, who will share her story of mental resilience and the lessons she learned along the way. To purchase tickets, visit hopeway.org. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/100-things-to-do-in-charlotte-before . . . #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #100things #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: Leading through 'positive accountability,' with Paulette Ashlin

In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, leadership expert Paulette Ashlin delves into the art of effective leadership and positive accountability in the workplace. She shares tips from her latest book, “Five Actions of Positive Accountability” and discusses topics ranging from setting clear expectations and understanding individual’s motivations, to how to have hard conversations and way to bridge generational differences. This episode is sponsored by HopeWay, a nonprofit mental health organization offering life-changing treatment and education. On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, HopeWay is hosting an evening with Alexi Pappas, an acclaimed Olympian, bestselling author and filmmaker, who will share her story of mental resilience and the lessons she learned along the way. To purchase tickets, visit hopeway.org. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/leading-through-positive-accountability #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: All about Plaza Midwood, with Phil Gussman

Phil Gussman isn’t just a familiar face in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood; he’s a dynamic force of change. As the founder of Gussman Consulting, he’s made a significant impact on the nonprofit sector, but his influence extends far beyond. Whether he’s spearheading community initiatives, advocating for smart development or ensuring that Plaza Midwood remains a vibrant, connected neighborhood, Gussman’s fingerprints are all over the projects that make this area special. In this episode of the Ledger podcast, Gussman talks about everything from the establishment of Plaza Midwood’s social district, the potential for a pilot ride-share program, parking issues, and the evolving identity of the historic neighborhood. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/plaza-midwood-neighborhood-change #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #charlottenc #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: Reimagining Ballantyne, with John Barton of Northwood Office

Seven years ago, developer Northwood Office acquired Ballantyne Corporate Park, a 535-acre property, and set its sights on modernizing Charlotte’s Ballantyne area by adding residential, retail and community spaces. On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, John Barton, president of Northwood Office, shares insights into the project and his focus on expanding the company's footprint beyond Ballantyne and Charlotte. If you want more insights, check out our Podcast EXTRA extended cut for Ledger members only, featuring a discussion with John Barton on the state of commercial real estate and challenges in the office sector. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/reimagining-ballantyne-with-john #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: Empowering nonprofits through skilled volunteering

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ledger managing editor Cristina Bolling talks to the leaders of three Charlotte area nonprofits about skilled volunteering and how it's made a difference in their organizations. The guests are Angie Bush, CEO of Hospitality House; Pete Vacho, vice president of operations for Veterans Bridge Home; and Kim Lanphear, CEO of Apparo. Nonprofit leaders make their case for how hard it is to deliver essential community services while also covering their needs for growth and stability. They explain how skilled volunteers help close the gap, bringing expertise and professional experience in things like web design and information technology. Today’s episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is sponsored by Apparo, a Charlotte-based nonprofit that supports other nonprofits through technology and business process improvement. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/empowering-nonprofits-through-skilled #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #apparo #cltstories #charlottepodcast

🎙 On the podcast: An entrepreneur's worldly journey, with Michal Bay

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Steve Dunn speaks to restaurant owner Michael Bay about his journey from Mesopotamia to Mooresville. Bay is the owner of Merino Mill, the restored textile mill in downtown Mooresville which features two restaurants he owns - The Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden and Alino Pizzeria - as well as other shops, manufacturers and small corporate headquarters. Bay traces his journey back to a remote village in Mesopotamia through stops in England, Japan, South Africa, and Russia before settling in the U.S. He shares his philosophies for business success, setbacks he had to overcome and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode is sponsored by SouthPark Community Partners, an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead SouthPark's advancement by driving economic vitality, creating memorable experiences, and ensuring an extraordinary quality of life. You can listen to this episode of 'The Charlotte Ledger Podcast' by searching wherever you get your podcasts or right here 🎧: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/an-entrepreneurs-worldly-journey #cltbusiness #thecharlotteledger #ledgerpodcast #merinomill #cltstories #charlottepodcast

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The Charlotte Ledger is a digital publication offering original news and insights. Run by two former Charlotte Observer reporters, it is an e-newsletter that comes out four mornings a week. Founded in March 2019. Find out more: https://charlotteledger.substack.com/