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The Queen's Unviersity men's basketball team celebrating a win and bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports
Charlotte’s key to March Madness 2026
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Charlotteans need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 16, 2026 02:14 PM
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Maria Adnado
A small store area with bananas centered in the front, apples to the left, and canned foods in the background.
Nonprofits
How to help food banks and pantries in Charlotte
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or donate food, these six dedicated food banks provide meals and hope to families across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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5 enchanting holiday performances by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
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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 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Aisles of costumes lining a walkway with Halloween decorations.
Small Business
Where to find trending costumes in Charlotte
Whether you’re looking for the best Halloween costume or the perfect get-up for your next party, there are several places ready to give you the best ‘fit.
October 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
City of Charlotte begins construction on I-277 pedestrian bridge
The pedestrian bridge will cross I-277 and link the South End and Uptown areas, allowing for a more walkable metropolitan area.
October 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Rotating images of an upscale lounge called The Founders Room.
Arts
Newly renovated Founders Room opens at Blumenthal Arts
Blumenthal Arts has unveiled its new private lounge, ready for guests to upgrade their night at the theater.
October 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A station with tablets in front of three pilot seats in a simulated cockpit.
Events
Discovery Place announces three new and coming soon exhibitions
The exhibitions will be included with general admission at Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte.
October 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Editor Maria throwing a hatchet toward a three-ringed wooden target.
City
Start a new hobby in Charlotte: axe throwing 101
Whether you’re looking for a quirky hobby to try, hoping to meet new people, or just looking to let off some steam, axe throwing may be a good way to do just that.
October 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
City
Apartments under $1,600 in Charlotte
Whether you’re new to the Queen City or looking for a new place to call “home,” Charlotte has no shortage of new apartments popping up around town.
October 16, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Two older women smiling and holding hands.
Wellness
The Ivey launches program to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease
The SouthPark brain health center is adding a new program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active, steady, and supported.
February 2, 2026
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A group of people sit on a patio of a covered restaurant watching a football game on a monitor.
Sports
Super Bowl watch parties in Charlotte
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.
January 30, 2026
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A plate with a shrimp taco salad.
Food
Mooresville-based Casa Azteca to open restaurant in Uptown
The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.
January 29, 2026
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A rendering of an aerial view of a new museum and renovated church site in a busy, tree0lined suburb.
Development
Levine Museum of the New South to open in South End
The longstanding museum closed its temporary Uptown location in 2025 and will soon open a new two-building destination in South End.
January 28, 2026
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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
While the Lunar New Year is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, there are plenty of ways to celebrate early in Charlotte.
January 28, 2026
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An aerial shot of homes under construction with trees and hills in the background.
Development
The River District brings new homes and trails to West Charlotte
From a completed neighborhood to announced retailers, the upcoming River District in West Charlotte is taking shape fast.
January 27, 2026
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A two-photo collage of a wine bar with shelves of wine on the left and a close-up of a plate of sushi on the right.
Food
Uchibā to host one-night-only pop-up at Emmy Lou’s
The highly-anticipated sushi restaurant coming to Plaza Midwood is partnering with Dilworth’s newest wine bar for an exclusive sampling.
January 27, 2026
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A little boy in a blue jacket waving at a recycling truck.
City
Mecklenburg County now accepting plastic bags at recycling centers
From plastic bags and glass to cardboard boxes and food containers, we’ve got the 411 on recycling in Mecklenburg County.
January 22, 2026
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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.
January 22, 2026
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