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City
Just how bad is the traffic in Charlotte?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 05, 2025 10:45 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Adopt a pet from these Charlotte area animal shelters
If you’re looking for a new furry friend, our area has shelters + rescues to help your family grow.
December 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A stretch of road in Charlotte is covered in white dusting of snow.
City
2024-2025 winter weather trends for Charlotte
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Charlotte skyline at sunset.
City
Tourism, events bring a record-breaking $1.1 billion to the Queen City
The data released by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority highlights Charlotte as a top tourism destination in the country.
December 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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City
How walkable are Charlotte’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
December 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Spectrum Center and the Charlotte skyline lit up at night.
City
Charlotte’s 25 questions for 2025
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City for us to answer.
December 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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Jack VanderToll
A dusting of snow covers the roads and hills adjacent to the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Weather
The history of snow in Charlotte
Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial rendering of a newly upgraded Concourse D at the airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas to kick off Concourse D renovations in 2025
The upgraded concourse at the airport is expected to be finished by fall 2026.
December 10, 2024
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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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Arts
Charlotte’s art scene is going “beige”
ArtPop Street Gallery will be replacing colorful public art displays across the Queen City with beige paint on Thursday, April 3.
March 25, 2025
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Small Business
Honeybear Bake Shop delivers a sweet treat to Charlotte
Charlotteans don’t have to search too far for these baked treats but won’t find a storefront across the city.
March 24, 2025
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Mecklenburg County unveils new design for Latta Place
Latta Place operated as a museum for many years, giving Charlotteans a look into 19th century life in the Carolinas.
March 20, 2025
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Business
Sycamore Brewing to open new location in Cotswold
The new brewery will be designed for families + boast a larger menu and beer garden.
March 20, 2025
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Food
Mixologist Colleen Hughes spills on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte mixologist and James Beard semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about her passion and the Queen City’s cocktail scene.
March 20, 2025
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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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Sports
Charlotte to host two international rugby matches
The Queen City is set to host two matches featuring USA Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium in July.
March 18, 2025
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A group of students in front of a Lovin' Life Music Fest banner holding a large check for $10,000.
Music
Local high school students to perform at Lovin’ Life Music Fest
Students from West Charlotte High School also received new instruments from festival organizers before the major announcement.
March 18, 2025
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Dozens of patrons gather in an outdoor brewery at night with hanging lights overhead.
Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries around the Queen City.
March 17, 2025
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Happy birthday to CLTtoday
We’re celebrating CLTtoday’s first birthday by looking back at our favorite stories from our first year.
March 17, 2025
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