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A dark mall hallway that frames a tree in the center of a more well-lit indoor plaza up ahead. In the lefthand corner, a palm branch is seen with a piece of caution tape tied around it.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Charlotte’s past + hope for the future.
June 28, 2024 01:06 PM
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Jack VanderToll
A dirt mound with glass and wooden items strewn on top, surrounded by spools with portraits drawn on, surrounded by a projection of a river.
Arts
Immersive exhibition at The Mint evokes emotion through illustration
The Mint Museum’s “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” is a comprehensive exhibition providing a new lens to African American history in the South.
June 27, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Charlotte aerial shot with search bar reading "Charlotte 1999"
Culture
Charlotte’s 1999 time capsule
What was Charlotte like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A gif of a drive-in diner sign with classic cars sitting in the parking lot.
Food
Savor a hidden gem: South 21 Drive-In
Serving burgers and onion rings since 1955, this Charlotte drive-in is sure to satisfy any cravings for Southern classics.
June 17, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A crowd of people gather around replicas of prominent US documents behind glass casings.
Culture
“Charters of Freedom” unveiled at Main Street Plaza in Monroe
The “Charters of Freedom” offer a local glimpse into the roots of American history.
June 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A sliding image of Arequipa, Peru and Uptown Charlotte.
Culture
The story of Charlotte’s sister cities
The Queen City’s “Sister Cities” expand the globe across four continents.
June 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A small single-story schoolhouse with wheelbarrows and landscape items outside.
History
Siloam School to open to the public this week
After eight years of raising funds and restoration, Charlotte Museum of History will host a grand opening to the restored Siloam School.
June 11, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A group of people watching a performance on a lifted stage.
Festivals
Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth with events running from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 25.
June 7, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A two-story home made of stone with green shutters and a green door.
Culture
Visit Charlotte’s oldest house: Alexander Rock House
The Hezekiah Alexander House is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County and is part of a homesite preserved by Charlotte Museum of History.
June 4, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A bronze statue showing a man in colonial garb atop a horse.
History
Celebrating Meck Dec Day
The annual celebration commemorates the official declaration of independence from Great Britain.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Rendering shows people crossing a busy street toward a windowed, brightly lit glass building.
Development
Restoration continues for historic Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre will serve as a civic hub when it reopens in 2025, seven years after renovations began.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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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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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Charlotte competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Queen City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A small glass of beer being held in front of a group of people.
Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries around the Queen City.
July 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A player with the Carolina Panthers runs drills during the team's OTAs.
Sports
Training Camp begins in Uptown for the Carolina Panthers
For the first time in team history, the Carolina Panthers will host training camp at the team’s practice field outside Bank of America Stadium.
July 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Two cocktails sit on a bar counter with people in the background.
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
Four fencing students dressed in their helmets hold their sabers while posing for the camera.
Sports
Fencing: a sport that’s straight to the point
Charlotte Fencing Academy teaches students to master athleticism, focus, and self-discipline.
July 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of the Spectrum Center arena during a Charlotte Hornets' basketball game.
Sports
Interested in season tickets? The Hornets are hosting a virtual open house
With renovations taking place at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte Hornets representatives will help secure seating for the upcoming season.
July 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A pink cocktail, a beer, and a white cocktail lined on a table with the sunset in the background.
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
A steak, mashed potatoes, and vegetables are served on a dinner table next to a glass of wine.
Food
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns
Many of Charlotte’s best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 28.
July 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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