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Class is in session: 10+ school districts in Charlotte
From Concord to Ballantyne, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in and around Charlotte.
August 19, 2025 11:11 AM
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Maria Adnado
An artist's rendering showing the upcoming Big Leaf Café.
Travel and Outdoors
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden grows into Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is getting a name change ahaead of an upcoming expansion.
April 17, 2025
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Volunteer
How to celebrate Earth Day in Charlotte
In honor of Earth Day, Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where people can learn more about our local environment and help protect it.
April 11, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Travel and Outdoors
How birds are doing in Mecklenburg County
Some bird species are thriving in the Charlotte area while others are becoming harder to find in an ever-growing metro.
March 19, 2025
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Events
Journey back in time during The Schiele Museum’s Fossil Fair
Museum visitors can discover fossils and learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the Carolinas.
February 7, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Parks and Recreation
Discovery Place announces name for new nature museum
The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.
January 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A line of volunteer workers pack crates of food in a warehouse.
Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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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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Dr. Jane Goodall peers out into the forest while wearing a pair of binoculars.
Events
Discovery Place Science to open exhibition honoring Dr. Jane Goodall
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” takes guests through a journey Dr. Goodall’s life and legacy while working in Africa.
November 11, 2024
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A Eurasian owl stares intently at the camera from inside its enclosure.
Travel and Outdoors
Carolina Raptor Center seeks to protect birds of prey
The educational center serves as a rehabilitation hub for native raptors and local beacon for conservation.
November 1, 2024
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