Plus, a pig roast luau this weekend.
 
07.25.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE

Today’s Weather

82º | 60% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:27 a.m. | Sunset 8:31 p.m.
Full Weather Report | Traffic Report
 

🥇 Going for the gold

Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Charlotte competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with Olympic rings
The Paris 2024 Olympics run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11. | Photo by CLTtoday
Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

At this summer’s Olympic Games, approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete across 32 sports — including some new ones. Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to Charlotte that you should keep your eye on. Let the Games begin.

Steph Curry on a basketball court in a Golden State Warriors uniform.

Olympic athlete and NBA All-star Steph Curry is a Charlotte native.

|

Photo via WCNC

Steph Curry, Basketball
The NBA champion for the Golden State Warriors grew up in Charlotte. Curry graduated from Charlotte Christian and played at Davidson College for three seasons (2006-09). Despite tenured history with Team USA, Paris 2024 will be Curry’s Olympic debut.

Cierra Burdick, Basketball
Born in the Queen City, Burdick has been a member of USA Basketball since 2009. Her career highlights include winning 3x3 gold medals at the 2023 Pan American Games, 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, and 2014 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.

Casey Eichfeld, Canoe/Kayak
A Pennsylvania native that now calls Huntersville home, Eichfeld is preparing his fourth Olympic appearance. He trains at the US National Whitewater Center where he was previously a raft guide.

Evy Leibfarth, Canoe/Kayak
A native of Bryson City, North Carolina, Leibfarth attends Davidson College. She’s the first US woman to qualify for three Olympic canoe/kayak events.

Three track & field athletes smile for the camera.

Charlotte native Anna Cockrell (pictured far right) qualified in the women’s 400m hurdles for Track & Field.

|

Photo by USC Athletics

Anna Cockrell, Track & Field
A Charlotte native, Paris 2024 will be Cockrell’s second Olympic appearance. Cockrell will be competing in the women’s 400m hurdles. She recently competed in the 2023 World Championships where she placed fifth.

Kaylyn Brown, Track & Field
The Charlotte native and Mallard Creek High alumni is currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas. The 19-year-old posted the second-fastest 400-meter time in the US this year.

Quenera Hayes, Track & Field
Speaking of track, Hayes was a star athlete at Livingstone College in Salisbury. The 400-meter world champion is competing in her second Olympics.
More athletes tied to the Queen City
 
Events
Thursday, July 25
  • North End Farmers Market | Thursday, July 25 | 4-8 p.m. | Keswick, 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Shop local artisans and farmers in this weekly market.
  • Exhibition: CAC Spring Judged Show | Thursday, July 25 | 5 p.m. | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW., Concord | Free | Stop in to see amazing pieces of artwork in a gallery setting.
Friday, July 26
  • “Roller Disco” | Friday, July 26 | 6-11 p.m. | The Music Yard at SouthBound, 2433 South Blvd., Charlotte | Free | Rent a pair of roller skates and glide to live music at this nostalgic event.
  • 24 Hours of Booty | Friday, July 26 | 7-12 a.m. | Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte | $75 | Ride, walk, or volunteer during this annual fundraiser benefiting cancer research.
Saturday, July 27
  • Beer Festival: Craft Brewers for a Cause | Saturday, July 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Suffolk Punch Brewing South End, 2911 Griffith St., Charlotte | $40 | Join to support the officers hurt in the deadly April 29th shooting with craft brews, great bites, and community spirit.
  • Ernie’s Smokehouse Pig Roast Luau | Saturday, July 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Carolina Beer Temple, 195 N. Trade St., Matthews | $21.95 | Savor the heat of a Hawaiian whole roasted pig, roasted chicken, and fixins in this public cookout.
  • New Kids On The Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff | Saturday, July 27 | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $29.95+ | You’ll be jamming “Step by Step” when these 90s heartthrobs take the stage.
Saturday, August 3
  • Micropolitan Film Festival | Saturday, August 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Historic Marion Depot
    58 Depot St., Marion | $10 | Celebrate regional filmmakers in this year’s collection of curated short films ranging from comedy to psychological drama and everything in-between. *
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
News Notes
Weather
  • Be weather aware. The WCNC Weather Impact Team is forecasting showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rain today. Localized flash flooding will be possible. (WCNC)
Traffic
  • Charlotte residents voiced support in a recent public meeting for a US 74 widening project. The proposal would add an express lane and a general-purpose lane from Idlewild Road to I-485 in Matthews. If approved by City Council, the $105 million project is expected to start in 2029. (WCNC)
Development
  • Real estate developer Crescent Communities recently purchased eight acres at The River District in west Charlotte for $5 million. A potential development plan calls for eight million sqft of commercial space, 5,000 homes and apartments, and hundreds of acres of green space. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
  • A public meeting is scheduled in Rock Hill to provide information on a Charlotte Water request to divert water from the Catawba River north of the state line through an inter-basin transfer. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Monday, July 29 at Dutchman Creek Middle School, 4757 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. (Rock Hill Herald)
Eat
  • Blasian Asian will soon take over Saru Ramen’s spot at Camp North End. The food truck, known for its Korean-inspired barbecue dishes with a twist of American influence, will transition to a brick-and-mortar location in early September.
Drink Up
  • Grabbing a coffee or a post-work drink this week? Find a local drink deal and raise a glass to Drink Up Week, our annual celebration of our city’s buzzy beverage industry. Businesses around Charlotte are offering fun deals. See what’s poppin’. *
Sports
  • Day one of the Carolina Panthers’ Training Camp is now in the books. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Home
    • You deserve beautiful, energy-efficient windows in your home. Get $400 off per window and $850 off per door with Renewal by Andersen®’s limited time offer.*
     
