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Nonprofits
Get to know the Pisgah Conservancy over a round of drinks
The nonprofit is hosting a public meeting event at Birdsong Brewing to raise attention and preserve NC’s Pisgah National Forest.
October 24, 2024 02:00 PM
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Jack VanderToll
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Sponsored
🍻 Grab this new digital passport to explore the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail
The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has reimagined how visitors can experience their popular Beer, Wine and Shine Trail — and it includes easier access to exclusive discounts and rewards.
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Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants offer new menu options to ring in fall
Charlotte foodies can find brunch menus, wine parties, and tributes to Oktoberfest.
September 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
University City Wine Fest returns
The eighth annual celebration invites everyone to toast and taste local wineries on Saturday, Sept. 21.
September 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Business
Social district opens this week in downtown Concord
Business owners hope new social district will ignite revenue and foot traffic to downtown Concord.
July 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Restaurants
Where to savor the distillery experience in Charlotte
Visitors eager for a stronger glass have distillery options in neighborhoods across Charlotte.
July 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Bars
Where to enjoy a glass of wine in Charlotte
The Queen City provides ample choices to toast a glass of wine while savoring taste, culture, and atmosphere.
July 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Bars
Where to enjoy a speakeasy in Charlotte
The Queen City offers numerous places to savor the drinks and atmosphere of a speakeasy.
July 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charlotte.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Charlotte, NC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charlotte, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
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December 17, 2024
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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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Small Business
New facility knocks indoor training out of the park
Players Athletic Club is welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels to train + improve techniques year-round.
December 16, 2024
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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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Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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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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Small Business
Shop six Charlotte markets selling Christmas trees
There are plenty of options around the Queen City to find the perfect Christmas tree, garland, or wreath.
December 11, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial rendering of a newly upgraded Concourse D at the airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas to kick off Concourse D renovations in 2025
The upgraded concourse at the airport is expected to be finished by 2027.
December 10, 2024
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Maria Adnado