Internship Competition Turns Fierce
The traditional summer internship calendar is being upended in Charlotte, where major employers now open their recruitment windows months ahead of the usual January kickoff. Coca‑Cola Consolidated, the region’s largest bottler, reported more than 6,000 applications for a handful of 35 positions, illustrating a supply‑demand mismatch that mirrors national patterns. Early‑fall job postings force students to begin their search in October, compressing the academic year and intensifying competition across sectors from tech to consumer goods. Employers are now grappling with unprecedented applicant volumes and must rethink talent acquisition strategies.
We’re Looking for an Aspiring Local Journalist to Work with Us This Summer
The Charlotte Ledger is accepting applications for a summer 2026 reporting internship, with a deadline of April 3, 2026. The eight‑to‑10‑week role requires a 20‑hour weekly commitment, offers a $400 per week stipend, and blends remote work with on‑the‑ground reporting in Charlotte....
Bite-Sized Restaurants
Amelie’s French Bakery opened a 400‑square‑foot, no‑seating outlet in Plaza Midwood, a stark contrast to its typical 4,500‑square‑foot locations. The micro‑format targets pedestrian traffic and leverages delivery apps to meet demand for quick, convenient meals. COO Justy Martinez describes the...
I-77 Plans Would Cut Into Westside Parks, Greenways
The Charlotte County Commissioners learned that the proposed Interstate 77 express‑lane project would cut into public space at 11 west‑side parks and greenways, including Frazier and Wilmore. The plan adds toll lanes along an 11‑mile stretch from the South Carolina border...
The Suffragists Still Demand a Hearing
The musical “Suffs,” written and scored by Shaina Taub, dramatizes the multi‑decade fight for women’s voting rights and has earned two Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score. The all‑female production, now on a national tour, reached Charlotte’s Belk...
An Rx for Loneliness
Charlotte’s Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, partnered with Novant Health, launched the Charlotte Art on Prescription pilot, providing free year‑long access to museums, ballet, theater, and pottery classes for socially isolated residents. Participants are referred by Novant’s 68 behavioral‑health specialists...
Scammers Are Using New Crypto ATMs
Crypto ATMs are rapidly appearing in gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops across the United States, offering quick cash-to‑bitcoin conversions. Law enforcement reports a surge in scams where fraudsters convince victims to deposit cash into these kiosks, then disappear...
Understanding the I-77 Toll Debate
In this episode, Tony Messia talks with WFAE political reporter Steve Harrison about the contentious plan to add toll lanes to I‑77 between Uptown Charlotte and the South Carolina line. They explore the traffic woes that motivate the project, the...
A Rare Move
The Charlotte Ledger’s Real Estate Whispers newsletter highlighted several pivotal developments in the Queen City’s commercial real estate scene. A new steakhouse is set to challenge the long‑standing dominance of SouthPark’s Steak 48, while the Second Ward Medical High School project...