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Nonprofits
How to help food banks and pantries in Charlotte
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or donate food, these six dedicated food banks provide meals and hope to families across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025 01:46 PM
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Nonprofits
Join a virtual baby shower to support orphaned wildlife
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a unique baby shower event to support the baby animals in its care.
April 16, 2025
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A tiny home under construction sits in a warehouse covered in "Lowes"-branded wrapping.
Volunteer
Local relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
Charlotte-based Lowe’s is leading ongoing donation and rebuilding projects six months after Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina.
April 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Volunteers dressed in yellow vests wade in the water of a creek with Canadian geese nearby.
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
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
Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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Charlotte skyline at sunset.
Volunteer
How to observe Giving Tuesday in Charlotte
From donating time to paying it forward, there’s no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand on this Giving Tuesday.
December 2, 2024
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Nonprofits
Nonprofit hopes to raise $650,000+ for families in Charlotte
Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.
December 2, 2024
A Dream Center volunteer hugs a child near a picnic table where kids are playing with legos.
Nonprofits
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center celebrates a decade serving the Queen City
The local nonprofit is hoping to raise $100,000 to sustain its outreach efforts.
November 7, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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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A portion of I-40 near the NC and Tennessee border that was severely damaged from Hurricane Helene.
Volunteer
Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Charlotte
Hurricane Helene hit our western NC neighbors hard — here is how you can help Asheville and other communities affected by the hurricane.
September 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Culture
Charlotte dating app helps dog lovers find their match
The Queen City-based dating app connects singles over a shared love of pups — no dog required.
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Culture
Experience Italy without leaving Charlotte
With the 2026 Winter Olympics well underway, we’re craving an Italian day without having to leave the 704.
February 10, 2026
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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
February 9, 2026
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Airports and Transportation
NCDOT to build elevated I-77 South Express Lanes near Uptown Charlotte
The express lanes are expected to stretch from Brookshire Freeway to the South Carolina line, with construction anticipated to start after 2030.
February 5, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
February 5, 2026
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Weather
Snapshot: Your photos from the January 2026 snow day in Charlotte
As snow fell Saturday, Jan. 31 and stayed through the weekend, you shared your snow day photos with us.
February 4, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Wellness
The Ivey launches program to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease
The SouthPark brain health center is adding a new program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active, steady, and supported.
February 2, 2026
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A group of people sit on a patio of a covered restaurant watching a football game on a monitor.
Sports
Super Bowl watch parties in Charlotte
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.
January 30, 2026
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
January 29, 2026
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