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A rendering of a long bar with a gold-framed portrait hanging above.
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 young student typing on a laptop wearing headphones and smiling.
Sponsored
This virtual public school meets kids where they are — literally
North Carolina Virtual Academy is an accredited, tuition-free online charter school engaging K-12 students in personalized learning plans.
Sponsored by
Chef Bobby Flay surrounded by restaurant staff for the grand opening of Bobby's Burgers in SouthPark.
Food
Five questions with celebrity chef Bobby Flay
The Food Network chef was in Charlotte to celebrate the grand opening of Bobby’s Burgers in SouthPark.
July 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Hockey players in red uniforms hug after scoring a goal.
Business
Charlotte Checkers acquired by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment
New ownership will keep the Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum with hopes to bring more ice facilities and experiences to the region.
July 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A modern living room interior with a large gray couch, light gray arm chair, and stone fireplace.
Travel and Outdoors
Planning a quick getaway? Swiftstay can help.
Swiftstay recently launched in Charlotte and several other cities. It’s a private member’s club for home exchange where guests just pay a cleaning fee.
July 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people mingling atop Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo.
Business
Charlotte ranks among best US cities for new college graduates
Graduates seeking jobs, affordable living, and a strong quality of life keep coming to the Queen City.
July 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An exterior photo of Harper's Restaurant in SouthPark.
Food
Harper’s Restaurant closing this month in SouthPark
After 32 years, the SouthPark restaurant will end its service on Saturday, July 20.
July 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around the SHOUT! festival in Charlotte, NC
City
Cities most like Charlotte, according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to the Queen City. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 5, 2024
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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.
City
City hopes to boost Uptown vibrancy with public safety initiatives
The Center City Public Safety Working Group announced its commitments for public safety in Uptown Charlotte.
July 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A dark mall hallway that frames a tree in the center of a more well-lit indoor plaza up ahead. In the lefthand corner, a palm branch is seen with a piece of caution tape tied around it.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Charlotte’s past + hope for the future.
June 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Red, white, and blue fireworks exploding in Uptown, surrounded by tall buildings.
City
Pyrotechnic policy: what fireworks are allowed in the Carolinas?
As Independence Day approaches, you’ll find fireworks on sale at most major retailers — just make sure they’re legal to light up your holiday.
June 27, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
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February 3, 2025
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Events
Celebrating Black History Month in Charlotte
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February 3, 2025
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Charlotte skyline at sunset.
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Nearly $4 billion invested in Charlotte’s upcoming development
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An exterior shot of the signage of Leluia Hall in South End.
Food
The wait is almost over: Leluia Hall to open in March
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January 30, 2025
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A group of representatives stand on a stage smiling with T-shirts.
Basketball
Professional women’s basketball will take the court in Charlotte
The UPSHOT League basketball franchise will tip off in May 2026.
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Two people holding hands in front of the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.
Culture
We want to hear your Charlotte love story
Have you found love in the Queen City? We want to know about it.
January 30, 2025
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A Golden Lion of Lunar New Year folklore appears in front of the camera.
Events
Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte
The Queen City is ringing in the Year of the Snake.
January 28, 2025
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Panthers legend Greg Olsen with his wife Kara and the owner and executive chef of Steak 49.
Nonprofits
Fourth annual HEARTest Yard Ungala to help thousands of families
The annual event brings celebrities, business owners, and the community together to benefit children living with congenital heart disease in the Carolinas.
January 27, 2025
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A collage of four football players.
Sports
Charlotte athletes to watch during the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs have an upcoming rematch on Sunday, Feb. 9 with a few Charlotte-area athletes on the rosters.
January 27, 2025
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Chef Troy Guard poses for the camera in the center of an empty steak restaurant.
Restaurants
Acclaimed steakhouse to sizzle Charlotte
Meet the chef and owner of Guard and Grace, a Michelin Star-recommended steakhouse, opening in South End in 2026.
January 24, 2025
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