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Culture
Feel the magic of live music with the Charlotte Symphony
The new season is packed with show-stopping performances, from timeless classics to contemporary hits.
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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
A carousel chair rests in the foreground of a ferris wheel on a sunny day.
Events
Step right up for the return of the Charlotte Fair
Prepare for more days of the Charlotte Fair packed with thrills, food, and fun.
March 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Blumenthal Arts audience files in and looks on at the empty "Hamilton" stage before showtime.
Culture
Prepare for a star-studded Broadway season at Blumenthal Arts
The venue announced its show lineup for the season, which includes returning favorites and a musical about corn.
March 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A woman is standing in front of a tuxedo business with a poster showing a wedding couple in the background.
Entertainment
Charlotte businesses share experiences filming “Love Is Blind”
Local spots may have found the most love following the show’s reception.
March 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A towering skyline at sunset over a packed baseball stadium.
Development
Charlotte is the top moved-to big city in the US
The Queen City beat places like Denver, Nashville and New York.
March 11, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The image of people riding a roller coaster against a bright, blue sky.
Entertainment
Fasten your seatbelts: Carowinds’ opening weekend is here
The amusement park returns on a weekend-only spring schedule.
March 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A dog in the foreground holds a baseball bat in its mouth while placed on a small bed. The entrance to a baseball stadium is in the background.
Sports
Meet the Charlotte Knights’ new bat dog
The Knights’ new four-legged teammate has a tail-wagging story.
March 7, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A photo of a street in Charlotte with cars, light poles and electric towers in the foreground with skyscrapers in the background.
Culture
Now open: Charlotte’s first social district, Plaza Midwood
The social district allows open containers through participating businesses.
March 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A colorful art mural painted on the side of a brick wall featuring a pair of green eyes and children holding hands.
Arts
Nearly $1 million offered for new Charlotte art projects
The city is accepting new grant requests from local artists.
March 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Owner of Tony's Ice Cream, Louis Coletta, holding a cone with vanilla ice cream behind the ice cream counter as employees serve guests.
Food
Get the scoop on Gastonia’s old-fashioned ice cream staple
Tony’s Ice Cream was featured on Southern Living’s list of “most iconic old-school ice cream shops.”
February 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Business
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January 23, 2025
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Play
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January 22, 2025
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Restaurants
Charlotte restaurant professionals among James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025
Two Charlotte-based chefs and mixologist are in the running for the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors.
January 22, 2025
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Festivals
Charlotte StrEATs returns to Uptown this spring
The annual event goes beyond Uptown, celebrating the Queen City’s culinary landscape with tastings, cook-offs, and a large festival.
January 21, 2025
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Small Business
Longtime restaurant and bar to return to Charlotte
After 30 years, Nickyo’s Rodeo is returning to the Queen City, serving as a South End hub for dancing, live music, and karaoke.
January 21, 2025
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A job representative speaks to job seekers as a booth at a career fair.
Events
Mecklenburg County hosting career expo and workshops
Job seekers have the chance to connect with local companies to set themselves on a new career path.
January 17, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A black and white newspaper clipping from The Charlotte News in 1985.
Weather
Remembering Charlotte’s coldest day on record
The Queen City’s coldest day on record was Jan. 21, 1985 when the city hit -5 degrees. That record temperature was hit two other times in the city’s history.
January 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial view of a large home, garage, and greenery.
Real Estate
See inside Charlotte’s largest home sold in history
The $5.6 million home boasts waterfront views, a private theater, 9.5 bathrooms, and a short commute to Uptown.
January 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An artist's rendering of a large brick building at the end of a wooded bridge.
Parks and Recreation
Discovery Place announces name for new nature museum
The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.
January 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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
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