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Editor’s Note
If you plan to visit Uptown on Sunday, be sure to find an alternate route. The Around the Crown 10K will step off at 7:30 a.m., allowing runners to trek the inner loop of I-277 for several hours. The interstate will reopen after 9 a.m.
 
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Charlotte to host HBCU March Madness-style tournament | Bojangles Coliseum will host the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) in March 2025. The new tournament will feature men’s and women’s teams from all four HBCU conferences.

The entrance of Camp North End beneath a blue sky.

Camp North End: capturing the past and future | Hip Hop Smoothies is the latest business to join Camp North End — a Charlotte venue rich with history and identity. CLTtoday spoke with Camp’s Community Manager on what’s to come.

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Things to do during Labor Day weekend in Charlotte | Looking for something to do? We’ve rounded up seven events around town to make the most of the holiday weekend.
 
Asked

What do you enjoy most during your visit to Camp North End?
A. Great collection of shops
B. The food is tasty
C. Love the farmer’s market
D. So many gorgeous plants
Camp out
Events
This Weekend
  • Summer Series Finale | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Plaza Midwood | Free | Savor bites from The Improper Pig, shop, and sip cocktails in the finale Experience Midwood Summer Series of the season.
  • Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $30+ | The Crown will take the pitch for another chance to outmatch Atlanta United.
  • Labor Day Celebration | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $12 | Enjoy a yoga session, race the trails + sip on cocktails before enjoying live music by the water.
  • Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ | Nothing is “Complicated” when you’re jamming to Avril Lavigne + Simple Plan live.
Plan Ahead
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Weather
  • The heat is heading out this week. WCNC’s Larry Sprinkle shared a cooler forecast through Wednesday. (WCNC)
Transit
  • Charlotte City Council will vote to purchase 22 miles of the Red Line on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The $91 million purchase would only cover tracks in Mecklenburg County with an option to extend to Iredell County — costing an additional $17.75 million. (WCNC)
Open
  • Biscuit Belly is now open in Elizabeth. The restaurant at 1949 E. Seventh St. serves scratch-made biscuits, pancakes, and eggs. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Feel Good
  • More than 100 pet parents had their vet bills paid this week, thanks to Fifth Third Bank and NASCAR driver Chris Buescher. The surprise was in conjunction with National Dog Day and comes as pet care costs reached an all-time high in 2024.
Sports
  • How are the Panthers looking compared to the other teams in the NFC South? Go beyond the field 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.
 
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Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Dozens of patrons gather in an outdoor brewery at night with hanging lights overhead.
Sycamore Brewing Company in South End in one of Charlotte’s largest and most popular breweries. | Photo by CLTtoday
Buckle up, we’re going on a cruise around the Queen City’s breweries. Beyond the brews, these spaces are central to Charlotte’s social scene, with venues featuring live music, food trucks, weekly trivia, and charitable events.

We made a comprehensive guide to breweries, meaderies, and cideries within a 30-to-45-minute drive from Charlotte.

Buzzed Viking Brewing Company | 1048 Copperfield Blvd. NE., Ste. 101, Concord
This is the first brewery/meadery combination established in Cabarrus County. Savor a range of craft brews, mead, and an extensive menu + brunch.

King Canary Brewing Co. | 562 Williamson Rd., Mooresville
This brewery boasts a small but mighty selection of ales and sours + allows guests the chance to paddle to the taproom sitting near Lake Norman.

Resident Culture | 2102 Central Ave., Charlotte
The selection of beers changes. Expect draught, bottled, and canned beers available for purchase with funky flavors.
15+ taprooms to visit
 
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