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Editor’s Note
Are you ready for some football? Today, the Roaring Riot is hosting its annual Kickoff Jam ahead of the Panthers home opener tomorrow. Tickets are still on sale.
 
Top Stories
The historic Leeper Wyatt Building stands beneath a blue sky.

121-year-old building to be relocated | The historic Leeper Wyatt Store building physically moved to its new home on Thursday, Sept. 12. See what makes the building a piece of history.

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Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities | U-Haul released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Charlotte.

Four people smiling and standing in front of several murals in an outdoor gallery.

TAOH Outdoor Gallery beautifies NoDa ahead of grand opening | The new outdoor gallery provides a space for local and international artists to create new pieces + improve their mental health.
 
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Events
This Weekend
  • Flow Fest | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | Free | Experience a one-day yoga festival made to invigorate beginners and seasoned yogis.
  • Carolina’s Home Cooking | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Charlotte Museum of History | Free | Celebrate the Log Kitchen restoration with cooking demonstrations, savory samples, and a taste of history.
  • Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $49+ | Cheer on the Panthers at the home opener against the Chargers.
  • Meghan Trainor - The Timeless Tour | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $29+ | Excited for this chart-topping singer to perform in the Queen City? “Me too.”
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Resurfacing is underway along I-77 in Iredell County. Rumble strips and pavement markings will be added to 12 miles of roadway from Mooresville to Statesville. Expect nightly closures for the next several months. (WCNC)
State
  • The North Carolina Board of Education is inching closer to proposing new rules for student athletes in high school to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Parents will have 60 days to offer input in an open comment period, running Oct. 1-Dec 6. Details on where to leave public comment remain TBA. (WCNC)
Outdoor
  • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation is hosting drop-in public meetings to share updates on new amenities, greenways, and facilities. The meetings will be in late October. You can also register for updates here.
Real Estate
  • A Mooresville home with Lake Norman views is on the market for $13.8 million. The 8,200-sqft home features six bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms + more than 1,100 ft of waterfront property. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Open
  • Milkbread’s Uptown location is open for business. 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.
Announced
  • Armada Skate Shop is rolling into Camp North End this fall. The skateboarding shop at 701 Keswick Ave., Ste. 107, will sell skateboards, longboards, roller skates, shoes, clothing, and accessories.
Sports
  • The Panthers play at home tomorrow for the first time this season. What can we expect on the field? Go beyond the clipboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
 
City Guide

☕️ For latte lovers

Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
Night Swim’s Oakhurst location is a great spot to sit outside on a beautiful day. | Photo via @nightswimcoffee
For richer or pour over, Charlotte’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning.

The Queen City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Charlotte.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

Smelly Cat, 514 E. 36th St. | Don’t let the name fool you — we love Smelly Cat’s medium and dark roasts + baked goods.

Not Just Coffee, multiple locations | Not Just Coffee is another local shop with plenty of Charlotte locations for residents to stop in and grab their morning cup. Pro tip: We love the Jay Street location for days we want to sit + stay a while.

Lottie’s Cafe, 210 E. Trade St. | This coffee shop features plenty of tables, outlets, patio seating, and the perfect new sweater to rep the Queen City.
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