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Business
Visit Charlotte’s 50+ newest and coming soon businesses
The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
August 18, 2025 01:33 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Business
South Charlotte leaders discuss city’s business future
Topics discussed included change in the city’s rapidly growing job market + importance of returning to the office.
December 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Grab food and stay a while at Optimist Hall
Charlotte’s first food hall offers a wide variety of tasty options + space for community that leaves guests coming back.
December 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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A theater on wheels is rolling into Charlotte
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Events
Walk through a holiday-themed botanical wonderland
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is hosting its “Holidays at the Garden” through Sunday, Dec. 29.
December 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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
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Maria Adnado
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hiking and nature walk guide for Charlotte
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Play
Dinner with a view: Charlotte’s guide to outdoor dining
Charlotte boasts an array of outdoor dining options. Savor your favorite dishes while enjoying great weather at the best patios and rooftops around town.
June 13, 2025
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Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth at one of many festivals and events across the Queen City.
June 12, 2025
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Culture
Your guide to summer reading in Charlotte
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
June 12, 2025
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Culture
Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
At just nine years old, Taylor Brice is taking the stage, playing a young Tina Turner, during the show’s return to Blumenthal Arts.
June 10, 2025
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Sports
Charlotte to debut Dick Vitale Invitational men’s college basketball event
The Duke Blue Devils will face the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dick Vitale.
June 9, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Work
Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
June 6, 2025
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Culture
Carolina Theatre to screen summer blockbuster series
The Carolina Theatre’s “Lost Years Summer Blockbuster Series” will feature the return of hit ‘80s films to the big screen.
June 5, 2025
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