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Panthers legend Luke Kuechly waving at the crowd as the panthers mascot gives him a push.
Sports
Panthers legend Luke Kuechly to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers’ former linebacker, was recognized for his eight-season career with the Panthers, among other major accolades in the NFL.
February 17, 2026 02:15 PM
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Maria Adnado
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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
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 Adnado
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 Adnado
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 Adnado
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 Adnado
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 Adnado
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Charlotte lands a USMNT match ahead of the 2026 World Cup
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Our Charlotte-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
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