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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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The Uptown Charlotte skyline with clouds in the sky in early evening.
Live
Cost of living in Charlotte
How much does it cost to live in the Queen City compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
October 1, 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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Development
Construction begins on Creative Lab Uptown
Vintage office space will be transformed into a creative hub for young Charlotteans to learn a new skill or job.
September 27, 2024
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Sponsored
🎃 We’re carving out some time for fall festival fun
Enjoy a weekend of gorgeous views, local shopping, and tasty eats at the annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.
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Education
Charlotte-based scholarship group hosting annual fundraiser
ANSWER Scholarship has provided 200+ college scholarships to 141 Charlotte-area mothers since 2006.
September 25, 2024
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Mayor Vi Lyles holds a massive pair of scissors for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Development
The River District West Boulevard Corridor now open
The ribbon-cutting for the four-lane expansion marks a beginning for a major housing development in Charlotte.
September 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Government
Mecklenburg County moves forward with 1-cent sales tax increase
The proposal aims to support the development of transportation projects in the Charlotte area and could make it to the ballot by 2025.
September 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Freedom Park in Charlotte with a lake and trees.
Culture
How to find your third place in the Charlotte area
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community.
September 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Airports and Transportation
New concourse at Charlotte airport set to open
Concourse A will bring an additional 10 gates to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
September 13, 2024
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A rendering of Charlotte's upcoming Iron District.
Development
Housing, offices, retail coming to Charlotte’s “Iron District”
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. unveiled new plans to revitalize “The Iron District” between South End and Uptown.
September 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Festivals
Charlotte SHOUT! reveals new exhibits for 2025
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Culture
Charlotte’s newest alcohol-free social club
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Theater
Carolina Theatre close to reopening its doors
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City
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Weather
What to know about the incoming winter storm
Read up on weather predictions, power outages + travel and safety tips as a winter storm approaches the Charlotte region.
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A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
Culture
Local book clubs to join around Charlotte
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