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Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
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
Two women are pictured chatting at the University of South Carolina campus.
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A bee foraging from purple flowers surrounded by green leaves in springtime.
Volunteer
Help keep Charlotte “buzzing” with pollinators
The city is hosting events to keep pollinators and wildflowers beautiful and thriving.
April 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.
City
Check out more than books at the library
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library has more than books to keep you occupied year-round.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A dog sleeps in an empty kennel.
Volunteer
Adoptions needed as kennel renovations continue
CMPD Animal Care & Control racing the clock for adoptions as next phase in renovation project is set to begin.
March 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of an electric fire station
Government
Charlotte approves city’s first all-electric fire station
The Queen City is blazing a new trail in fire response.
February 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
"I voted" stickers
Government
How to prepare for the primary election in Charlotte
Where to go and how to register so you can rock the vote.
February 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An empty Bank of America stadium with the Panthers and Charlotte FC logo on the megatron and the soccer goals on the field.
Sports
Charlotte FC to kick off its 2024 season
The Crown welcomes New York FC to Bank of America Stadium for the first time this year.
February 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Rendering shows Serve Pickleball + Kitchen and its six outdoor courts, a full parking lot and silver, rectangular building.
Sports
New pickleball complex coming to Lake Norman
The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen will open in Cornelius bringing food, drink and sports.
February 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The former Duke Energy building glows green in the evening light surrounded by other Uptown Charlotte skyscrapers.
Real Estate
A new sign is about to light up the Charlotte skyline
The Charlotte City Council zoning commission approved adding Wells Fargo to its building in Uptown.
February 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The Charlotte skyline at dusk with an orange sunset in the background of several tall buildings lit up.
History
Charlotte: The city named after a queen
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Let’s explore our city’s namesake and history.
January 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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The glass Firebird sculpture is 17 feet tall and stands outside the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Uptown Charlotte.
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to Charlotte
These gifts given to Charlotte are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 16, 2024
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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
People standing outside vendor tents in evening time.
Food
10 Holiday-themed markets and pop-ups around Charlotte
Get festive at these seasonal pop-up bars around town + cross those last-minute gifts off your list.
December 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A row of Christmas trees line an outdoor market.
Small Business
Shop six Charlotte markets selling Christmas trees
There are plenty of options around the Queen City to find the perfect Christmas tree, garland, or wreath.
December 11, 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
Business leaders speak in front of a panel with Ballantyne visible in the background.
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
A plate of curry chicken and spices is placed on a table.
Restaurants
Look for these new restaurants in 2025
These upcoming restaurants will provide a tasty flare to every dish in the Queen City.
December 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Unforgettable Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Charlotte
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Charlotte and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
December 6, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An indoor arena with fans facing center court where a basketball game is beginning.
Sports
Annual Jumpman Invitational is a slam dunk for Uptown
The college basketball invitational will feature four returning teams, including the UNC Tar Heels.
December 6, 2024
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Maria Adnado