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Events
3 events to celebrate the arts in Charlotte
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
September 18, 2025 03:16 PM
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Maria Adnado
The exterior of The Dunhill Hotel in daylight.
Tourism and Hospitality
Historic hotel celebrates 95 years in Uptown
The Dunhill Hotel is hosting several events to celebrate its historic standing among a growing landscape.
November 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A lit yet rundown interior of a vacant theatre space.
City
Touring paranormal destinations in Charlotte
From historical cemeteries to haunted hotels, stories of paranormal activity abound across the Queen City.
October 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
Play
On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Music
Charlottean among artists to be inducted into NC Music Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will host an induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 17.
October 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Culture
Unwritten rules of Charlotte, NC
Tell us you’re from the Queen City without telling us you’re from the Queen City.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people lined up in renaissance festival attire.
Festivals
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns to Huntersville
Prepare to feast at the annual Renaissance Festival transporting visitors to a time of medieval mayhem.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Wine glasses placed on a table with the Uptown skyline in a window in the background.
City
Charlotte City Club takes elegance and community to new heights
Uptown Charlotte’s only private members’ club seeks new members while keeping with classic traditions.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The historic Leeper Wyatt Building stands beneath a blue sky.
Development
121-year-old building to be relocated
The historic Leeper Wyatt Store Building will physically move to its new home on Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 6, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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City
NASCAR Hall of Fame adds new Hendrick Motorsports exhibit
Race over to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte to see the new Hendrick Motorsport exhibit that celebrates 40 years of the organization.
August 9, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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
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Jack VanderToll
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Discovery Place announces three new and coming soon exhibitions
The exhibitions will be included with general admission at Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte.
October 21, 2025
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City
Start a new hobby in Charlotte: axe throwing 101
Whether you’re looking for a quirky hobby to try, hoping to meet new people, or just looking to let off some steam, axe throwing may be a good way to do just that.
October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025
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The sun shining above the exterior of the Spectrum Center.
Development
Phase two of Spectrum Center renovations brings new seats, dining options for fans
Concertgoers and Hornets fans alike will see new seats, new grab-and-go shops, and two new “districts,” that will merge hospitality and game-day action.
October 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Apartments under $1,600 in Charlotte
Whether you’re new to the Queen City or looking for a new place to call “home,” Charlotte has no shortage of new apartments popping up around town.
October 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Business
Visit Charlotte’s 50+ newest and coming soon businesses
The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
October 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A man in an overcoat and hat holding a lantern guiding a group along N. Tryon Street.
Tourism and Hospitality
Learn about Charlotte’s ghosts and haunted history
As All Hallows Eve nears, now may be the perfect time for a ghost tour around the Queen City.
October 13, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Men in yellow "Bananas" baseball uniforms performing a dance routine with yellow streamers.
Sports
Uptown to go bananas for the Savannah Bananas
The wildest baseball games you’ll ever see are coming to Truist Field.
October 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Meet the Crown: Charlotte’s new professional women’s basketball team
The Charlotte Crown will play its inaugural season starting in May 2026 at the BoPlex in East Charlotte.
October 9, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A wide shot of the 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club before tournament play.
Business
Truist Championship announces community events and partnerships ahead of 2026 event
The Truist Championship will take place at Quail Hollow Club in May 2026, and is expected top bring thousands to the Queen City.
October 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado