Charlotte voters decided if they want to pay another $0.20 per year on improving city neighborhoods. | Photo by CLTtoday
We did it, Charlotte. We made it through Election Day 2024. Now that we can catch our breath — and enjoy a break from campaign commercials — big decisions have been made that will shape the future of the Queen City.
Three significant bond referendums were on the table this election cycle, including:
$238 million transportation bond
Increase in overall city mobility by providing more transportation choices with improved access to major routes + road resurfacing, intersections, and parking lots.
Decision: passed
$100 million housing bond
Provides funding to pay for capital costs of housing projects benefiting Charlotteans earning low to moderate incomes.
Decision: passed
$61.7 million neighborhood improvement bond
Fund infrastructure needs across the city’s neighborhoods, including building sidewalks and bikepaths, landscaping greenways, and maintaining storm drains.
Immersive Garden Mornings | 9-10:30 a.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | $20+ | Renew your mind by spending a slow morning surrounded by nature.
Free Wednesday Evenings | 5-9 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown | Free | Spend the evening marveling at diverse artwork on display.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Gaelic Storm | 8 p.m. | Neighborhood Theatre | $50 | Be transported to the shores of Ireland and Scotland when the Celtic band performs live.
Whose Live Anyway? | 7:30 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $45+ | See the world’s top improv artists from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” take the stage for a night of witty jokes.
Friday, Nov. 8
Science on the Rocks | 6-10 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $18+ | Grab a cocktail and get hands-on in the labs at Uptown’s largest recurring social event.
Guten Tag. Eight Charlotte City Council members plan to travel for the Carolina Panthers’ upcoming game in Munich, Germany. Councilman Malcolm Graham insists the visit will benefit Charlotte’s international reputation. The cost of the taxpayer-funded trip hasn’t been made public. (WCNC)
Community
Fort Mill-based nonprofit Crisis Response International iscurrentlystationed in Asheville,providing essential aid in wake of Helene The team is seeking donations including cereal, protein bars, rice, cooking seasoning, and toiletries. (WCNC)
Development
Leaders behind a mixed-use south Charlotte community project seek to request $19 million from the city. The proposed incentives would support mixed-income housing, retail, and recreation. A decision to approve or deny the request is expected by the end of the year. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
After shuttering its restaurants, Charlotte-based Back Yard Burgers is getting out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The burger chain’s reorganization plan goes into effect Monday, Dec. 1. The business hopes to move forward with future market growth. (WSOC)
Drink
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery broke ground on its upcoming location on Elm Avenue in Mount Holly. The one-story, nearly 7,000-sqft complex — complete with taproom and brau haus — will overlook the Catawba River. The site will open at the end of 2025. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Ranked
Checking in? JW Marriott Charlotte was voted the “Top Ranked Hotel in Charlotte” by the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. The luxury hotel boasts pristine poolside, restaurant, and bar views overlooking Uptown. Book your stay today.
Sports
Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo was traded to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick in 2025. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Travel
⛰️ Reaching new heights
Consider visiting downtown Boone for a weekend this holiday season. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
The mountains of Boone, NC have long been a refuge for Charlotteans itching to get out of town for a day trip or a long weekend. We all know things look different this year as North Carolina communities are still recovering after Hurricane Helene.
As Boone reopens, we’re sharing a guide to hitting the road to the “Heart of the High Country,” plus a few resources to follow ahead of your trip.
🎟️ Experience — Grandfather Mountain | Get a taste of adventure by trekking the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
🍔 Eat — Betty’s Biscuits | Feast your eyes (and stomachs) on delicious southern cooking, from the “butterbuster” to the hot chicken plate.
🏨 Stay — The Horton Hotel & Rooftop | Spend a night in one of 15 uniquely decorated guest rooms in the heart of downtown Boone + savor a drink on the rooftop lounge.
I recently visited Boone, NC for a wedding and it’s a place everyone should visit. The hiking is incredible and I’m anxious to try Betty’s Biscuits during my next mountain trek.
