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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.
CLTtoday walked the three-mile urban trail in the heart of SouthPark, known as “The Loop,” to learn its history and exciting future ahead.
May 20, 2025 marks 250 years since the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was reportedly signed into Charlotte’s revolutionary history.
From smoking brisket to catering events across the Carolinas, this long-standing barbecue joint is celebrating its 20th year with a slew of specials and events.
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Is it your lifelong dream to attend the World Cup? The closest games to Charlotte will be in Atlanta — and now’s your chance to snag tickets.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
The new development along South Tryon Street is slated to become the second-tallest residential building and eighth-tallest tower in the Queen City, and offer retail, dining, and office space.
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, apples taste better when they’re picked fresh from a farm around the Queen City.
Make the most of summer with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.
The new shop at The Commonwealth is the New York-based ice cream chain’s first location in the Charlotte area.
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
The “ghost with the most” returns to Charlotte, and we spoke with a married duo who have been in the show for every visit.
Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
Charlotte FC’s wins give Charlotte sports a boost for the AI-generated index, saying little about the Panthers and Hornets’ upcoming seasons.