History

Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
The Charlotte Hornets will hold a retirement ceremony on Thursday, March 19, during the team’s game against the Orlando Magic.
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.
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The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.
The longstanding museum closed its temporary Uptown location in 2025 and will soon open a new two-building destination in South End.
While the Lunar New Year is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, there are plenty of ways to celebrate early in Charlotte.
From a completed neighborhood to announced retailers, the upcoming River District in West Charlotte is taking shape fast.
The highly-anticipated sushi restaurant coming to Plaza Midwood is partnering with Dilworth’s newest wine bar for an exclusive sampling.
From plastic bags and glass to cardboard boxes and food containers, we’ve got the 411 on recycling in Mecklenburg County.
Escape the elements and spend time lounging at home or exploring the Queen City’s coziest spots for a relaxing day.
Read up on weather predictions, power outages + travel and safety tips as a winter storm approaches the Charlotte region.
Chef Robin Anthony was the only chef in the Queen City to secure a nomination by the James Beard Awards as one of the best chefs in the Southeast.