Plus, ultra running in CLT.
 
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Hey, Queen City. We’re excited to now be joining you six days a week, sharing the biggest news and events to help you plan your weekend across Charlotte. Need plans? Savor drinks and food from 15+ taco trucks, taquerias, and restaurants at Tacos N Taps Festival from 12-5 p.m. today at Ballantyne’s Backyard.
 
Top Stories
A steak dinner is served on a plate next to a whiskey cocktail.

“The Cut” above the rest: Our evening at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse | Prepare to savor one incredible date night. Dean’s Italian Steakhouse in Uptown offers an intimate dining experience we had to savor for ourselves.

A runner sprints up a forested hill.

Charlotte running taken to the “Ultra” level | Imagine running until you drop? Charlotte boasts a strong running culture, but there are races providing runners an elevated test of speed and endurance.

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Break a sweat to classic workout tapes | It’s time to get physical. VisArt Video hosts weekly workout events to bring the community together to break a sweat to the tune of classic VHS tapes.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Shop the Yard! | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 12-6 p.m. | Victoria Yards | Free | Shop local vendors + savor fresh pastries and egg rolls at this new pop-up market.
  • Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $34+ | Cheer for Charlotte FC as the team faces the Bulls from the Big Apple.
  • Party in the Park | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 1-5 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | Cost of purchase | Enjoy the sunshine surrounded by art, food trucks, and live music.
  • Carolina Ascent FC vs. Lexington SC | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 2:30 p.m. | American Legion Memorial Stadium | $22+ | Watch Charlotte’s only women’s professional sports team take on Lexington in the team’s second home game.
Plan Ahead
  • Green Day - The Saviors Tour | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6:45 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $49+ | You’ll have the “time of your life” as this iconic rock band jams in the Queen City.
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds | Tues. Aug. 27 | 7:04 p.m. | Truist Field | $19+ | Root for the home team as the hope to “silence” the Sounds.
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News Notes
Development
  • Construction on luxury apartments near Charlotte Douglas International Airport will begin next month. West CLT, a $70 million project, will feature 280 units with 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options. Construction is expected to take two years. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Edu
  • Ballantyne Ridge High School is ready for its first student class. The $159 million school has 100 classrooms, fitting 25 students per class. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26. (WCNC)
Shop
  • Lowe’s Food is opening a 50,000-sqft store in Concord. The location at 2415 Herrons Nest Pl. NW in the Christenbury Village will open Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. There are also three stores coming to Kannapolis, Waxhaw, and Indian Land. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Festival
  • The eighth annual University City Wine Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Shoppes at University Place. The festival features over 100+ wines from more than 25 wineries and vendors + live music and local food. General admission is $35.
Open
  • Visit Sea Grill Restaurant & Bar if you’re craving a fine dining seafood experience in Charlotte. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Answered
  • Have you seen this? Several large mailboxes in Matthews were covered in tape. Residents wanted to know why so WCNC’s Verify team looked into it. (WCNC)
Jobs
Sports
  • How long will it take for the Carolina Panthers starters to gel after sitting out the preseason?Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Charlotteans, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
 
City

✏️ Class is back in session

Class is in session: 10+ school districts in Charlotte
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School is in session, SD. | Photo via Pexels
North Carolina has 2,496 school districts and 1.5 million+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Pssst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where to find these Charlotte-area schools.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in the Queen City:
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County, with 20,000+ teachers, support staff, and administrators.
  • CMS has 19 International Baccalaureate (IB) programs at 15 schools — more than any other district in North Carolina.
  • The Fort Mill School District has the fastest growing student population in South Carolina, serving 17,000+ students in 19 schools.
  • Union County Schools boasts 17 dual language programs.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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