History

The civil rights leader visited the Queen City several times and spoke at Johnson C. Smith University.
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Charlotte restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1883 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
Bojangles Coliseum has been a destination in the Queen City for 70 years, so we’re taking a look back at the seven biggest events held at “the biscuit.”
There are plenty of new signs across the Queen City, but there are also nostalgic signs that tell a story — you just have to look for them.
From Death Valley to the big stage, the Panthers’ debut year set the tone for NFL Sundays in the Queen City — and we’re taking a look back 30 years later.
We cover Charlotte’s changing landscape every day, but we also love to look back. We used Google Street View to remember how some of Charlotte’s most prominent landmarks looked almost 20 years ago.
The massive rock concert at the speedway drew more than 200,000 people for the day-long festival in August 1974.
The iconic Eastland Mall attracted thousands of shoppers before its closure in 2010, and will serve as a new hub of life in East Charlotte.
The All-Star Game will place Charlotte in the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s rise as a world-class soccer destination.
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth at one of many festivals and events across the Queen City.
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The nonprofit organization aims to broaden its offerings by becoming a launching place for immersive experiences to attract all audiences.
U-Haul rolled out info on 2025 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
From Charlotte, NC’s type of government to the powers local leaders hold, and when elections take place, we’re getting a refresh on our local government.
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The locally-owned wellness studio offers a range of recovery services like IV drips, contrast therapy, and float therapy.
We’re asking our readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City and we’ll do our best to answer them in 2026.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also for leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.