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Small Business
Shopping small in the Queen City
Charlotte is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024 12:14 PM
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Maria Adnado
Rows of crops are planted beneath a massive plastic tent.
Business
Preserving the future of Carolina farmers
The Conservation Fund’s Carolina Farms Fund announced First Farm Project to expand the presence of farming in the Charlotte region.
November 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Culture
CLTtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A table with turkey and gravy, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and wines.
Food
Start ordering that Thanksgiving meal
Whether you need a little help with side items, getting a turkey, or that sweet finale (hello, pie), this list outlines several local businesses accepting orders for your Thanksgiving.
November 6, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A woman smiling in a white coat leaning outside the Salt and Souls door.
Wellness
Charlotte’s first salt cave prepares to open
The new getaway in Plaza Midwood promises a relaxing environment in a unique salt-filled room.
November 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A sign for Price's Chicken Coop with a blue sky in the background.
Food
Charlotte restaurants you miss the most
CLTtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
November 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A vacant bar space at Harper's Restaurant.
Food
Come on, dish: Which Charlotte restaurants do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Queen City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
October 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Volunteer
Charlotte-based businesses offering help to those impacted by Helene
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Sponsored
🍻 Grab this new digital passport to explore the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail
The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has reimagined how visitors can experience their popular Beer, Wine and Shine Trail — and it includes easier access to exclusive discounts and rewards.
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A woman's hand holding an open box of pizza in front of a black food truck.
Food
King of Fire closer to opening first stand-alone pizza restaurant in Uptown
The family-owned, brick-oven pizza food truck is expanding its reach (and menu) into a full-sized restaurant at The Green.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A plate of chicken chaufa is place on a table at Calle Sol.
Live
Where to find lunch deals around $15 in Charlotte
Everybody loves lunch, but not always the prices. Not to worry, Charlotte offers plenty of wallet-friendly lunch deals from sandwiches to flavors from all over the globe.
September 11, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Large crowds of travelers funnel through Terminal B of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport braces for record Thanksgiving travel
More than one million travelers are expected to fly out of Charlotte from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Monday, Dec. 2 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A collage photo with Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews on guitar, and Benson Boone.
Events
Headliners announced for 2025 Lovin’ Life Music Festival
Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band, and Benson Boone will take the stage during the three-day festival taking over Uptown May 2-5, 2025.
November 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A row of two-story homes with in front yards.
Development
Housing affordability improving across Charlotte
The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate released the 2024 State of Housing in Charlotte amid a major development milestone being reached at Eastland Yards.
November 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A truck driving through a tunnel of lights with dangling lit snowflakes and three Christmas trees.
Events
Speedway Christmas races into Concord for the holiday season
The annual event at Charlotte Motor Speedway brings millions of lights and holiday cheer to people of all ages around the Charlotte area.
November 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial view of Truist Field in the early evening with people getting on an ice rink.
Events
Uptown to “get lit” for 5th annual Light the Knights Festival
The festive event will bring an outdoor ice rink, snow tubing hill, holiday light display, shopping, and more to Truist Field.
November 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people standing and smiling in front of a large silver art piece outside next to a green banner that reads "For the love of Charlotte."
Education
UNC Charlotte reaches midpoint of $500 million fundraising campaign
“For the Love of Charlotte” is the university’s largest campaign ever + will build a pipeline for young professionals into the Queen City.
November 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An artist rendering of a multifamily apartment complex with a vibrant community.
Development
The River District aims to balance city life and conserving nature
Real estate developer Crescent Communities teams with conservancies and wildlife groups to preserve the River District’s natural beauty.
November 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A woman takes a photo with her phone carrying a purse next to a luxury car.
Events
Kicks for Kids promises handbags, heels, and horsepower
The Charlotte Auto Show and the Isabella Santos Foundation are combining luxury fashion and high-performance vehicles for a worthy cause.
November 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An outdoor ice rink in the middle of a baseball field with red fireworks going up.
Sports
Tickets on sale for Uptown’s upcoming collegiate outdoor hockey games
Three of the four scheduled games will take place Nov. 21-23 when six university teams shred the ice at Truist Field.
November 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Charlotte Hornets players distribute food bags to guests across a table inside Spectrum Center.
Events
Hornets and Food Lion team up to feed local families for Thanksgiving
The 14th annual Cornucopia initiative aims to provide 1,000 Charlotte-area families with Thanksgiving meals.
November 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll