The Power Meter

Maeneen Klein
With a watering ban in place and lawns at stake, Charlotteans are watching Charlotte-Mecklenburg water conservation manager’s every move.

Ken Lewis
BofA's CEO's mug runs on the cover of Forbes with the line, "He wants your wallet." The next week, BofA jacks ATM fees for noncustomers to $3. (Wachovia also raised fees to $3.) Is that a maniacal laugh we hear in the background?

Jerry Richardson and Hugh McColl
Powerhouse duo bought Bojangles; is there a "chicken bone section," like at NASCAR races, in Bank of America Stadium's future?