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A rendering of several apartment complexes surrounding a park.
Development
Eastland Yards taking shape in East Charlotte
The new development will pay homage to the former Eastland Mall while carving out space for new retailers, amenities, and residential spaces.
March 06, 2026 01:36 PM
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Maria Adnado
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Culture
Unwritten rules of Charlotte, NC
Tell us you’re from the Queen City without telling us you’re from the Queen City.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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Jack VanderToll
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
A rendering of an open room with people sitting at tables and layered seating.
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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Maria Adnado
A GIF of tents, visitors, and vendors at the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.
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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A woman in a pink blazer posing with a woman in a cap and gown holding a diploma.
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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Maria Adnado
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
A redline train on the tracks
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
An empty airport concourse that opens up to a refurbished plane tail.
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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Maria Adnado
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A billboard showing USA Rugby with the Charlotte skyline in the background.
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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City
Happy birthday to CLTtoday
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March 17, 2025
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A UNC baskerball player cheers while dunking a basketball.
Food
Where to watch Carolina teams during the NCAA Tournament
Whether you’re rockin’ Carolina Blue or Wake Gold during the NCAA Tournament (or year-round), there’s a place for you to cheer on your team across the Queen City.
March 14, 2025
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A hand in blue reaching toward various shades of pink fabric.
Arts
Local artist curates thought-provoking exhibition
The works of 50+ artists are on display as part of “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at the McColl Center in Uptown.
March 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant, Restaurant Constance.
Restaurants
Chef Sam Diminich dishes on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte chef and James Beard Award semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about recognition, his passion for food, and the Queen City’s food culture.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A crowd of people wave while taking part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Uptown.
Festivals
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in royal fashion
There’s a wide range of events across the Queen City to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Four women in orange and yellow neon vests and hard hats under red "PIPER" letters in a hanger.
Airports and Transportation
Meet the “Fab Four” collections team at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
This all-female team at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum work to collect and preserve pieces of aviation history — while making history of their own.
March 12, 2025
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Jay Bilas holds an ESPN microphone with an on-air colleague on a basketball court.
Basketball
Off the court with ESPN’s Jay Bilas
ESPN’s lead college basketball analyst spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about his ACC Tournament predictions, the Queen City’s growth, and his 30-year broadcasting career.
March 11, 2025
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