    Drink

    🍷 Wine not?

    Where to enjoy a glass of wine in Charlotte
    A bottle of wine is being poured into a wine glass atop a decorated table.
    Red or white? | Photo by Joshua Bannen
    Red or white? When it comes to wine, everyone has a certain taste. Whether you’re seeking a casual after-work hangout or a formal date night, we’re celebrating Drink Up Week by offering you just a few fresh options to enjoy a bottle of wine in the Queen City.

    Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden | 940 N. Davidson St., Charlotte
    This quaint cafe/bar in the McGill Rose Garden provides hot drinks, craft beer and wines + photo sessions in a beautiful outdoor garden.

    The Wine Loft | 2201 South Blvd. Ste. #120, Charlotte
    Experience this upscale spot for wine by the glass or bottle, served alongside eclectic tapas in a formal, date night setting.

    NoDa Company Store | 3221 Yadkin Ave., Charlotte
    A favorite spot in the NoDa arts district, grab your friends and join NoDa Company Store’s wine club to receive six or 12 bottles of white, red or a mix.
    Pour me more options
    The Buy

    The Buy 7.25.24 (Affiliate)
    A bestselling set of bamboo cutting boards, so you can ditch plastic boards and chop on a 100% Moso bamboo wood surface.
    More worth The Buy
    Answered

    On Wednesday, we asked “What year did the Carolina Panthers first play at Clemson University?”
    Two people painting the grass at the Panthers' practice field with Bank of America Stadium in the background.

    The Panthers will take the practice fields for 13 Training Camps before moving to Bank of America Stadium for “Back Together Saturday” on July 27.

    |

    Photo by CLTtoday

    Training camp for the Carolina Panthers is now underway at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. We tested your Panthers trivia on what year the team began training at Clemson University.

    The correct answer: 1995

    55% of voters got it right.
    6AM City In-house
     
    The Wrap
     
    CLT_Jack VanderToll

    Today’s edition by:
    Jack

    From the editor

    City editors Jack and Maria smile at Panthers training camp

    City editor Maria and I had a great time gathering content and watching the players practice during day one of Training Camp for the Carolina Panthers. Stay tuned for much more to come.
    Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
    Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
    Advertise with us to stand out.     ›
    Games | Crossword, Sudoku, and More     ›
     
     
    Feedback on Today's Newsletter

    Did you like today’s newsletter?

    😍 Loved it 🙂 Solid effort 😞 Changes needed
     
     

    Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

    Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

    Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

    P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

    ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY