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Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
January 08, 2026 01:57 PM
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Maria Adnado
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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A theater on wheels is rolling into Charlotte
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City
“A Southern Christmas in Charlotte:" a holiday film, as told by ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to write a holiday, Hallmark Channel-inspired plot about Charlotte. It detailed a couple enjoying the holiday season in Uptown, packed with light displays and love.
December 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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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Maria Adnado
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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
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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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Arts
Get to know the performers in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker
The annual ballet at Belk Theater has provided holiday magic for decades.
November 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Local chef reflects on James Beard nomination
Chef Chayil Johnson, James Beard Award semifinalist, spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about the recognition and his passion in the kitchen.
March 31, 2025
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Baseball
Charlotte Knights baseball returns for a new season
Get ready for a weekend-long party in Uptown when Charlotte’s Minor League Baseball team returns to Truist Field.
March 27, 2025
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Development
Hornets’ new practice facility under construction
City leaders, Hornets players, Novant Health, and Spectrum Center staff broke ground on the new performance center that will house the team’s practice facility and retail space.
March 26, 2025
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Sports
Carolina Ascent FC to host first-ever “Pups at the Pitch”
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March 26, 2025
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Tourism and Hospitality
The Carolina Cup gallops toward its 90th year
The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.
March 25, 2025
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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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Jack VanderToll
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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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Maria Adnado
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City
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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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a building with blurred people and the word "Sycamore" on the awning.
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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