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Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment to open interactive center ahead of stadium renovations
The new Uptown office will give community members a close and interactive look at the renovations coming to Bank of America Stadium.
February 24, 2026 02:32 PM
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Maria Adnado
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City
Mapping Charlotte’s 30-year mobility plan
Leaders from across the Charlotte region met to discuss the goals and hurdles ahead for the Queen City’s mobility plans.
April 24, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
The Meck Mile race to benefit Hurricane Helene relief
The race returns for a second year, bringing runners, walkers, and dancers together to race for a fun and rewarding cause.
April 24, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Wellness
Construction begins on new adolescent and pediatric behavioral health hospital
The Katie Blessing Center will be the first-of-its-kind behavioral health facility + is expected to become the largest pediatric behavioral health facility in North Carolina.
April 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Charlotte teacher in running to be “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Online voting for Katie Lock, a teacher at Billingsville Cotswold Elementary, will help her win national recognition as “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
April 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Welcome to future downtown Cornelius
Downtown Cornelius will soon welcome a new residential complex packed with upcoming restaurants, retail, and a walkable outdoor plaza.
April 18, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Sponsored
What’s the real value of an MBA?
Wake Forest University’s local MBA program helps working professionals upgrade their careers — and their lives — in as little as 20 months.
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Arts
BOOM Charlotte to take over University City
The eighth annual event provides a weekend filled with BOOMing immersive art, dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and film.
April 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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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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Jack VanderToll
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
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Sports
More than $90 million generated from sporting events in Charlotte
Charlotte Sports Foundation’s seven events drew more than 200,000 fans to the Queen City.
April 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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