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84º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:22 a.m. | Sunset 7:00 p.m.
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Editor’s Note
Consider walking with survivors and thrivers this morning at the Pink Cupcake Walk at Truist Field. Or check out festive fall events like Oktoberfest at Carowinds or The Renaissance Festival in Huntersville.
 
Top Stories
An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.

Charlotte-based businesses offering help to Hurricane Helene victims | Queen City businesses are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.

Two men in armor on horseback jousting in front of a large crowd.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns to Huntersville | Prepare to feast at the annual Renaissance Festival transporting visitors to a time of medieval mayhem.

A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.

Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Charlotte | The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Backstage Lounge through Saturday, Nov. 2.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Pink Cupcake Walk | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Truist Field | $37 | Go pink for the 4th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk & Breast Cancer Survivor Lap benefiting Go Jen Go.
  • Parade of Homes 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various locations | Free | Explore 35 homes from the finest builders in Charlotte during this self-guided tour.
  • Charlotte FC vs. CF Montréal | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $12+ | Cheer for the team as they play one of their final home games of the regular season.
  • Bridal & Wedding Expo | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 12 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | Free online, $10 at the door | Explore Charlotte-based vendors during the largest bridal expo in the country.
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 5 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $17+ | Root for the Hive as they hit the court for a preseason match-up against the Knicks.
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News Notes
Community
  • UNC Charlotte launched a Hurricane Relief Fund to benefit the schools impacted by Helene. Head Football Coach Biff Poggi and Assistant Head Football Coach Jon Jacobson have pledged to match all donations raised up to a total of $50,000.
Closed
  • The Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway is closed throughout North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene. The closure stretches from milepost 271 near the Great Smoky Mountains to 469 at the Virginia state line. There is no date for reopening any parts of the road. (WCNC)
Development
  • The Mooresville Board of Commissioners will meet Monday to discuss potentially bringing 180+ single-family homes across a 65-acre site along Shearers Road. Local developer Mattamy Homes plans to begin sales at “Lanterna” in late 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Eat
  • Get ready to pig out and cheer on the Panthers at the Carolina BBQ Festival’s Fall Pig Pickin. Visitors can expect a whole hog barbecue buffet Sunday, Oct. 6 from 12-4 p.m. at Sweet Lew’s BBQ. Tickets are $35.
Open
  • Cocktail bar Blue Door is now open in South End. 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.
Sports
  • Gooooooooooooal. Bank of America Stadium was selected as one of 12 venues to host the FIFA Club World Cup next year. Clubs from around the world including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and more will play in the inaugural tournament starting in June 2025. Sign up for more information on tickets.
Listen
  • Can the Panthers maintain their momentum with Andy Dalton and get a win in Chicago? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Regional
  • Have you ever made an Queen City faux pas like going to the Dowd YMCA at 5 p.m.? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Charlotteans should know about the Queen City, according to CLTtoday readers.
Weather
  • Is it cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Charlotte this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
     
    City Guide

    💸 Cost of living in Charlotte

    Cost of living in Charlotte
    The Uptown Charlotte skyline with clouds in the sky in early evening.
    The median value of a home in Mecklenburg County is $334,000. | Photo by CLTtoday
    With Charlotte constantly growing and announcing plans like The River District, The Iron District, and a new residential complex at Camp North End, we figured it was time to talk about the cost of planting roots in the Queen City.

    The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $79,000, according to the US Census Bureau. North Carolina is 39th in the country for median income at ~$67,000 per household.

    The overall cost of living in Charlotte is higher than the rest of the state and the national average.

    In Charlotte, the cost of healthcare, groceries, and transportation is lower compared to other parts of the state + the US. Meanwhile, the cost of housing and miscellaneous expenses in the city have higher average costs than other North Carolina cities and the country overall.
    Money talks
     
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