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A couple sitting in the middle of a restaurant dining room with a camera pointed at them.
Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026 10:52 AM
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Maria Adnado
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
Sunlight hits the leaves on trees in a Charlotte neighborhood.
Culture
Volunteers needed to further grow Charlotte’s tree canopy
Branch out with upcoming opportunities to grow trees and community.
February 23, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Films productions in Charlotte
Arts
Cable series set to film in Charlotte this spring
Productions in the Queen City are gathering awards and A-list stars.
February 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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An aerial shot of cars crusing along I-77 with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Development
Charlotte drivers sound off on I-77 expansion plans
We asked Charlotteans to share their thoughts on adding toll lanes to I-77 South and people had plenty to say.
March 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Numerous plates of Italian dishes are lined on a table.
Restaurants
Savor Charlotte returns to celebrate the Queen City’s culinary scene
Prepare for flavors and savory experiences during the two-week culinary showcase running from March 12-25.
March 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A view of the painted murals inside the Carolina Theatre.
Culture
Carolina Theatre announces reopening date
Theater is so back. After closing in 1978, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte will host ticketed events and shows starting Monday, March 24.
March 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Multiple rows of golden statuettes line the shelves of an office space.
Business
Going for the gold: inside Charlotte’s awards manufacturer
Society Awards has two locations in South End, creating entertainment industry awards including the Emmys and Golden Globes.
March 4, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A group of men wear hardhats and hold shovels tossing dirt from a mound with an American Flag hanging over them.
Development
A promising future for Charlotte’s new Firehouse #11
The new firehouse will replace the current Charlotte Fire Station 11 built in the 1950s and will feature upgraded first responder technology.
March 4, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
Development
A long road ahead: The plan to expand I-77 South
Planning is underway to upgrade 11 miles of I-77 from Center City to the South Carolina state line.
March 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A Mardi Gras-themed colored mask is draped in colorful beads.
Festivals
How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Charlotte
There are plenty of ways to observe Mardi Gras in the Queen City, from day-long parties to spots to order King Cake.
March 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around a farmers market with vegetables on display.
Live
Farmers markets in Charlotte
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up nine farmers markets around the Queen City.
February 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hamburger is placed in front of the camera of Brooks' Sandwich House.
Small Business
Brooks’ Sandwich House keeps serving burgers and (timeless) blessings
The iconic burger stand has been serving customers for 50+ years in the Queen City.
February 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial shot of the Shoppes at University Place with people walking along the waterfront.
Festivals
University City announces signature events for 2025
Expect to visit wine and arts festivals + relocated events this year in the University area.
February 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll