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🫖 Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week
A pink cocktail, a beer, and a white cocktail lined on a table with the sunset in the background.
Great Wagon Road Distilling offers a wide selection of cocktails and beer + bottles to take home. | Photo via Great Wagon Road Distilling
Drink Up Week is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Charlotte go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in the Queen City. Here are the top deals our CLTtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

A map of Charlotte with drink icons indicating Drink Up Week drink deals.

Restaurants, bars, speakeasies, and cafés across Charlotte are participating in Drink Up Week.

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

City Editor Maria is going for the Large-Marge-a-Rita at Moo & Brew. She’s dropping in on Wednesday to stay in the sporty spirit after working up an appetite during the first day of Panthers Training Camp. The giant margarita is topped with a cowabunga burger, pimento trio, grilled jalapeño, chicharrones, and more + served with a Coronita. She’s pairing her drink with the pretzel bites and brew cheese.

Pro tip: The drink is part of the limited-time Summer Series Menu so it won’t be available for long.

City Editor Jack can’t wait for Thursday — Sneak is offering half-off bar bites and bottles of wine. The cocktail bar in Elizabeth provides a relaxed speakeasy vibe to start the weekend off right.

Pro tip: You’ll get a kick out of finding a secret room — it truly is a sneakeasy.

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, Charlotteans.
 
 
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This virtual public school meets kids where they are — literally

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NCVA students have opportunities to participate in field trips, social events, community service, and clubs.  | Photo provided by North Carolina Virtual Academy
Would your child benefit from a personalized education? Meet North Carolina Virtual Academy, one of the state’s top virtual charter schools serving K-12 students with engaging courses, interactive curriculum, and caring teachers. Psst... It’s also tuition-free.

Since its inception in 2015, the vibrant online school has grown by more than 153% — we’re talking 13,500 students over the last nine years. The demand for enrollment is so high that NCVA was recently approved to expand.

From star athletes with rigorous training schedules (like visually impaired swimmer Evan Wilkerson) to students who thrive in their own environment, NCVA teaches them all.

NCVA offers a variety of pathways featuring accredited curriculum, such as:
  • Career and College Prep programs focused on providing skills students need for their future
  • Career and Technical Education certification programs for students to explore a variety of fields, like computer science and culinary
 
News Notes
 
Traffic
  • Expect traffic to be heavy around Bojangles Coliseum on Wednesday, July 24. Former President Donald Trump will be holding a rally there at 6 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. (WCNC)
Development
  • Ground broke on a mixed-use development in Huntersville. Vermillion Village is located off Huntersville-Concord Road and will boast 54,000 sqft of retail space. The tenants are TBA. It’s expected to open in summer 2025.
Biz
  • Childress Kline has plans to revamp the Esplanade at SouthPark. The developer filed a rezoning petition for the 40-year-old building and an adjacent property. There are plans to add 675 multifamily units and 277,000 sqft of office space. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
  • A new proposal for Eastland Yards aims to bring a 29-acre complex to the site. The $67 million complex would include an indoor sports center and six multipurpose outdoor fields. City council will discuss the proposal in August. (WCNC)
Charlottean
  • A Statesville gymnastics coach will be a judge for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Arturo Padilla coaches at KPAC Gymnastic, a gym owned by retired American elite eymnast Kristie Phillips. He is one of 36 judges worldwide chosen to judge the women’s events. (WBTV)
Opening
  • Monster Mini Golf is opening a new location in Monroe. The glow-in-the-dark venue will open on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 114 Sunset Dr. Guests can expect 18 holes surrounded by black lights, animated skeletons, and more. (The Charlotte Observer)
Number
  • 642,000 — That’s how many people visited Uptown during Charlotte SHOUT!. The city’s 17-day festival celebrating art, music, and culture generated $17.1 million for Uptown businesses. The festival will return April 4-20, 2025.
Ranked
  • USA Today ranked North Carolina-based Biscuitville as No. 1 in the country for fast-food breakfast. The chain serves various breakfast sandwiches and the Southern staple, biscuits and gravy. There are locations in Indian Land, Indian Trail, and Concord.
Try This
  • Beyond Amazing Donuts is planning an anniversary video shoot and needs your help. The Charlotte doughnut shop is calling for customers to message them to be part of the video. No details yet on when the shoot will take place.
Listen
  • The Carolina Panthers rookie class spent Friday at Training Camp. What expectations are they facing? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Announced
  • Congrats to @amwooldr for winning our euphoria2024 giveaway in partnership with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival. While many events are already sold out for euphoria2024, there are still plenty of opportunities to indulge in the festivities. See the schedule.*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
 
 
Sports
 

🏀 It’s a slam dunk

An artist's rendering of the Spectrum Center arena during a Charlotte Hornets' basketball game.
2,500 additional seats will bring more fans to be closer to game-time action. All seats throughout the bowl will be replaced. | Rendering via Charlotte Hornets.
On Thursday, July 25, basketball fans will be able to secure season tickets for the upcoming Charlotte Hornets season. Due to renovations to the Spectrum Center, representatives will host a virtual open house for ticket buyers.

Here’s how it works:
Aspiring ticket holders are required to register for the open house. Once a time slot is selected, they’ll be placed into a waiting room before speaking to a sales representative. Once they’re available, fans will be “walked through” the arena with renderings and 3D seat maps + ask about ticket packages/seats available.

How much will they cost?
The plans will vary by cost, depending where fans want to sit in the arena. Expect to pay anywhere from $65 to $2,500 a game.

Mark your calendar
The virtual open house is scheduled for Thursday, July 25. Time slots will be 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-3 p.m., and 3-6 p.m.
 
Asked
 

What are you most looking forward to this season?
A. Seeing the renovations complete at Spectrum Center
B. Cheering on the Hornets
C. Concession goodies
D. Half-time entertainment
 
The Buy
 
Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.
 
Answered
 

On Friday, we asked “How are you approaching Restaurant Week?”
A steak, mashed potatoes, and vegetables are served on a dinner table next to a glass of wine.

Dilworth Tasting Room (DTR)-SouthPark is one of the dozens of local restaurants offering dining deals during Queen’s Feast.

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Photo via Dilworth Tasting Room

Hear ye, hear ye, it’s the time for Queen’s Feast. Charlotte Restaurant Week is upon us and we wanted to know what you’re most looking forward to in this 10-day feast fit for royalty.

55% — Finally a chance to try a super fancy restaurant
33% — Trying something brand new
11% — Give me my comfort food
 
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The Wrap
 
Headshot of CLTtoday author Maria Delgado

Today’s edition by:
Maria
From the editor
On Friday, City Editor Jack and I got to try our hand at a sport featured in the Olympics. We shared some laughs and are excited to share our experience with you. Be en garde for that story soon.
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