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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 crowd of people holding jerseys on a stage.
Sports
Charlotte to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will place Charlotte in the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s rise as a world-class soccer destination.
July 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Two books being held in front of an outdoor green space.
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in Charlotte?
The concept of an outdoor library is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Queen City.
July 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A crowd of people sitting in an outdoor amphitheater at sunset.
Business
The Amp hits a high note with returning acts and a growing lineup in South Charlotte
The music venue at Ballantyne is more than an amphitheater — it’s a blank slate for shows, events, and the community to gather.
July 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
NC’s largest potters market returns to Charlotte
The Mint Museum Randolph will host the state’s largest potters market in September and highlight the works of 50+ artists from across North Carolina.
July 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A red and black building exterior with many windows.
Business
McHale’s Pub will open in NoDa this month
After a long run in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, SC, the long-awaited pub is preparing the final touches before welcoming guests by mid-July.
July 1, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A person grabbing a book of a store shelf.
Culture
Your guide to summer reading in Charlotte
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
June 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A cast of several people performing on stage with a young girl in the center spotlight.
Culture
Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
At just nine years old, Taylor Brice is taking the stage, playing a young Tina Turner, during the show’s return to Blumenthal Arts.
June 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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An audience in Carolina Theatre watches the opening scene of "Star Wars" on the big screen.
Culture
Carolina Theatre to screen summer blockbuster series
The Carolina Theatre’s “Lost Years Summer Blockbuster Series” will feature the return of hit ‘80s films to the big screen.
June 5, 2025
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Food
“Dirty Soda": Is it worth trying the viral TikTok drink?
City Editor Maria traveled to Swig in Indian Land to try one of the customizable sodas taking the internet by storm.
June 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Newly renovated Founders Room opens at Blumenthal Arts
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October 23, 2025
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Plans growing for east Charlotte’s Eastland Park
The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
October 23, 2025
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Government
Understanding Mecklenburg County’s 1-cent transportation tax referendum on the November ballot
If approved, the transportation tax could generate $19.4 billion for road improvement and public transportation projects across Mecklenburg County.
October 21, 2025
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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
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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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October 20, 2025
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The sun shining above the exterior of the Spectrum Center.
Development
Phase two of Spectrum Center renovations brings new seats, dining options for fans
Concertgoers and Hornets fans alike will see new seats, new grab-and-go shops, and two new “districts,” that will merge hospitality and game-day action.
October 17, 2025
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