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Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival.
Festivals
Cheerwine Festival to return May 2025
The annual festival celebrating the iconic Cheerwine soft drink is a major economic driver for Rowan County.
January 16, 2025 01:34 PM
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Jack VanderToll
A crowd of people in a busy street lined with vendors.
Festivals
Charlotte Pride Festival to move to First Ward Park
The annual Pride weekend promises more space for vendors, artists, and activities.
January 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
City
Ranking Charlotte throughout 2024
The Queen City certainly received a lot of attention so, we’re taking a look back at some of Charlotte’s national rankings and accolades from the last year.
January 10, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Three colorful drinks garnished with smoked citrus on a wooden table.
Food
Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Charlotte
This list of sober sips may have you sipping mocktails all year long around the Queen City.
January 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A collage of three dogs and three cats.
City
Adopt a pet from these Charlotte area animal shelters
If you’re looking for a new furry friend, our area has shelters + rescues to help your family grow.
December 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A bronze figure of a man wearing a hat, glasses, and carrying a towel, pointing out towards traffic.
City
How walkable are Charlotte’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
December 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Spectrum Center and the Charlotte skyline lit up at night.
City
Charlotte’s 25 questions for 2025
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City for us to answer.
December 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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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
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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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A black and white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
History
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Charlotte
The civil rights leader visited the Queen City several times and spoke at Johnson C. Smith University.
January 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A bottle of wine is being poured into a wine glass atop a decorated table.
Bars
Raise your glass for the Spanish Wine Trade Show
The taste of Spain arrives in the Queen City for a one-day wine showcase.
January 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering depicting the interior of a sportsbook lounge with a massive screen with sports playing on the monitors.
Sports
New sports lounge coming to South End this spring
Blinders Sports Lounge will offer an experience akin to a sportsbook, sports bar, and cocktail lounge.
January 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A construction site for the upcoming River District.
Development
Home construction to begin at The River District
The first phase of the new development will have 260+ single-family homes in Charlotte’s west side.
January 13, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A row of county commissioners sitting behind a wooden bench.
Government
Mecklenburg County wants input on the 2026 budget
Here’s what you need to know as county commissioners determine the FY 2025-2026 budget.
January 13, 2025
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Chef in hotel or restaurant kitchen cooking only hands. Prepared beef steak with vegetable decoration.
Food
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns
Many of Charlotte’s best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 26.
January 10, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A stretch of road in Charlotte is covered in white dusting of snow.
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.
January 9, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Restaurants
Charlotte chef bringing culinary expertise to The Hopeway Kitchen
The chef is teaming up with the nonprofit mental health treatment organization to deliver high-quality meals for clients, guests, and staff.
January 8, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A large line of traffic collects on a Charlotte interstate at rush hour.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte earns busy traffic scorecard
The 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard ranks Charlotte as the 20th highest congested metro in the US.
January 8, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A women skiing down a mountain.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
January 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado